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

1818 Rhoades Terrace

Timber Chase at Sarasota Bay

Sota 75

Hunters Glen Apartments

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434 N Osprey Ave, Unit 4, Unit 4

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1816 5th St, Unit 1816, Unit 1816
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1836 Laurel St, Unit 2, Unit 2

3015 Chianti Ct, Unit 106, Unit 106

Artisan Cove Apartments

1912 Morrill St

Spanish Oaks Apartments

431 N East Ave, Unit 433

2481 8th St

2701 Hidden Lake Dr N

2700 Coconut Bay Ln
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2115 6th St

2060 9th St

1661 8th St

2760 Coconut Bay Ln, Unit 2312, Unit 2312

2650 Coconut Bay Ln

2650 Coconut Bay Ln, Unit 518, Unit 518

2760 Coconut Bay Ln

2650 Coconut Bay Ln, Unit 513, Unit 513

2725 Hidden Lake Blvd
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2705 Hidden Lake Blvd

1195 Villagio Cir, Unit 102, Unit 102

2721 Hidden Lake Blvd

2760 Coconut Bay Ln, Unit 237, Unit 237

2621 Pine Lake Terrace

2752 Hidden Lake Blvd

2740 Coconut Bay Ln, Unit 317, Unit 317

924 La Costa Cir

2121 Wood St
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3005 Chianti Ct

2403 Aspinwall St

723 S Brink Ave

642 N Jefferson Ave

659 N Jefferson Ave

1778 23rd St

2411 Aspinwall St

1600 8th St

1030 Villagio Cir
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Park East, Sarasota, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Park East?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park East Studio Apartments | $1,725 | $1,710 | $1,785 |
| Park East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,575 | $1,000 | $3,477 |
| Park East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,294 | $1,299 | $5,476 |
| Park East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,158 | $1,875 | $9,080 |
| Park East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,360 | $6,360 | $6,360 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timber Chase at Sarasota Bay | 1x1 800 | 1BR,1BA | $1,438 |
| Sota 75 | A2- Azul | 1BR,1BA | $1,439 |
| El Patio Apartments Sarasota | 1 bedroom x 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,499 |
| Artisan Cove Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,795 |
| Echo on Eighth | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,004 |
| Bold Lofts Apartments & Private Office Rentals | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,125 |
| Aster & Links | Links A2 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 434 N Osprey Ave, Unit 4 | 434 N Osprey Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Artisan Cove Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.95 |
| Aster & Links | Links A5 | 1BR,1BA | $3.82 |
| Timber Chase at Sarasota Bay | 1x1 800 | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Bold Lofts Apartments & Private Office Rentals | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.72 |
| El Patio Apartments Sarasota | 2 bedroom x 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.76 |
| 1816 5th St, Unit 1816 | 1816 5th St | 2BR,1BA | $2.38 |
| Sota 75 | S1- Lido | Studio ,1BA | $2.58 |
| Echo on Eighth | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.18 |
| 1836 Laurel St, Unit 2 | 1836 Laurel St | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
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2.5Pet Friendly
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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