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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarasota Studio Apartments | $1,724 | $1,099 | $2,555 |
| Sarasota 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,025 | $800 | $8,070 |
Sarasota 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,467 | $999 | $9,550 |
| Sarasota 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,174 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Sarasota 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,360 | $1,050 | $6,982 |
There are currently 4836 available 2 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Sarasota, FL that range in price from $850 to $9,550. South Sarasota, North Sarasota and Venice Englewood are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 2 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Sarasota with the most available 2 Bedroom apartments:
| Neighborhood | Available Units | Median Price | Min Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Sarasota | 600 | $2,155 | $1,100 |
| North Sarasota | 548 | $2,128 | $1,100 |
| Venice Englewood | 487 | $1,999 | $1,365 |
| Whitfield | 146 | $2,109 | $1,100 |
| Arlington Park | 134 | $3,379 | $1,495 |
| Riva Trace | 130 | $2,099 | $1,450 |
| Meadow Terrace | 128 | $1,958 | $886 |
| Bellevue Terrace | 128 | $2,725 | $1,199 |
| Palmetto Ellenton | 122 | $1,973 | $1,489 |
| Downtown Sarasota | 121 | $3,647 | $1,100 |
The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Sarasota, FL is found at Aster & Links in the Alta Vista neighborhood and is 1,640 square feet priced from $4,951. Row Waterside in the Lakewood Ranch Development neighborhood has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,493 square feet and currently listed start at $3,368. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Sarasota:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aster & Links | Links A5 Penthouse | 1,640 Sq Ft | $4,951 |
| Row Waterside | The Heron TH | 1,493 Sq Ft | $3,368 |
| Arietta 55+ Senior Living | Symphony | 1,492 Sq Ft | $2,261 |
| 50 Paramount | Nautilus | 1,427 Sq Ft | $2,167 |
| Ridgelake | Longboat Townhome with Garage | 1,422 Sq Ft | $2,430 |
| The Pointe at Lakewood Ranch | B5 | 1,352 Sq Ft | $4,200 |
| The Concord Luxury Apartments | The Vista | 1,334 Sq Ft | $3,173 |
| One Palm | 2R | 1,320 Sq Ft | $3,541 |
| Botanic Waterside at Lakewood Ranch | Creek | B5 | 1,303 Sq Ft | $2,338 |
| Gables at Honore | 2x2 | 890 Sq Ft | $1,899 |
As of March 30, 2026 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Sarasota, FL is the 2 Bedroom/1 Bath Model starting from $999 at North Washington Apartment Homes in the Newtown neighborhood. The second most affordable Sarasota 2 Bedroom is the Two Bed Model at Hillview Apartments starting at $1,100 in the Alta Vista neighborhood. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Sarasota is currently $2,467. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Sarasota:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| North Washington Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath | $999 |
| Hillview Apartments | Two Bed | $1,100 |
| Sarasota South | Amelia | $1,240 |
| Greenway | 2-bed, 1-bath at Greenway | $1,270 |
| 301 Flats | Two Bed | $1,326 |
| Rolling Green | De Soto | $1,445 |
| Coral Club Apartment Homes | B3 | $1,448 |
| The Savoy at 301 | 2 Bedroom | $1,452 |
| Flamingo Gardens | B2 | $1,465 |
| Royal Palm Terrace Apartments | Reclinata Solarium | $1,495 |
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Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Sarasota is at North Washington Apartment Homes listed at $999.
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Sarasota is $2,467.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Sarasota is a 1,640 square feet unit starting from $4,951 at Aster & Links.
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Sarasota is currently 1,114 sq ft.
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