Cheap Homes for Rent in South Lakewood Ranch Neighborhood of Sarasota, FL from $700 (24 Rentals)

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property at 4353 Timor Pl

$700

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$700

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4353 Timor Pl

SarasotaFL34241
property at 5845 Biscotti St

$1,975

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$1,975

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$1,975

3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5845 Biscotti St

NokomisFL34275

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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
property at 5655 Bentgrass Dr

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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5655 Bentgrass Dr, Unit 9111

5655 Bentgrass Dr
SarasotaFL34235

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property at 4378 Madeira Ct

$2,200 - $2,500

2 Bedroom Rentals

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4378 Madeira Ct

SarasotaFL34233
property at 7171 Boca Grove Pl

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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7171 Boca Grove Pl, Unit 204

7171 Boca Grove Pl
Lakewood RanchFL34202

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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 $1,320. Latitude 27 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,360. Here are the most affordable South Lakewood Ranch apartments for rent in Sarasota, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Halston LakesideA21BR,1BA$1,320
Latitude 27Stilt StudioStudio,1BA$1,360
LunaraA11BR,1BA$1,375
RENDER Legacy Trail by Crescent CommunitiesA1 1/11BR,1BA$1,534
The Adley Lakewood Ranch Waterside ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,561

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Lakewood Ranch, FL

As of June 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Lakewood Ranch area is the $1.60 price per square foot Sanibel Model at Porchlight Twin Lakes in the in the Palmer Oaks : Palmer Oaks Carriage Homes neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value South Lakewood Ranch apartment is the Avery II Model at Martinique at Lakewood Ranch starting at $2,675 with a $1.49 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Porchlight Twin LakesSanibel3BR,2.5BA$1.60
Martinique at Lakewood RanchAvery II3BR,2.5BA$1.49
Venue Live OakB22BR,2BA$1.87
Row WatersideThe Port2BR,2BA$1.98
Atori Lakewood RanchAnafi ALT1BR,1BA$1.91
Botanic Waterside Apartments at Lakewood RanchSpring | A21BR,1BA$2.24
RidgelakeAnna Maria1BR,1BA$2.32
RENDER Legacy Trail by Crescent CommunitiesA2 1/11BR,1BA$2.21
Halston LakesideA21BR,1BA$2.02
LunaraA21BR,1BA$2.34

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota, FL

Ranked #6

Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Lakewood Ranch

What type of rentals are currently available in South Lakewood Ranch?

There are currently 36 Apartments for Rent in South Lakewood Ranch, FL with pricing that ranges from $1,324 to $4,650. There are also 109 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Lakewood Ranch ranging from $700 to $8,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Lakewood Ranch?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Lakewood Ranch ranges from $700 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,754.

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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