
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bayfront Neighborhood of Sarasota, FL from $1,100 (18 Rentals)
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325 Ohio Pl

Casa Santa Marta II
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Artisan Cove Apartments

The District at Rosemary

Spanish Oaks Apartments

Bold Lofts Apartments & Private Office

Arcos
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Cordelia

626-628 S Osprey Ave
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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 |
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Bayfront Studio Apartments | $2,038 | $1,825 | $2,555 |
Bayfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,673 | $1,100 | $4,540 |
Bayfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,587 | $1,600 | $6,385 |
Bayfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,963 | $3,835 | $9,476 |
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There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Bayfront Neighborhood of Sarasota, FL.
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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 $1,699. Artisan Cove Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,795. Here are the most affordable Bayfront apartments for rent in Sarasota, FL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Echo on Eighth | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,699 |
Artisan Cove Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,795 |
Spanish Oaks Apartments | Towhnhouse | 2BR,1BA | $1,850 |
The District at Rosemary | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
Bold Lofts Apartments & Private Office | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bayfront, FL
As of October 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bayfront area is the $1.86 price per square foot 2 bedroom Model at Artisan Cove Apartments in the in the Alta Vista neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Bayfront apartment is the Birde Key Model at The DeSota starting at $2,210 with a $2.84 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. |
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Artisan Cove Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.86 |
The DeSota | Birde Key | 1BR,1BA | $2.84 |
Spanish Oaks Apartments | Towhnhouse | 2BR,1BA | $2.47 |
Arcos | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.23 |
1816 5th St, Unit 1816 | 1816 5th St | 2BR,1BA | $2.46 |
1508 Dolphin St, Unit 5 | 1508 Dolphin St | 1BR,1BA | $2.89 |
The District at Rosemary | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.20 |
Echo on Eighth | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.70 |
1836 Laurel St, Unit 2 | 1836 Laurel St | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
1818 5th St, Unit 1 | 1818 5th St | 1BR,1BA | $2.98 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBayfront, Sarasota, FL
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bayfront Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bayfront?
The cheapest apartment in Bayfront is The District at Rosemary which is listed at $1,895, while the average apartment in Bayfront costs $5,916.
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 24 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 $516 which is $5,400 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bayfront.
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