Cheap Apartments for Rent in the San Michele Neighborhood of Sarasota, FL from $800 (111 Rentals)

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property at 4106 Rhine St

$1,600

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$1,600
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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 27

4106 Rhine St

SarasotaFL34234

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property at 1014 Mecca Dr

$1,675 - $1,850

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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1014 Mecca Dr

SarasotaFL34234
property at 2795 Riverside Dr

$1,800

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$1,800
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$1,800

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

2795 Riverside Dr, Unit #2, Unit #2

2795 Riverside Dr
SarasotaFL34234
property at 5160 Willow Links

$1,900

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$1,900
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$1,900

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 1

5160 Willow Links, Unit 91, Unit 91

5160 Willow Links
SarasotaFL34235

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Ringling-Stevenson

1060 Indian Beach DrSarasota, FL 34234
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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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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 Hidden Acres priced from $1,099. Palm Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,115. Here are the most affordable San Michele apartments for rent in Sarasota, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hidden AcresClassic StudioStudio,1BA$1,099
Palm PlaceThe BristolStudio,1BA$1,115
Ringling-Stevenson1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,300
Timberlake ApartmentsOne Bed / One Bath1BR,1BA$1,368
Rolling GreenDe Soto2BR,1BA$1,436
TGM University ParkA11BR,1BA$1,450
New Trail Plaza1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,476
Summer Cove ApartmentsCape Cod1BR,1BA$1,499
Soto Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,499
The Point at Bella Grove1x1 - 620 sqft1BR,1BA$1,523

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Michele, FL

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Michele area is the $1.82 price per square foot Starling Model at Raven at Ringling in the in the Bayou Oaks neighborhood starting from $1,749. The second greatest value San Michele apartment is the 1 Bed/1 Bath Loft-A3 Model at The Crossing at Palm Aire starting at $2,190 with a $2.29 price per square foot in the Fairfield 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.
Raven at RinglingStarling2BR,2BA$1.82
The Crossing at Palm Aire1 Bed/1 Bath Loft-A31BR,1BA$2.29
Rolling GreenDe Soto2BR,1BA$1.60
Soto Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.87
TGM Palm AireA11BR,1BA$1.98
Amalfi on the RidgeAvanti1BR,1BA$2.13
TGM University ParkA11BR,1BA$2.06
Summer Cove ApartmentsCape Cod1BR,1BA$2.29
Ringling-Stevenson1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.16
Timberlake ApartmentsOne Bed / One Bath1BR,1BA$2.28

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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 Hidden Acres listed at $1,099.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom San Michele Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom San Michele Apartment is $1,280 at Palm Place.

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 $1,436 at Rolling Green.

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 $1,636.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The Best Sarasota Neighborhoods for Renting: Culture, Beaches, and Affordable Apartments

Written by: J. Lang Wood

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

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