Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lido Key Neighborhood of Sarasota, FL from $900 (25 Rentals)

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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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Echo on Eighth
2 Bedroom Apartments

Echo on Eighth

785 N Osprey AveSarasota, FL 34236

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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 1 Bed unit found at El Patio Apartments Sarasota priced from $1,499. Echo on Eighth has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,699. Here are the most affordable Lido Key apartments for rent in Sarasota, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
El Patio Apartments Sarasota1 bedroom x 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,499
Echo on Eighth2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,699
Sota 75S1- LidoStudio,1BA$1,710
ArcosA11BR,1BA$1,758
Artisan Cove Apartments2 bedroom2BR,2BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lido Key, FL

As of October 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lido Key area is the $1.86 price per square foot 2 bedroom Model at Artisan Cove Apartments in the in the Alta Vista neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Lido Key apartment is the 434 N Osprey Ave Model at 434 N Osprey Ave, Unit 4 starting at $1,750 with a $1.89 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.
Artisan Cove Apartments2 bedroom2BR,2BA$1.86
434 N Osprey Ave, Unit 4434 N Osprey Ave2BR,1BA$1.89
LyraA41BR,1BA$2.24
Spanish Oaks ApartmentsTowhnhouse2BR,1BA$2.47
El Patio Apartments Sarasota2 bedroom x 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.76
1816 5th St, Unit 18161816 5th St2BR,1BA$2.46
Sota 75S1- LidoStudio ,1BA$2.64
Echo on Eighth2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.70
1836 Laurel St, Unit 21836 Laurel St1BR,1BA$2.66
1818 5th St, Unit 11818 5th St1BR,1BA$2.98

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lido Key, Sarasota, FL

Ranked #28

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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 $1,805.

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 $5,412.

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 26 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 $456 which is $4,956 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lido Key.

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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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