Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Park East Neighborhood of Sarasota, FL from $1,000 (45 Rentals)

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1661 8th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1661 8th St

1661 8th StSarasota, FL 34236
property at 2760 Coconut Bay Ln

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2760 Coconut Bay Ln, Unit 2312, Unit 2312

2760 Coconut Bay Ln
SarasotaFL34237
property at 2650 Coconut Bay Ln

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

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2650 Coconut Bay Ln, Unit 518, Unit 518

2650 Coconut Bay Ln
SarasotaFL34237
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$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

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2650 Coconut Bay Ln, Unit 513, Unit 513

2650 Coconut Bay Ln
SarasotaFL34237

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property at 1195 Villagio Cir

$1,525

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$1,525

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$1,525

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1195 Villagio Cir, Unit 102, Unit 102

1195 Villagio Cir
SarasotaFL34237
property at 2760 Coconut Bay Ln

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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2760 Coconut Bay Ln, Unit 237, Unit 237

2760 Coconut Bay Ln
SarasotaFL34237
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$1,600

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$1,600

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2740 Coconut Bay Ln, Unit 317, Unit 317

2740 Coconut Bay Ln
SarasotaFL34237

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1600 8th St

SarasotaFL34236

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Park East, Sarasota, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Park East Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Park East area of Sarasota, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Timber Chase at Sarasota Bay priced from $1,438. Sota 75 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,439. Here are the most affordable Park East apartments for rent in Sarasota, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Timber Chase at Sarasota Bay1x1 8001BR,1BA$1,438
Sota 75A2- Azul1BR,1BA$1,439
El Patio Apartments Sarasota1 bedroom x 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,499
Artisan Cove Apartments2 bedroom2BR,2BA$1,795
Echo on Eighth2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2,004
Bold Lofts Apartments & Private Office Rentals1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,125
Aster & LinksLinks A21BR,1BA$2,426

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Park East, FL

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Park East area is the $1.68 price per square foot 434 N Osprey Ave Model at 434 N Osprey Ave, Unit 4 in the in the Alta Vista neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Park East apartment is the 2 bedroom Model at Artisan Cove Apartments starting at $1,795 with a $1.95 price per square foot in the Alta Vista neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Park East apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
434 N Osprey Ave, Unit 4434 N Osprey Ave2BR,1BA$1.68
Artisan Cove Apartments2 bedroom2BR,2BA$1.95
Aster & LinksLinks A51BR,1BA$3.82
Timber Chase at Sarasota Bay1x1 8001BR,1BA$1.80
Bold Lofts Apartments & Private Office Rentals1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.72
El Patio Apartments Sarasota2 bedroom x 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.76
1816 5th St, Unit 18161816 5th St2BR,1BA$2.38
Sota 75S1- LidoStudio ,1BA$2.58
Echo on Eighth2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.18
1836 Laurel St, Unit 21836 Laurel St1BR,1BA$2.66

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Park East, Sarasota, FL

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

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Park East Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Park East?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Park East is at Sota 75 listed at $1,670.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Park East Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Park East Apartment is $1,438 at Timber Chase at Sarasota Bay.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Park East Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Park East is starting from $1,678 at Timber Chase at Sarasota Bay.

What is the most affordable Park East Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Park East Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sota 75 and starts from $2,540.

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