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424 N Osprey Ave, Unit 424
424 N Osprey AveSarasota, FL 34236
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bayfront Neighborhood of Sarasota, FL from $1,300 (32 Rentals)
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1221 Cocoanut Ave
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416-420 Adelia Ave
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$1,400 - $1,850
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1508 Dolphin St
1508 Dolphin StSarasota, FL 34236
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$1,500
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1816 5th St, Unit 1816
1816 5th StSarasota, FL 34236
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$1,500
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434 N Osprey Ave, Unit 4
434 N Osprey AveSarasota, FL 34236
1682 9th St
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$1,650
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1836 Laurel St, Unit 6
1836 Laurel StSarasota, FL 34236
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$1,680 - $4,950Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The District at Rosemary
710 N Lemon AveSarasota, FL 34236
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Casa Santa Marta II
1576 8th StSarasota, FL 34236
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$1,699 - $2,4002 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Echo on Eighth
785 N Osprey AveSarasota, FL 34236
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$1,702 - $3,403Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Arcos
320 Central AveSarasota, FL 34236
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$1,845 - $3,195Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Bold Lofts
1659 2nd StSarasota, FL 34236
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$1,846 - $5,737Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Aspire on 10th
1313 10th StSarasota, FL 34236
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$1,850 - $1,9902 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Spanish Oaks Apartments
1637 Oak StSarasota, FL 34236
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$1,895 - $2,0002 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 14
Artisan Cove Apartments
1840 Morrill StSarasota, FL 34236
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1225 Cocoanut Ave
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1223 Cocoanut Ave
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$2,060 - $4,6851 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
CitySide
700 Cocoanut AveSarasota, FL 34236
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$2,246 - $11,1791 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
One Palm
201 S Palm AveSarasota, FL 34236
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$2,253 - $5,981Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Cordelia
468 Quay CmnSarasota, FL 34236
628-628 S Osprey Ave
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$2,333 - $13,2971 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The DeSota
1415 2nd StSarasota, FL 34236
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$2,388 - $8,039
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Aster & Links
1991 Main StSarasota, FL 34236
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634 Cohen Way
SarasotaFL34236
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1661 8th St
1661 8th StSarasota, FL 34236
308 Ohio Pl
SarasotaFL34236
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Lofts on Lemon
750 Cohen WaySarasota, FL 34236
1600 8th St
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565 Golden Gate Point
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565 Golden Gate Point, Unit 1
565 Golden Gate Point
SarasotaFL34236
1064 N Tamiami Trl
SarasotaFL34236
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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 | $2,120 | $1,300 | $3,655 |
| Bayfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,443 | $1,300 | $3,474 |
| Bayfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,262 | $1,500 | $4,745 |
| Bayfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,441 | $3,150 | $10,000+ |
| Bayfront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,493 | $6,493 | $6,493 |
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Cheapest Available Bayfront Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bayfront area of Sarasota, FL is a Studio unit found at The District at Rosemary priced from $1,680. Echo on Eighth has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,699. Here are the most affordable Bayfront apartments for rent in Sarasota, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The District at Rosemary | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,680 |
| Echo on Eighth | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,699 |
| Arcos | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,702 |
| Bold Lofts | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,845 |
| Aspire on 10th | S1.2 | Studio,1BA | $1,846 |
| Spanish Oaks Apartments | Towhnhouse | 2BR,1BA | $1,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bayfront, FL
As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bayfront area is the $1.62 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 $1,500. The second greatest value Bayfront apartment is the Skimmer Model at CitySide starting at $2,990 with a $3.35 price per square foot in the Downtown Partnership 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 434 N Osprey Ave, Unit 4 | 434 N Osprey Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| CitySide | Skimmer | 1BR,1BA | $3.35 |
| Spanish Oaks Apartments | Towhnhouse | 2BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| Arcos | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.47 |
| 1816 5th St, Unit 1816 | 1816 5th St | 2BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| The District at Rosemary | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.07 |
| Echo on Eighth | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.70 |
| 424 N Osprey Ave, Unit 424 | 424 N Osprey Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| 1836 Laurel St, Unit 6 | 1836 Laurel St | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| Bold Lofts | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.24 |
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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 $1,850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bayfront?
The cheapest apartment in Bayfront is The District at Rosemary which is listed at $1,925, while the average apartment in Bayfront costs $2,728.
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 20 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 $610 which is $2,118 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bayfront.
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