
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Sarasota Neighborhood of Sarasota, FL from $800 (43 Rentals)


733 Tarpon Ave

2370 Leon Ave, Unit 2370

1637 Devonshire Ln

431 N East Ave, Unit 431

3181 Hatton St

Cypress Square II

2709 Hidden Lake Blvd, Unit C
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1661 8th St, Unit 1

3015 Chianti Ct, Unit 106

2304 Ringling Blvd, Unit #117

The Reserve at Bahia Vista

Timber Chase at Sarasota Bay

Hunters Glen Apartments

El Patio Apartments Sarasota

2733 Hidden Lake Blvd, Unit B
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Amalfi on the Ridge

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1836 Laurel St, Unit 8

Casa Santa Marta II

1912 Morrill St

Hyde Park Apartments

Sota 75

Lyra

Arcos
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The District at Rosemary

Citadel Apartments of Sarasota

Ringling Apartments

1661 8th St

1195 Villagio Cir, Unit 102

2650 Coconut Bay Ln

2650 Coconut Bay Ln, Unit 527

2650 Coconut Bay Ln, Unit 513
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2155 Wood St

1155 Villagio Cir

500 N Jefferson Ave

1195 Villagio Cir

1125 Villagio Cir

2009 Cocoanut Ave

828 S Tuttle Ave

3005 Chianti Ct
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974 Tennessee Ln

303 S Osprey Ave

1317 Cocoanut Ave
Downtown Sarasota, Sarasota, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Sarasota?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Sarasota Studio Apartments | $1,826 | $1,358 | $3,854 |
Downtown Sarasota 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,166 | $800 | $4,540 |
| Downtown Sarasota 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,025 | $1,399 | $8,449 |
| Downtown Sarasota 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,677 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Sarasota 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,030 | $800 | $6,431 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Sarasota Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Sarasota?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Sarasota is under $1,495.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Sarasota?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Sarasota is Cypress Square II which is listed at $1,217, while the average apartment in Downtown Sarasota costs $4,435.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Sarasota?
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 26 regular apartments in Downtown Sarasota 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 Downtown Sarasota?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Sarasota have an average cost of $385 which is $4,050 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Sarasota.
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