Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Sarasota Neighborhood of Sarasota, FL from $800 (84 Rentals)

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property at 3015 Chianti Ct

$1,395

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$1,395
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 15

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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1836 Laurel St, Unit 2
$1,650
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1836 Laurel St, Unit 2

1836 Laurel StSarasota, FL 34236
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property at 3017 Saralake Blvd

$1,800

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$1,800
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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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3017 Saralake Blvd

SarasotaFL34239

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Ringling Apartments
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Ringling Apartments

1060 Indian Beach DrSarasota, FL 34234
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1661 8th St

1661 8th StSarasota, FL 34236
property at 1195 Villagio Cir

$1,400

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1195 Villagio Cir, Unit 102

1195 Villagio Cir
SarasotaFL34237
property at 2650 Coconut Bay Ln

$1,450

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$1,450
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2650 Coconut Bay Ln, Unit 513

2650 Coconut Bay Ln
SarasotaFL34237

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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 $1,250. 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$1,250
The Reserve at Bahia VistaA11BR,1BA$1,423
Timber Chase at Sarasota Bay1x1 8001BR,1BA$1,438
Hunters Glen Apartments1x1sf7501BR,1BA$1,463
Sota 75S1- LidoStudio,1BA$1,495
El Patio Apartments Sarasota1 bedroom x 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,499

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Sarasota, FL

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Sarasota area is the $2.00 price per square foot 2068 Fruitville Rd Model at 2068 Fruitville Rd in the in the Alta Vista neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Downtown Sarasota apartment is the 3053 Monica Pky Model at 3053 Monica Pky, Unit Mother in law suite starting at $1,300 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Bellevue Terrace 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.
2068 Fruitville Rd2068 Fruitville Rd2BR,2BA$2.00
3053 Monica Pky, Unit Mother in law suite3053 Monica PkyStudio ,1BA$1.30
434 N Osprey Ave, Unit 4434 N Osprey Ave2BR,1BA$1.68
Artisan Cove Apartments2 bedroom2BR,2BA$2.12
Cypress Square IIB12BR,2BA$1.63
Rolling GreenDe Soto2BR,1BA$1.70
Timber Chase at Sarasota Bay1x1 8001BR,1BA$1.80
Hunters Glen Apartments1x1sf7501BR,1BA$1.95
Amalfi on the RidgeAvanti1BR,1BA$2.13
North Washington Apartment Homes2 Bedroom/1 Bath Large2BR,1BA$2.18

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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 $1,499.

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 $4,530.

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 25 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 $430 which is $4,100 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Sarasota.

Expert Rental Resources

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The Best Sarasota Neighborhoods for Renting: Culture, Beaches, and Affordable Apartments

Written by: J. Lang Wood

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.