Cheap Homes for Rent in the South Sarasota Neighborhood of Sarasota, FL from $700 (249 Rentals)

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

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

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property at 6125 Rockefeller Ave

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

6125 Rockefeller Ave

SarasotaFL34231
property at 5236 Kenwood Ave

$1,375

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$1,375

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$1,375

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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5236 Kenwood Ave

SarasotaFL34234
property at 2733 Hidden Lake Blvd

$1,375

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$1,375

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$1,375

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2733 Hidden Lake Blvd, Unit B

2733 Hidden Lake Blvd
SarasotaFL34237
property at 3015 Chianti Ct

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3015 Chianti Ct, Unit 106

3015 Chianti Ct
SarasotaFL34237

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property at 1195 Villagio Cir

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1195 Villagio Cir, Unit 102

1195 Villagio Cir
SarasotaFL34237

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property at 2763 Woodgate Ln

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2763 Woodgate Ln, Unit 207

2763 Woodgate Ln
SarasotaFL34231
property at 2155 Wood St

$1,495

1 Bedroom Rentals

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2155 Wood St

SarasotaFL34237

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property at 535 Parkdale Mews

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

535 Parkdale Mews, Unit 535

535 Parkdale Mews
VeniceFL34285

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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 1 Bed unit found at The Lexington priced from $1,099. Cypress Square II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,217. Here are the most affordable South Sarasota apartments for rent in Sarasota, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The LexingtonYorkshire1BR,1BA$1,099
Cypress Square IIA11BR,1BA$1,217
Altera JacarandaA2.11BR,1BA$1,263
North Washington Apartment Homes2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,299
3232 On FruitvilleLevel 11BR,1BA$1,300
Azure at Capri IslesA11BR,1BA$1,309
LunaraA11BR,1BA$1,325
Ringling-Stevenson1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,350
Bella Sol Apartments1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1,350
Maren ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$1,375

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Sarasota, FL

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Sarasota area is the $1.36 price per square foot The Parker-A2 Model at Fiore Townhomes in the in the Venice Englewood neighborhood starting from $2,706. The second greatest value South Sarasota apartment is the Sanibel Model at Porchlight Twin Lakes starting at $3,200 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Palmer Oaks : Palmer Oaks Carriage Homes 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.
Fiore TownhomesThe Parker-A23BR,2.5BA$1.36
Porchlight Twin LakesSanibel3BR,2.5BA$1.60
Martinique at Lakewood RanchAvery II3BR,2.5BA$1.58
Gables at Honore2x22BR,2BA$1.23
Saratoga PlaceMajestic3BR,2BA$1.55
2826 W Rainbow Cir, Unit #28182826 W Rainbow Cir2BR,1BA$1.69
The Addison Apartments2/22BR,2BA$1.52
2068 Fruitville Rd2068 Fruitville Rd2BR,2BA$1.60
Greenway3-bed, 1-bath at Greenway3BR,1BA$1.69
Cypress Square IIB12BR,2BA$1.63

Frequently Asked Questions about South Sarasota

What type of rentals are currently available in South Sarasota?

There are currently 744 Apartments for Rent in South Sarasota, FL with pricing that ranges from $800 to $14,299. There are also 1257 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Sarasota ranging from $700 to $65,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Sarasota ranges from $700 to $65,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,521.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South Sarasota?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Sarasota range from $1,200 to $14,299, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,375 to $24,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $800.

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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