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Row Waterside
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$1,550 - $4,302
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$1,550 - $4,302
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Row Waterside

1420 Lakefront DrSarasota, FL 34240
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property at 1239 18th St

$1,600 - $1,900

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1239 18th St

SarasotaFL34234
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1836 Laurel St, Unit 6
$1,650
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1836 Laurel St, Unit 6

1836 Laurel StSarasota, FL 34236
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THE ENSLEY
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$1,661 - $3,198
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THE ENSLEY

310 N Cattlemen RdSarasota, FL 34232
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property at 1014 Mecca Dr

$1,675 - $1,850

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1014 Mecca Dr

SarasotaFL34234

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Melina Sarasota
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$1,715 - $2,861
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Melina Sarasota

2252 Kendrick CirSarasota, FL 34243
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2303 E 1st StSarasota, FL 34243
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3001 BEE RIDGE RdSarasota, FL 34239
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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 $1,287.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sarasota?

The cheapest apartment in Sarasota is The Lexington which is listed at $1,099, while the average apartment in Sarasota costs $2,032.

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 1,811 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 $455 which is $1,577 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sarasota.

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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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.