Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Sarasota Neighborhood of Sarasota, FL from $800 (67 Rentals)

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property at 711 N Orange Ave

$1,750

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$1,750
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$1,750

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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711 N Orange Ave

SarasotaFL34236

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property at 2795 Riverside Dr

$1,800

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$1,800
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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

2795 Riverside Dr, Unit #2, Unit #2

2795 Riverside Dr
SarasotaFL34234
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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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property at 2650 Coconut Bay Ln

$1,450

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$1,450
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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2650 Coconut Bay Ln, Unit 513, Unit 513

2650 Coconut Bay Ln
SarasotaFL34237
property at 2760 Coconut Bay Ln

$1,450

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$1,450
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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2760 Coconut Bay Ln, Unit 2312, Unit 2312

2760 Coconut Bay Ln
SarasotaFL34237
property at 2650 Coconut Bay Ln

$1,450

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$1,450
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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2650 Coconut Bay Ln, Unit 518, Unit 518

2650 Coconut Bay Ln
SarasotaFL34237
property at 1195 Villagio Cir

$1,525

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$1,525
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$1,525

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1195 Villagio Cir, Unit 102, Unit 102

1195 Villagio Cir
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 2 Beds unit found at Hillview Apartments priced from $1,100. Ringling-Stevenson has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Downtown Sarasota apartments for rent in Sarasota, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hillview ApartmentsTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1,100
Ringling-Stevenson1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,300
Rolling GreenDe Soto2BR,1BA$1,436
Timber Chase at Sarasota Bay1x1 8001BR,1BA$1,438
Sota 75A2- Azul1BR,1BA$1,439
El Patio Apartments Sarasota1 bedroom x 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,499
The Reserve at Bahia VistaStudioStudio,1BA$1,508
Amalfi on the RidgeCapri1BR,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Sarasota, FL

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Sarasota area is the $1.68 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 $1,550. 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$1.68
Artisan Cove Apartments2 bedroom2BR,2BA$1.95
Rolling GreenDe Soto2BR,1BA$1.60
Timber Chase at Sarasota Bay1x1 8001BR,1BA$1.80
Hillview ApartmentsTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.38
Amalfi on the RidgeAvanti1BR,1BA$2.13
1816 5th St, Unit 18161816 5th St2BR,1BA$2.38
Sota 75S1- LidoStudio ,1BA$2.58
Ringling-Stevenson1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.16
1836 Laurel St, Unit 21836 Laurel St1BR,1BA$2.66

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Downtown Sarasota, Sarasota, FL

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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 $1,300, while the average apartment in Downtown Sarasota costs $4,773.

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 43 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 $632 which is $4,141 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Sarasota.

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

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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