Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Sarasota Neighborhood of Sarasota, FL from $1,200 (52 Rentals)

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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 North Washington Apartment Homes priced from $1,250. El Patio Apartments Sarasota has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,499. Here are the most affordable Downtown Sarasota apartments for rent in Sarasota, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
North Washington Apartment Homes2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,250
El Patio Apartments Sarasota1 bedroom x 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,499
Timber Chase at Sarasota Bay1x1 8001BR,1BA$1,588
Ringling-Stevenson2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,600
Hunters Glen Apartments1x1sf7501BR,1BA$1,613
Echo on Eighth2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,699
Sota 75S1- LidoStudio,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Sarasota, FL

As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Sarasota area is the $2.44 price per square foot C1-ALT Model at Lyra in the in the Alta Vista neighborhood starting from $3,132. The second greatest value Downtown Sarasota apartment is the 3020 Bay St Model at 3020 Bay St starting at $1,700 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Pinecraft 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.
LyraC1-ALT3BR,2BA$2.44
3020 Bay St3020 Bay St2BR,1BA$1.42
Ringling-Stevenson2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.99
Timber Chase at Sarasota Bay1x1 8001BR,1BA$1.99
Hunters Glen Apartments1x1sf7501BR,1BA$2.15
Spanish Oaks ApartmentsTowhnhouse2BR,1BA$2.47
1816 5th St, Unit 18161816 5th St2BR,1BA$2.46
Sota 75S1- LidoStudio ,1BA$2.62
Echo on Eighth2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.70
North Washington Apartment Homes2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.00

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Downtown Sarasota, Sarasota, FL

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Sarasota

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Sarasota?

There are currently 269 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Sarasota, FL with pricing that ranges from $1,125 to $12,129. There are also 179 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Sarasota ranging from $1,250 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 $1,250 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $8,712.

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 $1,295 to $12,129, 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 $2,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,350.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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