Cheap Homes for Rent in the San Michele Neighborhood of Sarasota, FL from $1,200 (73 Rentals)

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property at 5236 Kenwood Ave

$1,375

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$1,375

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$1,375

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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5236 Kenwood Ave

SarasotaFL34234
property at 4845 Rilma Ave

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

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
property at 5450 Longwood Run Blvd

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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5450 Longwood Run Blvd, Unit 202

5450 Longwood Run Blvd
SarasotaFL34243

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property at 2846 W Tamiami Cir

$1,950

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$1,950

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 20

2846 W Tamiami Cir

SarasotaFL34234

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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 $1,135. Cypress Square II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,217. Here are the most affordable San Michele apartments for rent in Sarasota, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palm PlaceThe BristolStudio,1BA$1,135
Cypress Square IIA11BR,1BA$1,217
Tradition at Palm AireA1R1BR,1BA$1,265
Timberlake ApartmentsOne Bed / One Bath1BR,1BA$1,299
North Washington Apartment Homes2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,299
Summer Cove ApartmentsChateau1BR,1BA$1,451
Rolling GreenDe Soto2BR,1BA$1,465
Soto Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,499
TGM University ParkA11BR,1BA$1,499
The Point at Bella Grove1x1 - 755 sqft1BR,1BA$1,517

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Michele, FL

As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Michele area is the $1.63 price per square foot B1 Model at Cypress Square II in the in the Newtown neighborhood starting from $1,465. The second greatest value San Michele apartment is the De Soto Model at Rolling Green starting at $1,465 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the 17th Street 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.
Cypress Square IIB12BR,2BA$1.63
Rolling GreenDe Soto2BR,1BA$1.64
Ringling-Stevenson2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.98
Soto Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.87
4221 Pittenger Dr, Unit Sarasota4221 Pittenger Dr2BR,1BA$2.00
TGM Palm AireA11BR,1BA$2.00
The Point at Bella Grove1x1 - 755 sqft1BR,1BA$2.01
Raven at RinglingFinch1BR,1BA$2.12
Tradition at Palm AireA1R1BR,1BA$1.98
North Washington Apartment Homes2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.08

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Frequently Asked Questions about San Michele

What type of rentals are currently available in San Michele?

There are currently 134 Apartments for Rent in San Michele, FL with pricing that ranges from $800 to $5,712. There are also 228 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in San Michele ranging from $1,250 to $8,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in San Michele?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in San Michele ranges from $1,250 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,944.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in San Michele?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in San Michele range from $1,200 to $5,712, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,375 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $800.

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