Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Sarasota Neighborhood of Sarasota, FL from $1,100 (36 Rentals)

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$1,200 - $1,700

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3014 Arlington St

SarasotaFL34239

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Ringling-Stevenson
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ringling-Stevenson

1060 Indian Beach DrSarasota, FL 34234
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1661 8th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1661 8th St

1661 8th StSarasota, FL 34236
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Echo on Eighth
2 Bedroom Apartments

Echo on Eighth

785 N Osprey AveSarasota, FL 34236
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Lofts on Lemon
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lofts on Lemon

750 Cohen WaySarasota, FL 34236
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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 2 Beds unit found at Hillview Apartments priced from $1,100. North Washington Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here are the most affordable Downtown Sarasota apartments for rent in Sarasota, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hillview ApartmentsTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1,100
North Washington Apartment Homes2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,199
Ringling-Stevenson1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,395
Timber Chase at Sarasota Bay1x1 8001BR,1BA$1,438
Rolling GreenDe Soto2BR,1BA$1,445
Hunters Glen Apartments1x1sf7501BR,1BA$1,463
El Patio Apartments Sarasota1 bedroom x 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,499
Amalfi on the RidgeCapri1BR,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Sarasota, FL

As of January 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Sarasota area is the $1.78 price per square foot 434 N Osprey Ave Model at 434 N Osprey Ave, Unit 4 in the in the Alta Vista neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Downtown Sarasota apartment is the 2 bedroom Model at Artisan Cove Apartments starting at $1,795 with a $1.95 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.
434 N Osprey Ave, Unit 4434 N Osprey Ave2BR,1BA$1.78
Artisan Cove Apartments2 bedroom2BR,2BA$1.95
Rolling GreenDe Soto2BR,1BA$1.61
Timber Chase at Sarasota Bay1x1 8001BR,1BA$1.80
Hillview ApartmentsTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.38
Hunters Glen Apartments1x1sf7501BR,1BA$1.95
Amalfi on the RidgeAvanti1BR,1BA$2.13
1816 5th St, Unit 18161816 5th St2BR,1BA$2.46
North Washington Apartment Homes2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.92
Ringling-Stevenson1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.32

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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 $1,550.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Sarasota?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Sarasota is Ringling-Stevenson which is listed at $1,395, while the average apartment in Downtown Sarasota costs $5,070.

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 36 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 $793 which is $4,277 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Sarasota.

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