Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bayfront Neighborhood of Sarasota, FL from $1,000 (38 Rentals)

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1836 Laurel St, Unit 2
$1,650
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1836 Laurel St, Unit 2

1836 Laurel StSarasota, FL 34236
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property at 634 Cohen Way

$2,250

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$2,250
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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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634 Cohen Way

SarasotaFL34236

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property at 835 S Osprey Ave

$2,300

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$2,300
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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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835 S Osprey Ave, Unit 411

835 S Osprey Ave
SarasotaFL34236
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Aster & Links
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$2,523 - $9,585
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Aster & Links

1991 Main StSarasota, FL 34236
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property at 1759 9th St

$2,550

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$2,550
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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1759 9th St

SarasotaFL34236
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1661 8th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1661 8th St

1661 8th StSarasota, 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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Echo on Eighth
2 Bedroom Apartments

Echo on Eighth

785 N Osprey AveSarasota, FL 34236
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property at 1500 State St

$2,495 - $4,500

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1500 State St

SarasotaFL34236
property at 565 Golden Gate Point

$2,500

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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565 Golden Gate Point, Unit 1

565 Golden Gate Point
SarasotaFL34236

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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 Studio unit found at The District at Rosemary priced from $1,720. Artisan Cove Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,950. Here are the most affordable Bayfront apartments for rent in Sarasota, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The District at RosemaryS1Studio,1BA$1,720
Artisan Cove Apartments2 bedroom2BR,2BA$1,950
Echo on Eighth2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2,004
Bold Lofts Apartments & Private Office Rentals1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bayfront, FL

As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bayfront area is the $2.43 price per square foot B1 Model at Arcos in the in the Downtown Partnership neighborhood starting from $2,962. The second greatest value Bayfront apartment is the 434 N Osprey Ave Model at 434 N Osprey Ave, Unit 4 starting at $1,550 with a $1.68 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.
ArcosB12BR,2BA$2.43
434 N Osprey Ave, Unit 4434 N Osprey Ave2BR,1BA$1.68
Artisan Cove Apartments2 bedroom2BR,2BA$2.12
Bold Lofts Apartments & Private Office Rentals1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.69
1816 5th St, Unit 18161816 5th St2BR,1BA$2.38
Echo on Eighth2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.18
1836 Laurel St, Unit 21836 Laurel St1BR,1BA$2.75
1661 8th St, Unit 11661 8th St1BR,1BA$2.45
The District at RosemaryS1Studio ,1BA$3.13
1508 Dolphin St, Unit 91508 Dolphin StStudio ,1BA$2.73

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Bayfront, Sarasota, FL

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Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bayfront Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Bayfront?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Bayfront is at The District at Rosemary listed at $1,720.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bayfront Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bayfront Apartment is $1,935 at The District at Rosemary.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Bayfront Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bayfront is starting from $1,950 at Artisan Cove Apartments.

What is the most affordable Bayfront Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Bayfront Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Bold Lofts Apartments & Private Office Rentals and starts from $2,950.

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