Cheap Homes for Rent in the South Lakewood Ranch Neighborhood of Sarasota, FL from $1,200 (25 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the South Lakewood Ranch area of Sarasota.

property at 5845 Biscotti St

$1,950

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$1,950

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3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5845 Biscotti St

NokomisFL34275
property at 5655 Bentgrass Dr

$1,950

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$1,950

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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 5699 Sheffield Greene Cir

$2,100

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$2,100

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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 4378 Madeira Ct

$2,200 - $2,500

2 Bedroom Rentals

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4378 Madeira Ct

SarasotaFL34233

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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

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

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2.5
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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 39 Apartments for Rent in South Lakewood Ranch, FL with pricing that ranges from $1,334 to $5,850. There are also 106 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Lakewood Ranch ranging from $1,250 to $12,000.

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 $1,250 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,291.

Expert Rental Resources

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

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