Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bayou Oaks Neighborhood of Sarasota, FL from $800 (56 Rentals)

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property at 1014 Mecca Dr

$1,675 - $1,850

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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1014 Mecca Dr

SarasotaFL34234

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property at 2795 Riverside Dr

$1,800

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$1,800
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$1,800

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2795 Riverside Dr, Unit #2, Unit #2

2795 Riverside Dr
SarasotaFL34234
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Shadowood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shadowood Apartments

1927 Sanford CirSarasota, FL 34234
Corporate Housing
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Ringling-Stevenson
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ringling-Stevenson

1060 Indian Beach DrSarasota, FL 34234
Student Housing

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1661 8th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1661 8th St

1661 8th StSarasota, FL 34236
property at 2650 Coconut Bay Ln

$1,450

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$1,450
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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2650 Coconut Bay Ln, Unit 513, Unit 513

2650 Coconut Bay Ln
SarasotaFL34237
property at 2760 Coconut Bay Ln

$1,450

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$1,450
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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2760 Coconut Bay Ln, Unit 2312, Unit 2312

2760 Coconut Bay Ln
SarasotaFL34237
property at 2650 Coconut Bay Ln

$1,450

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$1,450
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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2650 Coconut Bay Ln, Unit 518, Unit 518

2650 Coconut Bay Ln
SarasotaFL34237
property at 2609 Pine Lake Terrace

$1,450

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$1,450
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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2609 Pine Lake Terrace, Unit A, Unit A

2609 Pine Lake Terrace
SarasotaFL34237

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Soto Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Soto Apartments

4601 Tri Par DrSarasota, FL 34234
property at 5236 Kenwood Ave

$1,500

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$1,500
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$1,500

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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5236 Kenwood Ave

SarasotaFL34234
property at 2760 Coconut Bay Ln

$1,550

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$1,550
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$1,550

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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2760 Coconut Bay Ln, Unit 237, Unit 237

2760 Coconut Bay Ln
SarasotaFL34237
property at 2740 Coconut Bay Ln

$1,600

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$1,600
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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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2740 Coconut Bay Ln, Unit 317, Unit 317

2740 Coconut Bay Ln
SarasotaFL34237
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Raven at Ringling
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Raven at Ringling

5233 Tamiami TrlSarasota, FL 34234

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Bayou Oaks, Sarasota, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bayou Oaks Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bayou Oaks area of Sarasota, FL is a 2 Beds unit found at North Washington Apartment Homes priced from $1,250. Ringling-Stevenson has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Bayou Oaks apartments for rent in Sarasota, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
North Washington Apartment Homes2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,250
Ringling-Stevenson1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,300
Soto Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,499
Rolling GreenDe Soto2BR,1BA$1,523
The Point at Bella Grove1x1 - 755 sqft1BR,1BA$1,646
AlonA21BR,1BA$1,690
Raven at RinglingStarling2BR,2BA$1,749
Tapestry University ParkThe Burton I1BR,1BA$1,840
Echo on Eighth2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2,004
The Alloro at University GrovesBotticelli1BR,1BA$2,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bayou Oaks, FL

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bayou Oaks area is the $1.82 price per square foot Starling Model at Raven at Ringling in the in the Bayou Oaks neighborhood starting from $1,749. The second greatest value Bayou Oaks apartment is the De Soto Model at Rolling Green starting at $1,523 with a $1.70 price per square foot in the 17th Street neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bayou Oaks apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Raven at RinglingStarling2BR,2BA$1.82
Rolling GreenDe Soto2BR,1BA$1.70
Soto Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.87
The Point at Bella Grove1x1 - 755 sqft1BR,1BA$2.18
Tapestry University ParkThe Burton I1BR,1BA$2.46
AlonA11BR,1BA$2.63
The Alloro at University GrovesBotticelli "Deluxe"1BR,1BA$3.65
Echo on Eighth2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.18
North Washington Apartment Homes2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.00
Ringling-Stevenson1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.16

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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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