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Sarasota, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Sarasota, FL

Pricing Updated: 07/25/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Sarasota, FL area range in price from $800 to $45,000 with an overall median price of $8,988. The three Sarasota neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Poinsettia Park at $1,350, Newtown at $1,395, and Glen Oaks at $1,395. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Sarasota Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Poinsettia Park$2,520$1,35040
Newtown$2,597$1,39529
Glen Oaks$2,599$1,39522
Bradenton Village$2,600$1,60010
Indian Beach-Sapphire Shores$2,600$1,30024
Rogers$2,650$1,0958
Bayou Oaks$2,700$1,30068
South Poinsettia$2,700$97537
Amaryllis Park$2,750$1,39530
Silver Lake$2,995$950122

Cheapest Available Sarasota Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Sarasota, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at 301 Flats in the Rogers neighborhood priced from $1,107. North Washington Apartment Homes in the Newtown neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sarasota apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
301 FlatsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,107
North Washington Apartment Homes2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,250
Shadowood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Champions Walk Apartment HomesOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,334
Greenway2-bed, 1-bath at Greenway2BR,1BA$1,370
The LexingtonYorkshire1BR,1BA$1,399
Coral Club Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1,400
Flamingo GardensA1F1BR,1BA$1,433
ARIUM Citrus RunA11BR,1BA$1,439

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sarasota, FL

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sarasota area is the $1.34 price per square foot Robie Model at The Palms Glenside in the in the Lakewood Ranch Development neighborhood starting from $3,295. The second greatest value Sarasota apartment is the Avery Model at Martinique at Lakewood Ranch starting at $2,550 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Woods of Moccasin Wallow neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sarasota apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Palms GlensideRobie5BR,3BA$1.34
Martinique at Lakewood RanchAvery3BR,2.5BA$1.42
Royal Palm Terrace ApartmentsRoyal Solarium3BR,2BA$1.63
Saratoga PlaceMajestic3BR,2BA$1.48
1700-1704 Redwood St2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.75
MAA Lakewood Ranch22A2BR,2BA$1.66
The Addison Apartments2/22BR,2BA$1.61
Bay Club Apartment Homes2x2A2BR,2BA$1.53
Coral Club Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1.68
301 FlatsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.61

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sarasota

What type of rentals are currently available in Sarasota?

There are currently 740 Apartments for Rent in Sarasota, FL with pricing that ranges from $895 to $12,129. There are also 1480 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Sarasota ranging from $950 to $45,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Sarasota ranges from $950 to $45,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,447.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Sarasota range from $1,295 to $12,129, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,375 to $18,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,050.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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