Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Cocoanut Neighborhood of Sarasota, FL from $900 (26 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Central Cocoanut area of Sarasota.

2919 Gillespie Ave, Unit 2919

North Washington Apartment Homes

1148 Highland St

2700 Palmadelia Ave
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Casa Santa Marta II

1369 18th St

Sota 75

The District at Rosemary
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960 Highland St

Bold Lofts Apartments & Private Office

1274 36th St

1845 20th St

1587 20th St
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631 N Orange Ave
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1064 N Tamiami Trl

1317 13th St
Central Cocoanut, Sarasota, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Cocoanut?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Cocoanut Studio Apartments | $1,940 | $1,710 | $2,555 | 
| Central Cocoanut 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,460 | $976 | $4,540 | 
| Central Cocoanut 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,972 | $1,100 | $6,385 | 
| Central Cocoanut 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,006 | $1,295 | $6,840 | 
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Cheapest Available Central Cocoanut Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Cocoanut area of Sarasota, FL is a 2 Beds unit found at North Washington Apartment Homes priced from $1,250. Echo on Eighth has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,699. Here are the most affordable Central Cocoanut apartments for rent in Sarasota, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From | 
|---|---|---|---|
| North Washington Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 | 
| Echo on Eighth | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,699 | 
| Sota 75 | S1- Lido | Studio,1BA | $1,710 | 
| Bold Lofts Apartments & Private Office | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,825 | 
| The District at Rosemary | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,830 | 
| Arcos | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,908 | 
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Cocoanut, FL
As of October 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Cocoanut area is the $0.76 price per square foot 2919 Gillespie Ave Model at 2919 Gillespie Ave, Unit 2919 in the in the Newtown neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Central Cocoanut apartment is the 434 N Osprey Ave Model at 434 N Osprey Ave, Unit 4 starting at $1,750 with a $1.89 price per square foot in the Alta Vista neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Cocoanut apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. | 
|---|---|---|---|
| 2919 Gillespie Ave, Unit 2919 | 2919 Gillespie Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.76 | 
| 434 N Osprey Ave, Unit 4 | 434 N Osprey Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.89 | 
| Arcos | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.98 | 
| 1816 5th St, Unit 1816 | 1816 5th St | 2BR,1BA | $2.46 | 
| Sota 75 | S1- Lido | Studio ,1BA | $2.64 | 
| Echo on Eighth | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.70 | 
| North Washington Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 | 
| Bold Lofts Apartments & Private Office | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.20 | 
| The District at Rosemary | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.33 | 
| 1818 5th St, Unit 1 | 1818 5th St | 1BR,1BA | $2.98 | 
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCentral Cocoanut, Sarasota, FL
Ranked #17
Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Cocoanut Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Central Cocoanut?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Cocoanut is under $1,908.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Cocoanut?
The cheapest apartment in Central Cocoanut is Sota 75 which is listed at $1,750, while the average apartment in Central Cocoanut costs $4,459.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Cocoanut?
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 27 regular apartments in Central Cocoanut 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 Central Cocoanut?
Cheap apartments in Central Cocoanut have an average cost of $1,007 which is $3,452 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Cocoanut.
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