Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alta Vista Neighborhood of Sarasota, FL from $1,100 (30 Rentals)

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1836 Laurel St, Unit 8
$1,650
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1836 Laurel St, Unit 8

1836 Laurel StSarasota, FL 34236
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property at 3017 Saralake Blvd

$1,850

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$1,850

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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3017 Saralake Blvd

SarasotaFL34239

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$1,495

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2155 Wood St

SarasotaFL34237

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Cheapest Available Alta Vista Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Alta Vista area of Sarasota, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at 3232 On Fruitville priced from $1,300. Timber Chase at Sarasota Bay has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,438. Here are the most affordable Alta Vista apartments for rent in Sarasota, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3232 On FruitvilleLevel 11BR,1BA$1,300
Timber Chase at Sarasota Bay1x1 8001BR,1BA$1,438
El Patio Apartments Sarasota1 bedroom x 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,499
Sota 75S1- LidoStudio,1BA$1,525
The Reserve at Bahia VistaA21BR,1BA$1,525
Hyde Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,750
Artisan Cove Apartments2 bedroom2BR,2BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alta Vista, FL

As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alta Vista area is the $2.33 price per square foot C1-ALT Model at Lyra in the in the Alta Vista neighborhood starting from $2,989. The second greatest value Alta Vista apartment is the 2068 Fruitville Rd Model at 2068 Fruitville Rd starting at $1,995 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Alta Vista neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alta Vista apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
LyraC1-ALT3BR,2BA$2.33
2068 Fruitville Rd2068 Fruitville Rd2BR,2BA$2.00
434 N Osprey Ave, Unit 4434 N Osprey Ave2BR,1BA$1.62
Artisan Cove Apartments2 bedroom2BR,2BA$2.12
Timber Chase at Sarasota Bay1x1 8001BR,1BA$1.80
3232 On FruitvilleLevel 22BR,1.5BA$1.81
Sota 75A2- Azul1BR,1BA$2.50
Hyde Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.69
1816 5th St, Unit 18161816 5th St2BR,1BA$2.31
The Reserve at Bahia VistaStudioStudio ,1BA$2.68

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alta Vista Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Alta Vista?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Alta Vista is at Sota 75 listed at $1,525.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Alta Vista Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Alta Vista Apartment is $1,300 at 3232 On Fruitville.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Alta Vista Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Alta Vista is starting from $1,450 at 3232 On Fruitville.

What is the most affordable Alta Vista Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Alta Vista Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sota 75 and starts from $2,540.

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