
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the San Michele Neighborhood of Sarasota, FL from $800 (42 Rentals)


2370 Leon Ave, Unit 2370

2370 Leon Ave, Unit 2370

2370 Leon Ave, Unit 2370

Palm Place

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1818 Rhoades Terrace
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Raven at Ringling

3547 Longmeadow, Unit 24

The Point at Bella Grove

The Crossing at Palm Aire

4511 Longwater Chase, Unit Unit 6

Alon

976 Tennessee Ln
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974 Tennessee Ln

2846 W Tamiami Cir

3900 Roxane Blvd

Ringling-Stevenson

1520 Glen Oaks Dr E

1674 University Pkwy

3553 Longmeadow

4845 Winslow Beacon
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3121 Longmeadow

3563 Longmeadow

4581 Morningside

976 Tennessee Ln

974 Tennessee Ln

1317 Cocoanut Ave

7193 W Country Club Dr N

3031 Quail Hollow St
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San Michele, Sarasota, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Michele?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Michele Studio Apartments | $1,295 | $1,099 | $1,675 |
San Michele 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,810 | $800 | $4,151 |
| San Michele 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,173 | $1,299 | $5,011 |
| San Michele 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,502 | $1,250 | $5,103 |
| San Michele 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,260 | $1,050 | $1,800 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Michele Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in San Michele?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in San Michele is under $1,523.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Michele?
The cheapest apartment in San Michele is Palm Place which is listed at $1,280, while the average apartment in San Michele costs $2,800.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in San Michele?
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 12 regular apartments in San Michele 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 San Michele?
Cheap apartments in San Michele have an average cost of $245 which is $2,555 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Michele.
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