Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bayou Oaks Neighborhood of Sarasota, FL from $800 (57 Rentals)

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property at 4845 Rilma Ave

$1,400

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$1,400
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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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4845 Rilma Ave, Unit 124

4845 Rilma Ave
SarasotaFL34234
property at 2469 Twin Dr

$1,550

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$1,550
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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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2469 Twin Dr, Unit 23

2469 Twin Dr
SarasotaFL34234

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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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Shadowood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shadowood Apartments

1927 Sanford CirSarasota, FL 34234
Corporate Housing

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Ringling Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ringling Apartments

1060 Indian Beach DrSarasota, FL 34234
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property at 5236 Kenwood Ave

$1,375

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$1,375
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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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5236 Kenwood Ave

SarasotaFL34234
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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 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2650 Coconut Bay Ln, Unit 513

2650 Coconut Bay Ln
SarasotaFL34237
property at 2650 Coconut Bay Ln

$1,450

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$1,450
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2650 Coconut Bay Ln, Unit 527

2650 Coconut Bay Ln
SarasotaFL34237

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Soto Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Soto Apartments

4601 Tri Par DrSarasota, FL 34234
property at 2760 Coconut Bay Ln

$1,550

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$1,550
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2760 Coconut Bay Ln, Unit 237

2760 Coconut Bay Ln
SarasotaFL34237
property at 2610 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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2610 Coconut Bay Ln, Unit 734

2610 Coconut Bay Ln
SarasotaFL34237

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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 1 Bed unit found at Cypress Square II priced from $1,217. North Washington Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,349. Here are the most affordable Bayou Oaks apartments for rent in Sarasota, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cypress Square IIA11BR,1BA$1,217
North Washington Apartment Homes2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,349
Hunters Glen Apartments1x1sf7501BR,1BA$1,463
Aspire on 10thS1 Workforce Incentive Program 80%Studio,1BA$1,473
Rolling GreenDe Soto2BR,1BA$1,523
Raven at RinglingFinch1BR,1BA$1,599
The Point at Bella Grove1x1 - 755 sqft1BR,1BA$1,615
Tapestry University ParkThe Bohler I1BR,1BA$1,659
AlonA21BR,1BA$1,839

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bayou Oaks, FL

As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bayou Oaks area is the $1.63 price per square foot B1 Model at Cypress Square II in the in the Newtown neighborhood starting from $1,465. 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.
Cypress Square IIB12BR,2BA$1.63
Rolling GreenDe Soto2BR,1BA$1.70
The Point at Bella Grove1x1 - 755 sqft1BR,1BA$2.14
Hunters Glen Apartments1x1sf7501BR,1BA$1.95
AlonA11BR,1BA$2.67
Raven at RinglingFinch1BR,1BA$2.19
North Washington Apartment Homes2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.16
Tapestry University ParkThe Bohler I1BR,1BA$2.76
Aspire on 10thS1 Workforce Incentive Program 80%Studio ,1BA$2.57
1661 8th St, Unit 11661 8th St1BR,1BA$2.45

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 Cypress Square II which is listed at $1,217, while the average apartment in Bayou Oaks costs $3,199.

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 $239 which is $2,960 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bayou Oaks.

Expert Rental Resources

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