
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Sarasota, FL from $995 (72 Rentals)


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2115 5th St

1314 32nd St

2108 8th St

Palm Place

Rolling Green

6377 Gateway Ave

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ARIUM Grove Walk
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8122 45th Ct E

8114 45th Ct E

3101 Bee Ridge Rd

Saratoga Place

TGM University Park

ARIUM Citrus Run

3232 On Fruitville

The Addison Apartments

Banyan Trail

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5525 Palmer Blvd

1003 Patterson Dr, Unit # A

6351-6357 Gateway Ave

1816 5th St, Unit 1816

TGM Palm Aire

BellaSol Apartments

Halston Lakeside

434 N Osprey Ave, Unit 4

The Lexington
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2027 Florinda St

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Park Place Villas

Ringling-Stevenson

Echo on Eighth

Lofts on Lemon

607 49th Ave Terrace W

Flamingo Gardens
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sarasota?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarasota Studio Apartments | $1,733 | $1,090 | $2,555 |
| Sarasota 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,935 | $1,065 | $6,451 |
| Sarasota 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,332 | $995 | $8,500 |
| Sarasota 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,056 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Sarasota 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,213 | $1,050 | $3,228 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sarasota Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Sarasota?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sarasota is under $1,316.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sarasota?
The cheapest apartment in Sarasota is Flamingo Gardens which is listed at $1,165, while the average apartment in Sarasota costs $3,547.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sarasota?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 790 regular apartments in Sarasota that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Sarasota?
Cheap apartments in Sarasota have an average cost of $570 which is $2,977 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sarasota.
Expert Rental Resources
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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.

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.

Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.