Cheap Homes for Rent in Bayou Oaks Neighborhood of Sarasota, FL from $1,300 (25 Rentals)

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Cheap Homes in the Bayou Oaks area of Sarasota.

property at 1696 8th St

1696 8th St

SarasotaFL34236
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4845 Rilma Ave

SarasotaFL34234

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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 Studio unit found at Shadowood Apartments priced from $1,199. North Washington Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable Bayou Oaks apartments for rent in Sarasota, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shadowood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,199
North Washington Apartment Homes2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,250
Ringling-Stevenson1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,500
Huntington Place1 Bed - 1 Bath (Renovated)1BR,1BA$1,544
The Point at Bella GroveA11BR,1BA$1,630

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bayou Oaks, FL

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bayou Oaks area is the $2.18 price per square foot B1 Model at Arcos in the in the Alta Vista neighborhood starting from $2,659. The second greatest value Bayou Oaks apartment is the Sunset Model at The DeSota starting at $3,785 with a $3.19 price per square foot in the Alta Vista 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.
ArcosB12BR,2BA$2.18
The DeSotaSunset2BR,2BA$3.19
Solle ApartmentsC12BR,2BA$2.75
Hunters Glen Apartments2x2sf10202BR,2BA$1.81
LyraA4 with Walk-in Shower1BR,1BA$2.88
Huntington Place1 Bed - 1 Bath (Renovated)1BR,1BA$2.15
North Washington Apartment Homes2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.00
The Point at Bella GroveA11BR,1BA$2.63
Ringling-Stevenson1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.49
Tapestry University ParkThe Belmont I1BR,1BA$3.19

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bayou Oaks

What type of rentals are currently available in Bayou Oaks?

There are currently 118 Apartments for Rent in Bayou Oaks, FL with pricing that ranges from $1,050 to $11,212. There are also 76 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Bayou Oaks ranging from $1,350 to $7,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Bayou Oaks?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Bayou Oaks ranges from $1,350 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,766.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Bayou Oaks?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Bayou Oaks range from $1,295 to $11,212, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,895 to $7,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,195 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,050.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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