
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the San Michele Neighborhood of Sarasota, FL from $800 (86 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the San Michele area of Sarasota.


2370 Leon Ave, Unit 2370

1078 40th St

1280 Whitfield Ave

1380 43rd St

Palm Place

Timberlake Apartments

Cypress Square II

North Washington Apartment Homes

1148 Highland St
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1951 24th St

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3053 Monica Pky, Unit Mother in law suite

Cimarron Lake Apartments

7153 W Country Club Dr N, Unit 247

4845 Rilma Ave, Unit 124

1540 Glen Oaks Dr E, Unit B222

New Trail Plaza

TGM University Park

Summer Cove Apartments

5221 Beechmont Ave
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Rolling Green

TGM Palm Aire

Tapestry University Park

Amalfi on the Ridge

2469 Twin Dr, Unit 23

Tradition at Palm Aire

Raven at Ringling

Melina Sarasota

The Crossing at Palm Aire

The Point at Bella Grove
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1014 Mecca Dr

Alon

976 Tennessee Ln

974 Tennessee Ln

4570 Ringwood Meadow, Unit 2

946 40th St

The Palms-Townhouses & Villas

Hidden Acres

3900 Roxane Blvd

Shadowood Apartments
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University Oaks Apartments

4929 Sea Island Ave

3513 Norwood Ct

5236 Kenwood Ave

1091 4 Seasons Cir

3563 Longmeadow

4800 Rilma Ave

Soto Apartments
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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 | $1,356 | $1,095 | $1,675 |
| San Michele 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,863 | $800 | $4,088 |
| San Michele 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,276 | $1,250 | $4,816 |
| San Michele 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,583 | $1,250 | $5,518 |
| San Michele 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,379 | $1,075 | $1,912 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 86 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the San Michele Neighborhood of Sarasota, FL.
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Cheapest Available San Michele Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the San Michele area of Sarasota, FL is a Studio unit found at Palm Place priced from $1,140. Timberlake Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here are the most affordable San Michele apartments for rent in Sarasota, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Place | The Bristol | Studio,1BA | $1,140 |
| Timberlake Apartments | One Bed / One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Cypress Square II | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,217 |
| North Washington Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Summer Cove Apartments | Chateau | 1BR,1BA | $1,499 |
| TGM University Park | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,499 |
| Rolling Green | De Soto | 2BR,1BA | $1,523 |
| TGM Palm Aire | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,539 |
| Amalfi on the Ridge | Capri | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Michele, FL
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Michele area is the $1.30 price per square foot 3053 Monica Pky Model at 3053 Monica Pky, Unit Mother in law suite in the in the Bellevue Terrace neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value San Michele apartment is the Heron Model at Raven at Ringling starting at $1,849 with a $1.93 price per square foot in the Bayou Oaks neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Michele apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3053 Monica Pky, Unit Mother in law suite | 3053 Monica Pky | Studio ,1BA | $1.30 |
| Raven at Ringling | Heron | 2BR,2BA | $1.93 |
| Cypress Square II | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| Rolling Green | De Soto | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| TGM Palm Aire | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| The Point at Bella Grove | 1x1 - 755 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| Amalfi on the Ridge | Avanti | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| TGM University Park | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| North Washington Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath Large | 2BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| Timberlake Apartments | One Bed / One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Michele Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in San Michele?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in San Michele is at Palm Place listed at $1,160.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom San Michele Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom San Michele Apartment is $1,199 at Timberlake Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom San Michele Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in San Michele is starting from $1,250 at North Washington Apartment Homes.
What is the most affordable San Michele Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap San Michele Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rolling Green and starts from $1,630.
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