Cheap Apartments for Rent in the San Michele Neighborhood of Sarasota, FL from $800 (86 Rentals)

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property at 4845 Rilma Ave

$1,400

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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4845 Rilma Ave, Unit 124

4845 Rilma Ave
SarasotaFL34234

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property at 2469 Twin Dr

$1,550

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$1,550

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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2469 Twin Dr, Unit 23

2469 Twin Dr
SarasotaFL34234

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property at 1014 Mecca Dr

$1,675 - $1,850

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1014 Mecca Dr

SarasotaFL34234
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Hidden Acres
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hidden Acres

1284 Hidden CirSarasota, FL 34243
Corporate Housing
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Shadowood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shadowood Apartments

1927 Sanford CirSarasota, FL 34234
Corporate Housing

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Applegate Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Applegate Apartments

1500-1550 N Lockwood Ridge RdSarasota, FL 34237
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Ringling Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ringling Apartments

1060 Indian Beach DrSarasota, FL 34234
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property at 5236 Kenwood Ave

$1,400

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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5236 Kenwood Ave

SarasotaFL34234
property at 4800 Rilma Ave

$1,395 - $1,495

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4800 Rilma Ave

SarasotaFL34234
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Soto Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Soto Apartments

4601 Tri Par DrSarasota, FL 34234

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San Michele, Sarasota, FL Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palm PlaceThe BristolStudio,1BA$1,140
Timberlake ApartmentsOne Bed / One Bath1BR,1BA$1,199
Cypress Square IIA11BR,1BA$1,217
North Washington Apartment Homes2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,250
Summer Cove ApartmentsChateau1BR,1BA$1,499
TGM University ParkA11BR,1BA$1,499
Rolling GreenDe Soto2BR,1BA$1,523
TGM Palm AireA11BR,1BA$1,539
Amalfi on the RidgeCapri1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3053 Monica Pky, Unit Mother in law suite3053 Monica PkyStudio ,1BA$1.30
Raven at RinglingHeron2BR,2BA$1.93
Cypress Square IIB12BR,2BA$1.63
Rolling GreenDe Soto2BR,1BA$1.70
TGM Palm AireA11BR,1BA$1.94
The Point at Bella Grove1x1 - 755 sqft1BR,1BA$2.10
Amalfi on the RidgeAvanti1BR,1BA$2.13
TGM University ParkA11BR,1BA$2.13
North Washington Apartment Homes2 Bedroom/1 Bath Large2BR,1BA$2.18
Timberlake ApartmentsOne Bed / One Bath1BR,1BA$2.00

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including San Michele, Sarasota, and the greater Sarasota area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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.

Expert Rental Resources

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