Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Sarasota Neighborhood of Sarasota, FL from $600 (29 Rentals)
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2117 5th St

North Washington Apartment Homes

1148 Highland St
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1384 39th St

3600 Bradenton Rd

1587 20th St

2009 Cocoanut Ave

2122 32nd St

525 Rawls Ave

2605 Pine Lake Terrace
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2070 Fruitville Rd, Unit 4

Hunters Glen Apartments

Sota 75

2700 Coconut Bay Ln

Timber Chase at Sarasota Bay
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Casa Santa Marta II

Lyra

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2266 Bay St
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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 |
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Downtown Sarasota Studio Apartments | $2,161 | $1,675 | $3,622 |
Downtown Sarasota 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,980 | $720 | $6,205 |
Downtown Sarasota 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,828 | $1,350 | $7,947 |
Downtown Sarasota 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,974 | $1,295 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Sarasota 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,026 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
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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 North Washington Apartment Homes priced from $1,250. Hunters Glen Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,613. Here are the most affordable Downtown Sarasota apartments for rent in Sarasota, FL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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North Washington Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Hunters Glen Apartments | 1x1sf750 | 1BR,1BA | $1,613 |
Sota 75 | S1- Lido | Studio,1BA | $1,635 |
Timber Chase at Sarasota Bay | 1x1 800 | 1BR,1BA | $1,663 |
Ringling-Stevenson | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,700 |
El Patio Apartments Sarasota | 1 bedroom x 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,799 |
Echo on Eighth | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,799 |
Spanish Oaks Apartments | Towhnhouse | 2BR,1BA | $1,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Sarasota, FL
As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Sarasota area is the $2.31 price per square foot 2739 Temple St Model at 2739 Temple St, Unit 2739 Temple St in the in the Pinecraft neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Downtown Sarasota apartment is the 2 bedroom Model at Artisan Cove Apartments starting at $2,095 with a $2.17 price per square foot in the Newtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Sarasota apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2739 Temple St, Unit 2739 Temple St | 2739 Temple St | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.31 |
Artisan Cove Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.17 |
Lyra | A4 with Walk-in Shower | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
2070 Fruitville Rd, Unit 4 | 2070 Fruitville Rd | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
Timber Chase at Sarasota Bay | 1x1 800 | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
Hunters Glen Apartments | 1x1sf750 | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
Spanish Oaks Apartments | Towhnhouse | 2BR,1BA | $2.47 |
Sota 75 | S1- Lido | Studio ,1BA | $2.52 |
North Washington Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
1836 Laurel St, Unit 3 | 1836 Laurel St | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
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3.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Downtown Sarasota Neighborhood in Sarasota, FL
Walk Score®
80 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
69 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
40 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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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 $1,850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Sarasota?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Sarasota is Hunters Glen Apartments which is listed at $1,613, while the average apartment in Downtown Sarasota costs $5,743.
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 34 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 $431 which is $5,312 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Sarasota.
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