Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Sarasota Neighborhood of Sarasota, FL from $700 (47 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Downtown Sarasota area of Sarasota.

property at 2504 Booker Ave

$750

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$750
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2504 Booker Ave

SarasotaFL34234
property at 2760 Coconut Bay Ln

$1,400

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$1,400
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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2760 Coconut Bay Ln

SarasotaFL34237

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property at 2612 Hidden Lake Dr N

$1,500

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$1,500
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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2612 Hidden Lake Dr N, Unit B

2612 Hidden Lake Dr N
SarasotaFL34237

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property at 1130 Villagio Cir

$1,595

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$1,595
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$1,595

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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1130 Villagio Cir

SarasotaFL34237

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

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property at 3005 Chianti Ct

$1,750 - $3,500

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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3005 Chianti Ct

SarasotaFL34237

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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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property at 1600 8th St

$1,850 - $2,000

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1600 8th St

SarasotaFL34236
property at 850 S Tamiami Trl

$1,900

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$1,900
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$1,900

2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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850 S Tamiami Trl, Unit 427

850 S Tamiami Trl
SarasotaFL34236
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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
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 February 23, 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
1003 Patterson Dr, Unit # A1003 Patterson Dr2BR,2BA$1.78
Rolling GreenDe Soto2BR,1BA$1.61
Hillview ApartmentsTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.38
2628 Hidden Lake Dr N, Unit C2628 Hidden Lake Dr N1BR,1BA$1.83
Hunters Glen Apartments1x1sf7501BR,1BA$1.95
Amalfi on the RidgeAvanti1BR,1BA$2.13
North Washington Apartment Homes2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.92
Ringling-Stevenson1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.32

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Downtown Sarasota, Sarasota, FL

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Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Sarasota

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Sarasota?

There are currently 264 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Sarasota, FL with pricing that ranges from $976 to $13,500. There are also 174 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Sarasota ranging from $750 to $25,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Sarasota?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Sarasota ranges from $750 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,952.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Sarasota?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Sarasota range from $1,250 to $13,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,715 to $20,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,814.

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