
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Bayou Oaks Neighborhood of Sarasota, FL from $800 (28 Rentals)


2370 Leon Ave, Unit 2370

2370 Leon Ave, Unit 2370

Cimarron Lake Apartments

Hunters Glen Apartments

New Trail Plaza

Melina Sarasota
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The Point at Bella Grove

Tapestry University Park

Casa Santa Marta II

Alon

974 Tennessee Ln

976 Tennessee Ln

2701 Hidden Lake Dr N
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2700 Coconut Bay Ln

Ringling-Stevenson

1661 8th St

2060 9th St

Shadowood Apartments

2650 Coconut Bay Ln, Unit 513, Unit 513

2760 Coconut Bay Ln
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2760 Coconut Bay Ln, Unit 2312, Unit 2312

2650 Coconut Bay Ln

2650 Coconut Bay Ln, Unit 518, Unit 518

2609 Pine Lake Terrace, Unit A, Unit A

Raven at Ringling

974 Tennessee Ln

976 Tennessee Ln
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Bayou Oaks, Sarasota, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bayou Oaks?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayou Oaks Studio Apartments | $2,345 | $1,394 | $3,866 |
Bayou Oaks 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,245 | $800 | $4,233 |
| Bayou Oaks 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,885 | $1,299 | $4,946 |
| Bayou Oaks 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,388 | $1,250 | $6,091 |
| Bayou Oaks 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,296 | $1,050 | $1,912 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bayou Oaks Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bayou Oaks?
The cheapest apartment in Bayou Oaks is Ringling-Stevenson which is listed at $1,300, while the average apartment in Bayou Oaks costs $2,520.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bayou Oaks?
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 4 regular apartments in Bayou Oaks 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 Bayou Oaks?
Cheap apartments in Bayou Oaks have an average cost of $248 which is $2,272 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bayou Oaks.
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