Cheap Homes for Rent in South Sarasota Neighborhood of Sarasota, FL from $900 (317 Rentals)

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

property at 1845 20th St

$1,195

2 Bedroom Rentals

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1845 20th St

SarasotaFL34234
property at 2635 Arnold St

$1,300 - $2,000

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2635 Arnold St

SarasotaFL34231

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property at 2742 Austin St

$1,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2742 Austin St

SarasotaFL34231

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property at 890 Mecca Dr

$1,495

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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890 Mecca Dr

SarasotaFL34234

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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 Hillview Apartments priced from $925. North Washington Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here are the most affordable South Sarasota apartments for rent in Sarasota, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hillview Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$925
North Washington Apartment Homes2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,199
Shadowood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,199
ARIUM Grove WalkA11BR,1BA$1,322
The Reserve at VeniceA11BR,1BA$1,366
ARIUM Citrus RunA11BR,1BA$1,367
LunaraA11BR,1BA$1,380
Treviso GrandLucca1BR,1BA$1,380
L'Estancia Apartment HomesRembrandt1BR,1BA$1,391
Ringling-Stevenson1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Sarasota, FL

As of January 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Sarasota area is the $1.35 price per square foot Robie Model at The Palms Glenside in the in the Lakewood Ranch Development neighborhood starting from $3,316. The second greatest value South Sarasota apartment is the Morgan Model at Martinique at Lakewood Ranch starting at $2,550 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Woods of Moccasin Wallow 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.
The Palms GlensideRobie5BR,3BA$1.35
Martinique at Lakewood RanchMorgan3BR,2.5BA$1.42
Fiore TownhomesThe Avery-A13BR,2.5BA$1.31
Gables at Honore2x22BR,2BA$1.23
The Addison Apartments2/22BR,2BA$1.52
Reserve at Palmer RanchB12BR,2BA$1.69
Halston LakesideB12BR,2BA$1.54
Banyan Trail2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.68
Rolling GreenDe Soto2BR,1BA$1.61
Hillview Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.49

Frequently Asked Questions about South Sarasota

What type of rentals are currently available in South Sarasota?

There are currently 729 Apartments for Rent in South Sarasota, FL with pricing that ranges from $925 to $17,313. There are also 1394 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Sarasota ranging from $1,195 to $45,000.

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 $1,195 to $45,000 with an average monthly rent of $8,402.

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 $1,250 to $17,313, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,399 to $25,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,050.

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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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.