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property at 321 Ohio Pl

321 Ohio Pl

SarasotaFL34236

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3635 Lalani Blvd

SarasotaFL34232

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Cheapest Available South Sarasota Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Sarasota area of Sarasota, FL is a Studio unit found at Shadowood Apartments priced from $1,199. North Washington Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable South Sarasota apartments for rent in Sarasota, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shadowood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,199
North Washington Apartment Homes2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,250
Armada Rd. Apartments404 Armada - StudioStudio,1BA$1,250
404 Armada Rd SStudioStudio,1BA$1,275
Clubside Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$1,300
Treviso GrandLucca1BR,1BA$1,350
L'Estancia Apartment HomesRembrandt1BR,1BA$1,359
Greenway2-bed, 1-bath at Greenway2BR,1BA$1,363
Venice Isles Luxury ApartmentsLido1BR,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Sarasota, FL

As of November 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Sarasota area is the $1.51 price per square foot Morgan Model at Martinique at Lakewood Ranch in the in the Woods of Moccasin Wallow neighborhood starting from $2,695. The second greatest value South Sarasota apartment is the The Avery-A1 Model at Fiore Townhomes starting at $2,375 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Venice Englewood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Sarasota apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Martinique at Lakewood RanchMorgan3BR,2.5BA$1.51
Fiore TownhomesThe Avery-A13BR,2.5BA$1.33
Gables at Honore2x22BR,2BA$1.23
5168 Northridge Rd, Unit 1125168 Northridge Rd3BR,2BA$1.56
The Silkwood ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.76
Marigot BaySouth Hampton2BR,2BA$1.71
Saratoga PlaceBismark2BR,1BA$1.40
The Addison Apartments2/22BR,2BA$1.61
Rolling GreenDe Soto2BR,1BA$1.61
The Rialto Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.76

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Sarasota Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Sarasota?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Sarasota is under $1,395.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Sarasota?

The cheapest apartment in South Sarasota is Shadowood Apartments which is listed at $1,299, while the average apartment in South Sarasota costs $3,460.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Sarasota?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 33 regular apartments in South Sarasota that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in South Sarasota?

Cheap apartments in South Sarasota have an average cost of $155 which is $3,305 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Sarasota.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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