Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Sarasota Neighborhood of Sarasota, FL (108 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in the Downtown Sarasota area of Sarasota that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

The DeSota

Sota 75

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Aster & Links

Cordelia

Amalfi on the Ridge

The Reserve at Bahia Vista
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850 S Tamiami Trl, Unit 801, Unit 801

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2068 Fruitville Rd

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1836 Laurel St, Unit 2, Unit 2

3605 Iroquois Ave, Unit Main House, Unit Main House

2042 Craft Ln

1555 N Tuttle Ave

431 N East Ave, Unit 433

3019 Clay Cir

974 Tennessee Ln
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976 Tennessee Ln

2364 20th St

3906 Sarasota Ave

2605 Bay St

2751 Sydelle St

1550 21st St

1912 Morrill St

3140 Bay Shore Rd

422 Julia Pl

2060 9th St
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2650 Coconut Bay Ln

2725 Hidden Lake Blvd

3513 Norwood Ct

924 La Costa Cir

976 Tennessee Ln

974 Tennessee Ln

1317 Cocoanut Ave

1230 35th St

2541 Floyd St
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Sarasota Studio Apartments | $2,246 | $1,508 | $4,221 |
| Downtown Sarasota 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,494 | $800 | $3,940 |
| Downtown Sarasota 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,468 | $1,299 | $6,365 |
| Downtown Sarasota 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,144 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Sarasota 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,064 | $1,736 | $6,360 |
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Most Pet Friendly Downtown Sarasota Apartments for Rent
The apartment community in the Downtown Sarasota area of Sarasota, FL that ranks the highest in Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score on ApartmentHomeLiving.com is Bold Lofts Apartments & Private Office Rentals with prices starting from $2,125 and a Pet Friendly score of 4 of 4. The District at Rosemary scores the second highest with a 3.8 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $1,770. Here are the most Pet Friendly Downtown Sarasota apartments for rent in Sarasota, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bold Lofts Apartments & Private Office Rentals | 4/4 | Downtown Sarasota | $2,125 |
| The District at Rosemary | 3.8/4 | Downtown Sarasota | $1,770 |
| Lyra | 3.8/4 | Downtown Sarasota | $1,687 |
| Aster & Links | 3.6/4 | Downtown Sarasota | $2,301 |
| CitySide | 3.6/4 | Downtown Sarasota | $2,466 |
| Spanish Oaks Apartments | 3.2/4 | Downtown Sarasota | $1,850 |
| Sota 75 | 3/4 | North Sarasota | $1,439 |
| One Palm | 3/4 | Downtown Sarasota | $2,066 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Downtown Sarasota
The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the Downtown Sarasota of Downtown Sarasota is the A2- Azul Model at Sota 75, which is a 1 Bed unit starting from $1,439. The second cheapest Downtown Sarasota Pet Friendly apartment is the Studio Studio unit at The Reserve at Bahia Vista starting at $1,508. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Downtown Sarasota apartments:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Sota 75 | A2- Azul | $1,439 |
| The Reserve at Bahia Vista | Studio | $1,508 |
| Arcos | S1 | $1,756 |
| The District at Rosemary | S1 | $1,770 |
| Artisan Cove Apartments | 2 bedroom | $1,795 |
| Lyra | A2 | $1,799 |
| Bold Lofts Apartments & Private Office Rentals | 1BR/1.0BA | $2,125 |
| Aster & Links | Links A2 | $2,301 |
| One Palm | 2F | $2,812 |
| CitySide | Egret | $2,995 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Sarasota, Sarasota, FL
Ranked #4
Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Downtown Sarasota Apartments
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Downtown Sarasota?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Downtown Sarasota is at Hillview Apartments listed at $1,100.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Downtown Sarasota Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Downtown Sarasota is $3,085.
What is the largest Pet Friendly Downtown Sarasota Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Sarasota is a 2,840 square feet unit starting from $2,301 at Aster & Links.
What is the average size for Downtown Sarasota Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Downtown Sarasota is currently at 733 sq ft.
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