
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Lakewood Ranch Neighborhood of Sarasota, FL from $1,400 (29 Rentals)
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Latitude 27

Botanic Waterside at Lakewood Ranch

The Adley Lakewood Ranch Waterside Apartments

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THE ENSLEY

Sage on Palmer Ranch

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Row Waterside
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Venue Live Oak

1420 Lakefront Dr

7011-7013 Brentford Rd

Ridgelake

Sorrento

Citria

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The Tides at Waterside

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8270 Ibis St, Unit A

5742 Camelot Dr N

6650 Draw Ln

8581 Daybreak St

8565 Daybreak St

8937 Daybreak St
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5609 Sheffield Greene Cir

5600 Bentgrass Dr

RENDER Legacy Trail by Crescent Communities

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Lunara

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Brea Lakewood Ranch

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Olana Waterside

330 9th St
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238 Mestre Pl
South Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Lakewood Ranch?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Lakewood Ranch Studio Apartments | $1,694 | $1,485 | $1,880 |
| South Lakewood Ranch 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,948 | $1,416 | $3,123 |
| South Lakewood Ranch 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,373 | $1,484 | $4,151 |
| South Lakewood Ranch 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,739 | $1,620 | $7,159 |
| South Lakewood Ranch 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,270 | $3,191 | $3,350 |
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There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Lakewood Ranch Neighborhood of Sarasota, FL.
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Cheapest Available South Lakewood Ranch Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Lakewood Ranch area of Sarasota, FL is a 2 Beds unit found at Halston Lakeside priced from $1,484. RENDER Legacy Trail by Crescent Communities has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,509. Here are the most affordable South Lakewood Ranch apartments for rent in Sarasota, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halston Lakeside | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1,484 |
| RENDER Legacy Trail by Crescent Communities | A1 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,509 |
| Botanic Waterside at Lakewood Ranch | Cove | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,551 |
| The Adley Lakewood Ranch Waterside Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,558 |
| THE ENSLEY | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,589 |
| Lunara | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,597 |
| Latitude 27 | Ibis | 1BR,1BA | $1,610 |
| Row Waterside | The Row | 1BR,1BA | $1,633 |
| Venue Live Oak | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,641 |
| Ridgelake | Brohard | 1BR,1BA | $1,710 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Lakewood Ranch, FL
As of March 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Lakewood Ranch area is the $1.38 price per square foot Robie Model at The Palms Glenside in the in the Lakewood Ranch Development neighborhood starting from $3,396. The second greatest value South Lakewood Ranch apartment is the Avery Model at Martinique at Lakewood Ranch starting at $2,610 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the Woods of Moccasin Wallow neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Lakewood Ranch apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Palms Glenside | Robie | 5BR,3BA | $1.38 |
| Martinique at Lakewood Ranch | Avery | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.46 |
| 8270 Ibis St, Unit A | 8270 Ibis St | 2BR,2BA | $1.81 |
| Halston Lakeside | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| Ridgelake | Casperon | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Sage on Palmer Ranch | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| Latitude 27 | Ibis | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| Venue Live Oak | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| RENDER Legacy Trail by Crescent Communities | A1 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| Botanic Waterside at Lakewood Ranch | Cove | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota, FL
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Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Lakewood Ranch Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Lakewood Ranch Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Lakewood Ranch Apartment is $1,509 at RENDER Legacy Trail by Crescent Communities.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Lakewood Ranch Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Lakewood Ranch is starting from $1,409 at Halston Lakeside.
What is the most affordable South Lakewood Ranch Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap South Lakewood Ranch Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Halston Lakeside and starts from $1,620.
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