1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Sarasota, FL Under $3,000 (116 Rentals)

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Sota 75
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$1,805 - $1,815
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$1,338 - $2,293
Required Monthly Fees
$332
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$1,670 - $2,625
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Sota 75

2161 Lakewood Ranch BlvdSarasota, FL 34240
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Aster & Links
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$2,649 - $3,675
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$2,649 - $9,821
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$32
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$2,681 - $9,853
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Aster & Links

1991 Main StSarasota, FL 34236
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Sorrento
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$1,862 - $3,125
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$1,812 - $3,942
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$50
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$1,862 - $3,992
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Sorrento

2900 Height StSarasota, FL 34240
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CitySide
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$1,833 - $4,540
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$1,808 - $6,360
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$25
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$1,833 - $6,385
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CitySide

700 Cocoanut AveSarasota, FL 34236
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One Palm
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$2,704 - $4,588
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$2,641 - $5,105
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$63
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$2,704 - $5,168
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One Palm

201 S Palm AveSarasota, FL 34236
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L'Estancia Apartment Homes
$1,374 - $2,809
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$1,324 - $3,170
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$50
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$1,374 - $3,220
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L'Estancia Apartment Homes

3516 Coronado DrSarasota, FL 34231
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Solaire
$1,720 - $1,885
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$1,692 - $2,409
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$28
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$1,720 - $2,437
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 6

Solaire

5380 Desoto RdSarasota, FL 34235
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Botanic Waterside at Lakewood Ranch
Rent Specials
$1,699 - $2,210
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$1,678 - $6,049
Required Monthly Fees
$21
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$1,699 - $6,070
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Botanic Waterside at Lakewood Ranch

1450 Pine Warbler PlSarasota, FL 34240
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THE ENSLEY
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$1,704 - $2,089
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$1,656 - $2,434
Required Monthly Fees
$48
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$1,704 - $2,482
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THE ENSLEY

310 N Cattlemen RdSarasota, FL 34232
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Halston Lakeside
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$1,533 - $3,042
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$1,468 - $6,834
Required Monthly Fees
$65
Total Monthly Price
$1,533 - $6,899
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 17

Halston Lakeside

1000 Marlin Lakes CirSarasota, FL 34232
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Mira at Palmer Ranch
$1,845 - $2,550
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$1,845 - $2,900
Required Monthly Fees
$45
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$1,890 - $2,945
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Mira at Palmer Ranch

7350 Honore AveSarasota, FL 34238
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Row Waterside
Rent Specials
$1,698 - $2,444
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$1,698 - $4,498
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$47
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$1,745 - $4,545
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Row Waterside

1420 Lakefront DrSarasota, FL 34240
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The Point at Bella Grove
Rent Specials
$1,501 - $2,425
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$1,473 - $2,569
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$28
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$1,501 - $2,597
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 20

The Point at Bella Grove

8310 Bella Grove CirSarasota, FL 34243
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Sarasota Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Sarasota with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Sarasota is at Cortez Plaza Apartments listed at $1,099.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Sarasota Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Sarasota is $1,977.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Sarasota Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Sarasota is a 1,260 square feet unit starting from $1,647 at 50 Paramount.

What is the average size for Sarasota 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Sarasota is currently 646 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The Best Sarasota Neighborhoods for Renting: Culture, Beaches, and Affordable Apartments

Written by: J. Lang Wood

Hi, I’m Joyce, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Expert for Sarasota, Florida. My husband and I moved to the Sarasota area more than 20 years ago, and since then, we’ve learned about the city’s many surprising and enjoyable features.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.