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1845 20th St

SarasotaFL34234
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1587 20th St

SarasotaFL34234

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1661 8th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1661 8th St

1661 8th StSarasota, FL 34236

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890 Mecca Dr

SarasotaFL34234
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Soto Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Soto Apartments

4601 Tri Par DrSarasota, 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 $1,199. Shadowood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,199. 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$1,199
Shadowood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,199
Rolling GreenDe Soto2BR,1BA$1,445
Soto Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,499
Tapestry University ParkThe Belmont I1BR,1BA$1,515
Hunters Glen Apartments1x1sf7501BR,1BA$1,613
The Point at Bella Grove1x1 - 755 sqft1BR,1BA$1,638
Echo on Eighth2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,699
AlonA11BR,1BA$1,810

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bayou Oaks, FL

As of December 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bayou Oaks area is the $1.78 price per square foot 1003 Patterson Dr Model at 1003 Patterson Dr, Unit # A in the in the Newtown neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Bayou Oaks apartment is the De Soto Model at Rolling Green starting at $1,445 with a $1.61 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.
1003 Patterson Dr, Unit # A1003 Patterson Dr2BR,2BA$1.78
Rolling GreenDe Soto2BR,1BA$1.61
Soto Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.87
The Point at Bella Grove1x1 - 755 sqft1BR,1BA$2.17
Hunters Glen Apartments1x1sf7501BR,1BA$2.15
AlonA11BR,1BA$2.43
Solle ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$3.58
North Washington Apartment Homes2 Bedroom/1 Bath Large2BR,1BA$1.93
Echo on Eighth2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.70
Tapestry University ParkThe Bohler I1BR,1BA$2.81

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

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Bayou Oaks, Sarasota, FL

Ranked #28

Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 Shadowood Apartments which is listed at $1,299, while the average apartment in Bayou Oaks costs $2,096.

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 5 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 $245 which is $1,851 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bayou Oaks.

Expert Rental Resources

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!