
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Sarasota Neighborhood of Sarasota, FL from $400 (496 Rentals)
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2370 Leon Ave, Unit 2370

2370 Leon Ave, Unit 2370

3005 Hawthorne St

2380 Bay St

1637 Devonshire Ln

1157 41st St

1078 40th St

1280 Whitfield Ave

Greenway
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Palm Place

1380 43rd St

Timberlake Apartments

North Washington Apartment Homes

6125 Rockefeller Ave

1148 Highland St

1951 24th St

3232 On Fruitville

Bella Sol Apartments

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3053 Monica Pky, Unit Mother in law suite
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3710 Wilkinson Rd

50 Paramount

The Reserve at Bahia Vista

Cimarron Lake Apartments

L'Estancia Apartment Homes

5111 Swift Rd

ARIUM Citrus Run

7153 W Country Club Dr N, Unit 247

3015 Chianti Ct, Unit 106

2304 Ringling Blvd, Unit #117
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ARIUM Grove Walk

The Lexington

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1508 Dolphin St, Unit 9

4845 Rilma Ave, Unit 124

Latitude 27

Saratoga Place

Tradition at Palm Aire

2155 Wood St, Unit A6

Timber Chase at Sarasota Bay

Gulf Gate
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3101 Bee Ridge Rd

1540 Glen Oaks Dr E, Unit B222

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2157 Bougainvillea St

Hunters Glen Apartments

New Trail Plaza

The Bergamot Apartments On 780

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Row Waterside

Huntington Place

Ridge Manor Apartments

Banyan Trail
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North Sarasota, Sarasota, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Sarasota?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Sarasota Studio Apartments | $1,729 | $895 | $4,099 |
| North Sarasota 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,946 | $800 | $8,070 |
| North Sarasota 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,292 | $1,122 | $9,550 |
| North Sarasota 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,067 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| North Sarasota 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,200 | $1,050 | $6,451 |
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There are currently 496 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the North Sarasota Neighborhood of Sarasota, FL.
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Cheapest Available North Sarasota Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Sarasota area of Sarasota, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Oaks at Lakeside priced from $493. The Landings at Crystal Cove has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable North Sarasota apartments for rent in Sarasota, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oaks at Lakeside | 1B1B 30 | 1BR,1BA | $493 |
| The Landings at Crystal Cove | One Bedroom One Bath Deluxe Two | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| 301 Flats | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,107 |
| Mira Lagos Apartments | Mallorca | 1BR,1BA | $1,111 |
| Greenway | 2-bed, 1-bath at Greenway | 2BR,1BA | $1,122 |
| Palm Place | The Bristol | Studio,1BA | $1,140 |
| Timberlake Apartments | One Bed / One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Cortez Plaza Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| The Savoy at 301 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,236 |
| North Washington Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Sarasota, FL
As of June 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Sarasota area is the $1.42 price per square foot 4A Garden Model at BB Living Antigua at Lakewood Ranch in the in the Lakewood Ranch - Greenbrook Banks neighborhood starting from $3,301. The second greatest value North Sarasota apartment is the Sanibel Model at Porchlight Twin Lakes starting at $3,125 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the Palmer Oaks : Palmer Oaks Carriage Homes neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Sarasota apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| BB Living Antigua at Lakewood Ranch | 4A Garden | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.42 |
| Porchlight Twin Lakes | Sanibel | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.57 |
| Stellar at Masters Avenue | Opal | 4BR,3BA | $1.59 |
| Martinique at Lakewood Ranch | Avery II | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.49 |
| Gables at Honore | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| Coral Club Apartment Homes | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Vista at Palma Sola | Catalina | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| The Addison Apartments | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.52 |
| 3053 Monica Pky, Unit Mother in law suite | 3053 Monica Pky | Studio ,1BA | $1.30 |
| Oaks at Lakeside | 1B1B 30 | 1BR,1BA | $0.73 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Sarasota Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in North Sarasota?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Sarasota is under $1,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Sarasota?
The cheapest apartment in North Sarasota is Oaks at Lakeside which is listed at $493, while the average apartment in North Sarasota costs $4,159.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Sarasota?
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 195 regular apartments in North Sarasota 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 North Sarasota?
Cheap apartments in North Sarasota have an average cost of $242 which is $3,917 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Sarasota.
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