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Citria

Tradition at Palm Aire

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Botanic Waterside at Lakewood Ranch

TGM Palm Aire

Huntington Place

1836 Laurel St, Unit 2

The Addison Apartments

Ridge Manor Apartments

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1003 Patterson Dr, Unit # A
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1816 5th St, Unit 1816

Marigot Bay

Reserve at Palmer Ranch

Sage on Palmer Ranch

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434 N Osprey Ave, Unit 4

3310 New England St

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Sota 75

The Crossing at Palm Aire

Anson on Palmer Ranch

1014 Mecca Dr

Casa Santa Marta II

Legacy Oaks Apartments

2147 Dodge Ave

Robin's Apartments

Ridge Garden

The Palms-Townhouses & Villas

Citadel Apartments of Sarasota

Beneva Flats

Beneva Gardens Apartments

University Oaks Apartments

Apartments on Simmons

Applegate Apartments

Greenway

Park Place Villas

Ringling-Stevenson

1661 8th St

Park Place Villas

Timberlake Apartments

Soto Apartments

Phillippi Square

Vintage Grand at Palmer Ranch Apartments

Echo on Eighth

Lofts on Lemon

Flamingo Gardens

Cortez Plaza Apartments

301 Flats

The Savoy at 301 Flats

5427 16th St E

Champions Walk Apartment Homes

Coral Club Apartment Homes
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sarasota?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Sarasota Studio Apartments | $1,694 | $1,099 | $2,555 |
| Cheap Sarasota 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,972 | $976 | $8,070 |
| Cheap Sarasota 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,391 | $1,165 | $9,550 |
| Cheap Sarasota 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,278 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Sarasota 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,432 | $1,050 | $7,117 |
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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 $1,293.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sarasota?
The cheapest apartment in Sarasota is 301 Flats which is listed at $1,107, while the average apartment in Sarasota costs $5,027.
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 720 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 $518 which is $4,509 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sarasota.
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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.

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.

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.

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.