Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Sarasota Neighborhood of Sarasota, FL from $1,100 (106 Rentals)

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property at 2733 Hidden Lake Blvd

$1,375

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$1,375
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$1,375

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2733 Hidden Lake Blvd, Unit B

2733 Hidden Lake Blvd
SarasotaFL34237
property at 3015 Chianti Ct

$1,395

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$1,395
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$1,395

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3015 Chianti Ct, Unit 106

3015 Chianti Ct
SarasotaFL34237

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property at 2469 Twin Dr

$1,550

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$1,550
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$1,550

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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2469 Twin Dr, Unit 23

2469 Twin Dr
SarasotaFL34234

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property at 635 N Jefferson Ave

$1,780

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$1,780
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$1,780

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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635 N Jefferson Ave

SarasotaFL34237
property at 2701 Pine Lake Terrace

$1,800

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$1,800
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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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2701 Pine Lake Terrace, Unit C

2701 Pine Lake Terrace
SarasotaFL34237
property at 2846 W Tamiami Cir

$1,950

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$1,950
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2846 W Tamiami Cir

SarasotaFL34234

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ringling-Stevenson

1060 Indian Beach DrSarasota, FL 34234
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Downtown Sarasota, Sarasota, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Sarasota Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Sarasota area of Sarasota, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Cypress Square II priced from $1,217. North Washington Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,299. Here are the most affordable Downtown Sarasota apartments for rent in Sarasota, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cypress Square IIA11BR,1BA$1,217
North Washington Apartment Homes2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,299
Ringling-Stevenson1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,350
El Patio Apartments Sarasota1 bedroom x 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,499
Rolling GreenDe Soto2BR,1BA$1,523
Sota 75S1- LidoStudio,1BA$1,525
Amalfi on the RidgeCapri1BR,1BA$1,550
The Reserve at Bahia VistaStudioStudio,1BA$1,561

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Sarasota, FL

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Sarasota area is the $2.36 price per square foot B2 Model at Lyra in the in the Alta Vista neighborhood starting from $2,610. The second greatest value Downtown Sarasota apartment is the 2068 Fruitville Rd Model at 2068 Fruitville Rd starting at $1,595 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Alta Vista neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Sarasota apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
LyraB22BR,2BA$2.36
2068 Fruitville Rd2068 Fruitville Rd2BR,2BA$1.60
434 N Osprey Ave, Unit 4434 N Osprey Ave2BR,1BA$1.62
Cypress Square IIB12BR,2BA$1.63
Rolling GreenDe Soto2BR,1BA$1.70
Ringling-Stevenson2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.98
Amalfi on the RidgeAvanti1BR,1BA$2.13
1816 5th St, Unit 18161816 5th St2BR,1BA$2.31
Sota 75S1- LidoStudio ,1BA$2.35
North Washington Apartment Homes2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.08

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Florida including Downtown Sarasota, Sarasota, and the greater Sarasota area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $1,561.

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 $16,052.

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 22 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 $400 which is $15,652 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Sarasota.

Expert Rental Resources

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

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