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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bayou Oaks Neighborhood of Sarasota, FL from $800 (57 Rentals)
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$999 - $1,8752 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
North Washington Apartment Homes
1877 19th StSarasota, FL 34234
1380 43rd St
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3600 Bradenton Rd
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$1,217 - $2,2921 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Cypress Square II Apartments
1672 21st StSarasota, FL 34234
1221 Cocoanut Ave
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1148 Highland St
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1106 41st St
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3605 Iroquois Ave
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$1,463 - $1,9631 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Hunters Glen Apartments
2562 10th StSarasota, FL 34237
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$1,466 - $1,9122 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Rolling Green
2596 Twin DrSarasota, FL 34234
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$1,499 - $1,8491 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Raven at Ringling
5233 Tamiami TrlSarasota, FL 34234
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$1,545 - $2,2291 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Tapestry University Park
3045 Broadway AveSarasota, FL 34243
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$1,572 - $2,1961 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
New Trail Plaza
4644 N Tamiami TrlSarasota, FL 34234
1682 9th St
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2906 N Orange Ave
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$1,655 - $2,752
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The Point at Bella Grove
8310 Bella Grove CirSarasota, FL 34243
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$1,665 - $2,861
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Melina Sarasota
2252 Kendrick CirSarasota, FL 34243
1014 Mecca Dr
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Casa Santa Marta II
1576 8th StSarasota, FL 34236
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$1,699 - $2,4002 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Echo on Eighth
785 N Osprey AveSarasota, FL 34236
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$1,700 - $3,9951 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Solle Apartments
2413 N Tamiami TrlSarasota, FL 34234
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$1,769 - $4,9671 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Alon
2351 University PkySarasota, FL 34243
3906 Sarasota Ave
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974 Tennessee Ln
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The Palms-Townhouses & Villas
4900 Old Bradenton RdSarasota, FL 34234
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Cimarron Lake Apartments
5479 Desoto PkySarasota, FL 34234
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Amaryllis Park
1660 21st StSarasota, FL 34234
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Shadowood Apartments
1927 Sanford CirSarasota, FL 34234
1508 Blind Brook Dr
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2441 8th St
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2700 Coconut Bay Ln, Unit 2C
2700 Coconut Bay Ln
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University Oaks Apartments
4913 Old Bradenton RdSarasota, FL 34234
2700 Coconut Bay Ln
SarasotaFL34237
2700 Coconut Bay Ln, Unit 429
2700 Coconut Bay Ln
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2755 Coconut Bay Ln, Unit 128
2755 Coconut Bay Ln
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Soto Apartments
4601 Tri Par DrSarasota, FL 34234
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Ringling-Stevenson
1060 Indian Beach DrSarasota, FL 34234
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1661 8th St
1661 8th StSarasota, FL 34236
2610 Coconut Bay Ln, Unit 733
2610 Coconut Bay Ln
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2009 Cocoanut Ave
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2755 Coconut Bay Ln, Unit 119
2755 Coconut Bay Ln
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2650 Coconut Bay Ln, Unit 532
2650 Coconut Bay Ln
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2755 Coconut Bay Ln, Unit 113
2755 Coconut Bay Ln
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2755 Coconut Bay Ln
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2740 Coconut Bay Ln, Unit 3310
2740 Coconut Bay Ln
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2740 Coconut Bay Ln
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1874 Palm Springs St
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4138 Central Sarasota Pkwy
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2425 Dixie Ave
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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 | $2,187 | $1,250 | $3,320 |
| Bayou Oaks 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,129 | $1,217 | $3,059 |
| Bayou Oaks 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,563 | $999 | $3,917 |
| Bayou Oaks 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,341 | $800 | $5,379 |
| Bayou Oaks 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,831 | $1,150 | $2,490 |
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There are currently 57 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Bayou Oaks Neighborhood of Sarasota, FL.
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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 $999. Cypress Square II Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,217. Here are the most affordable Bayou Oaks apartments for rent in Sarasota, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Washington Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath | 2BR, 1BA | $999 |
| Cypress Square II Apartments | A1 | 1BR, 1BA | $1,217 |
| Soto Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR, 1BA | $1,375 |
| Hunters Glen Apartments | 1x1sf750 | 1BR, 1BA | $1,463 |
| Rolling Green | De Soto | 2BR, 1BA | $1,466 |
| Ringling-Stevenson | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR, 1BA | $1,495 |
| Raven at Ringling | Finch | 1BR, 1BA | $1,499 |
| Tapestry University Park | The Belmont I | 1BR, 1BA | $1,570 |
| The Point at Bella Grove | 1x1 - 755 sqft | 1BR, 1BA | $1,655 |
| Echo on Eighth | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR, 1BA | $1,699 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bayou Oaks, FL
As of September 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bayou Oaks area is the $2.07 price per square foot 4834 Old Bradenton Rd Model at 4834 Old Bradenton Rd, Unit 4 bedroom 2 bath in the Bayou Oaks neighborhood starting from $2,490. The second greatest value Bayou Oaks apartment is the 2 Bed Model at New Trail Plaza in the Newtown neighborhood starting at $1,895 with a $1.88 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bayou Oaks apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4834 Old Bradenton Rd, Unit 4 bedroom 2 bath | 4834 Old Bradenton Rd | 4BR, 2BA | $2.07 |
| New Trail Plaza | 2 Bed | 2BR, 2BA | $1.88 |
| Cypress Square II Apartments | B1 | 2BR, 2BA | $1.63 |
| Rolling Green | De Soto | 2BR, 1BA | $1.64 |
| Ringling-Stevenson | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR, 1BA | $1.86 |
| Soto Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR, 1BA | $1.72 |
| The Point at Bella Grove | 1x1 - 755 sqft | 1BR, 1BA | $2.19 |
| Hunters Glen Apartments | 1x1sf750 | 1BR, 1BA | $1.95 |
| Raven at Ringling | Finch | 1BR, 1BA | $2.05 |
| North Washington Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath | 2BR, 1BA | $1.60 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bayou Oaks Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Bayou Oaks?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bayou Oaks is under $1,699.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bayou Oaks?
The cheapest apartment in Bayou Oaks is Cypress Square II Apartments which is listed at $1,217, while the average apartment in Bayou Oaks costs $2,283.
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 23 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 $307 which is $1,976 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bayou Oaks.
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