Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bayfront Neighborhood of Sarasota, FL from $1,400 (18 Rentals)

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1661 8th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1661 8th St

1661 8th StSarasota, FL 34236
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Echo on Eighth
2 Bedroom Apartments

Echo on Eighth

785 N Osprey AveSarasota, FL 34236
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Lofts on Lemon
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lofts on Lemon

750 Cohen WaySarasota, FL 34236
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Bayfront, Sarasota, FL Local Guide

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 $1,699. Arcos has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,740. Here are the most affordable Bayfront apartments for rent in Sarasota, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Echo on Eighth2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,699
ArcosS1Studio,1BA$1,740
The District at RosemaryS1Studio,1BA$1,750
Artisan Cove Apartments2 bedroom2BR,2BA$1,795
Spanish Oaks ApartmentsTowhnhouse2BR,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bayfront, FL

As of December 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bayfront area is the $1.78 price per square foot 434 N Osprey Ave Model at 434 N Osprey Ave, Unit 4 in the in the Alta Vista neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Bayfront apartment is the 2 bedroom Model at Artisan Cove Apartments starting at $1,795 with a $1.99 price per square foot in the Alta Vista neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bayfront apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
434 N Osprey Ave, Unit 4434 N Osprey Ave2BR,1BA$1.78
Artisan Cove Apartments2 bedroom2BR,2BA$1.99
Spanish Oaks ApartmentsTowhnhouse2BR,1BA$2.47
ArcosS1Studio ,1BA$2.53
1816 5th St, Unit 18161816 5th St2BR,1BA$2.46
Echo on Eighth2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.70
1836 Laurel St, Unit 21836 Laurel St1BR,1BA$2.66
Bold Lofts Apartments & Private Office Rentals0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.30
The District at RosemaryS1Studio ,1BA$3.18
1818 5th St, Unit 11818 5th St1BR,1BA$2.98

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Bayfront, Sarasota, FL

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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 $1,880.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bayfront?

The cheapest apartment in Bayfront is The District at Rosemary which is listed at $2,030, while the average apartment in Bayfront costs $5,706.

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 26 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 $656 which is $5,050 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bayfront.

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