Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Lakewood Ranch Neighborhood of Sarasota, FL from $1,300 (45 Rentals)

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Row Waterside
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$1,571 - $4,302
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$1,571 - $4,302
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Row Waterside

1420 Lakefront DrSarasota, FL 34240
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THE ENSLEY
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$1,661 - $2,711
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$1,661 - $2,711
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

THE ENSLEY

310 N Cattlemen RdSarasota, FL 34232
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property at 5699 Sheffield Greene Cir

$2,100

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$2,100
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$2,100

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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5699 Sheffield Greene Cir, Unit 5699

5699 Sheffield Greene Cir
SarasotaFL34235

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property at 5655 Bentgrass Dr

$1,950

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$1,950
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$1,950

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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5655 Bentgrass Dr, Unit 9111

5655 Bentgrass Dr
SarasotaFL34235
property at 4378 Madeira Ct

$2,200 - $2,500

2 Bedroom Rentals

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4378 Madeira Ct

SarasotaFL34233

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Lunara
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$1,425 - $2,999
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$1,425 - $2,999
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$1,425 - $2,999
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Lunara

1700 Ranch RdNokomis, FL 34275
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Olana Waterside
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$1,729 - $4,250
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$1,729 - $4,250
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Olana Waterside

3850 Deer DrLakewood Ranch, FL 34240
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Brea Lakewood Ranch
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$1,898 - $4,687
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$1,898 - $4,687
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$1,898 - $4,687
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Brea Lakewood Ranch

6325 Health Park WayLakewood Ranch, FL 34202
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property at 5845 Biscotti St

$1,950

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$1,950
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$1,950

3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5845 Biscotti St

NokomisFL34275

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South Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Lakewood Ranch Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Lakewood Ranch area of Sarasota, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Halston Lakeside priced from $1,334. Lunara has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,425. Here are the most affordable South Lakewood Ranch apartments for rent in Sarasota, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Halston LakesideA11BR,1BA$1,334
LunaraA11BR,1BA$1,425
Latitude 27Stilt StudioStudio,1BA$1,445
Venue Live OakA11BR,1BA$1,504
RENDER Legacy Trail by Crescent CommunitiesA1 1/11BR,1BA$1,534
Sage on Palmer RanchA11BR,1BA$1,562
Row WatersideStudioStudio,1BA$1,571
THE ENSLEYA11BR,1BA$1,661
SorrentoA11BR,1BA$1,672
RidgelakeAnna Maria1BR,1BA$1,675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Lakewood Ranch, FL

As of August 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Lakewood Ranch area is the $1.45 price per square foot Elston Model at The Palms Glenside in the in the Lakewood Ranch Development neighborhood starting from $3,340. The second greatest value South Lakewood Ranch apartment is the Captiva Model at Porchlight Twin Lakes starting at $2,675 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the Palmer Oaks : Palmer Oaks Carriage Homes neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Lakewood Ranch apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Palms GlensideElston4BR,2.5BA$1.45
Porchlight Twin LakesCaptiva3BR,2.5BA$1.49
Martinique at Lakewood RanchAvery II3BR,2.5BA$1.58
8270 Ibis St, Unit A8270 Ibis St2BR,2BA$1.81
The Adley Lakewood Ranch Waterside ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$2.07
THE ENSLEYA21BR,1BA$2.23
RidgelakeAnna Maria1BR,1BA$2.21
RENDER Legacy Trail by Crescent CommunitiesA2 1/11BR,1BA$2.21
Venue Live OakA11BR,1BA$2.07
Halston LakesideA11BR,1BA$2.11

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South Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota, FL

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Lakewood Ranch Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Lakewood Ranch?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Lakewood Ranch is at Latitude 27 listed at $1,440.

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 $1,329 at Halston Lakeside.

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 $1,740 at Lunara.

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 $2,025.

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