1751 Fruitville Rd
SarasotaFL34236
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bayfront Neighborhood of Sarasota, FL from $1,200 (13 Rentals)
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525 Rawls Ave
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Casa Santa Marta II
1576 8th StSarasota, FL 34236
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from $1,805Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The District at Rosemary
710 N Lemon AveSarasota, FL 34236
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from $1,931Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Arcos
320 Central AveSarasota, FL 34236
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CitySide
700 Cocoanut AveSarasota, FL 34236
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from $1,965Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Bold Lofts Apartments & Private Office
1659 2nd StSarasota, FL 34236
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from $2,0952 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Artisan Cove Apartments
1840 Morrill StSarasota, FL 34236
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from $2,162Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Cordelia
468 Quay CmnSarasota, FL 34236
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Bayfront, Sarasota, FL Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bayfront?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayfront Studio Apartments | $2,334 | $1,805 | $3,717 |
| Bayfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,309 | $1,595 | $6,213 |
| Bayfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,037 | $1,650 | $7,032 |
| Bayfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,492 | $3,575 | $8,917 |
| Bayfront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,142 | $8,557 | $9,728 |
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Cheapest Available Bayfront Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bayfront area of Sarasota, FL is a 2 Beds unit found at Echo on Eighth priced from $1,799. The District at Rosemary has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,825. Here are the most affordable Bayfront apartments for rent in Sarasota, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echo on Eighth | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,799 |
| The District at Rosemary | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,825 |
| Spanish Oaks Apartments | Towhnhouse | 2BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| Arcos | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,019 |
| Artisan Cove Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bayfront, FL
As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bayfront area is the $4.16 price per square foot Aster B6 Penthouse Model at Aster & Links in the in the Alta Vista neighborhood starting from $8,345. The second greatest value Bayfront apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at Bold Lofts Apartments & Private Office starting at $3,575 with a $2.82 price per square foot in the Bellevue Terrace neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bayfront apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aster & Links | Aster B6 Penthouse | 3BR,3.5BA | $4.16 |
| Bold Lofts Apartments & Private Office | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $2.82 |
| One Palm | 2B1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.66 |
| Artisan Cove Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.17 |
| The DeSota | Lemon Bay | 1BR,1BA | $2.84 |
| Spanish Oaks Apartments | Towhnhouse | 2BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| CitySide | Finch | 1BR,1BA | $3.29 |
| Arcos | S2 | Studio ,1BA | $3.29 |
| The District at Rosemary | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
| Echo on Eighth | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.86 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bayfront Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Bayfront?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bayfront is under $2,808.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bayfront?
The cheapest apartment in Bayfront is Arcos which is listed at $2,019, while the average apartment in Bayfront costs $8,882.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bayfront?
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 33 regular apartments in Bayfront 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 Bayfront?
Cheap apartments in Bayfront have an average cost of $594 which is $8,288 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bayfront.
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