Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lido Key Neighborhood of Sarasota, FL from $1,000 (69 Rentals)

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1836 Laurel St, Unit 8
$1,650
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$1,650
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1836 Laurel St, Unit 8

1836 Laurel StSarasota, FL 34236
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property at 2155 Wood St

$1,995

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$1,995
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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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2155 Wood St, Unit A-26

2155 Wood St
SarasotaFL34237

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property at 634 Cohen Way

$2,250

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$2,250
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$2,250

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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634 Cohen Way

SarasotaFL34236
property at 835 S Osprey Ave

$2,300

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$2,300
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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835 S Osprey Ave, Unit 411

835 S Osprey Ave
SarasotaFL34236

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1661 8th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1661 8th St

1661 8th StSarasota, FL 34236
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Phillippi Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Phillippi Square

1860-1872 Phillippi Shores DrSarasota, FL 34231
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Lofts on Lemon
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lofts on Lemon

750 Cohen WaySarasota, FL 34236
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Lido Key, Sarasota, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lido Key Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lido Key area of Sarasota, FL is a Studio unit found at Sota 75 priced from $1,495. 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 Lido Key apartments for rent in Sarasota, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sota 75S1- LidoStudio,1BA$1,495
El Patio Apartments Sarasota1 bedroom x 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,499
The District at RosemaryS1Studio,1BA$1,695
Hyde Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,750
Artisan Cove Apartments2 bedroom2BR,2BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lido Key, FL

As of June 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lido Key area is the $2.00 price per square foot 2068 Fruitville Rd Model at 2068 Fruitville Rd in the in the Alta Vista neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Lido Key apartment is the 434 N Osprey Ave Model at 434 N Osprey Ave, Unit 4 starting at $1,550 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the Alta Vista neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lido Key apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2068 Fruitville Rd2068 Fruitville Rd2BR,2BA$2.00
434 N Osprey Ave, Unit 4434 N Osprey Ave2BR,1BA$1.68
Artisan Cove Apartments2 bedroom2BR,2BA$2.12
LyraA1 with Walk-In Shower1BR,1BA$2.40
Bold Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.67
Sota 75A2- Azul1BR,1BA$2.50
1816 5th St, Unit 18161816 5th St2BR,1BA$2.38
1836 Laurel St, Unit 81836 Laurel St1BR,1BA$2.75
1661 8th St, Unit 11661 8th St1BR,1BA$2.45
1508 Dolphin St, Unit 91508 Dolphin StStudio ,1BA$2.73

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lido Key, 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 Cheap Lido Key Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Lido Key?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lido Key is under $1,950.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lido Key?

The cheapest apartment in Lido Key is El Patio Apartments Sarasota which is listed at $1,499, while the average apartment in Lido Key costs $5,172.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lido Key?

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 22 regular apartments in Lido Key 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 Lido Key?

Cheap apartments in Lido Key have an average cost of $481 which is $4,691 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lido Key.

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