Cheap Homes for Rent in Lido Key Neighborhood of Sarasota, FL from $400 (25 Rentals)

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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. Sota 75 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,670. 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
Sota 75S1- LidoStudio,1BA$1,670
Echo on Eighth2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,699
LyraS1Studio,1BA$1,732
Spanish Oaks ApartmentsTowhnhouse2BR,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lido Key, FL

As of September 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lido Key area is the $2.06 price per square foot 2 bedroom Model at Artisan Cove Apartments in the in the Alta Vista neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Lido Key apartment is the A4 with Walk-in Shower Model at Lyra starting at $1,977 with a $2.40 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$2.06
LyraA4 with Walk-in Shower1BR,1BA$2.40
ArcosA11BR,1BA$2.61
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$2.50
Sota 75S1- LidoStudio ,1BA$2.58
1508 Dolphin St, Unit 51508 Dolphin St1BR,1BA$2.89
Echo on Eighth2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.70
1818 5th St, Unit 11818 5th St1BR,1BA$3.09

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lido Key, Sarasota, FL

Ranked #27

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 Lido Key

What type of rentals are currently available in Lido Key?

There are currently 269 Apartments for Rent in Lido Key, FL with pricing that ranges from $1,400 to $13,284. There are also 247 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lido Key ranging from $477 to $37,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lido Key?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lido Key ranges from $477 to $37,500 with an average monthly rent of $8,499.

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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