
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Sarasota, FL Under $2,000 (12 Rentals)
Rental terms in Sarasota as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


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Greenway

1700-1704 Redwood St

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Arbor Oaks of Bradenton

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6040 E Peppertree Way, Unit SI FL2-ID1591458P

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Bay Club Apartment Homes

Sarasota South

Southern Pines
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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 | $1,867 | $1,135 | $5,299 |
| Sarasota 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,021 | $493 | $8,627 |
| Sarasota 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,419 | $1,165 | $10,000+ |
| Sarasota 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,223 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Sarasota 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,008 | $850 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Sarasota Apartments
What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Sarasota?
Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Sarasota is at Arbor Oaks of Bradenton listed at $1,310.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Sarasota Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Sarasota is $5,579.
What is the largest Short-term Sarasota Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Sarasota is a 3,875 square feet unit starting from $8,451 at 1730 Caribbean Dr.
What is the average size for Sarasota Short-term Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Short-term rental in Sarasota is currently at 1,425 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.

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

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Written by: Robin Stewart
Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.