Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Whitfield Neighborhood of Sarasota, FL from $500 (143 Rentals)

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property at 4106 Rhine St

$1,600

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$1,600
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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 27

4106 Rhine St

SarasotaFL34234
property at 1014 Mecca Dr

$1,675 - $1,850

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

1014 Mecca Dr

SarasotaFL34234

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property at 4751 Travini Cir

$1,750 - $2,300

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

4751 Travini Cir

SarasotaFL34235
property at 2795 Riverside Dr

$1,800

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$1,800
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$1,800

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

2795 Riverside Dr, Unit #2, Unit #2

2795 Riverside Dr
SarasotaFL34234
property at 5160 Willow Links

$1,900

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$1,900
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$1,900

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 1

5160 Willow Links, Unit 91, Unit 91

5160 Willow Links
SarasotaFL34235

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Soto Apartments

4601 Tri Par DrSarasota, FL 34234
property at 5236 Kenwood Ave

$1,500

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$1,500
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$1,500

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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5236 Kenwood Ave

SarasotaFL34234

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Whitfield, Sarasota, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Whitfield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Whitfield area of Sarasota, FL is a Studio unit found at Hidden Acres priced from $1,099. Palm Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,135. Here are the most affordable Whitfield apartments for rent in Sarasota, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hidden AcresClassic StudioStudio,1BA$1,099
Palm PlaceThe BristolStudio,1BA$1,135
Oaks at Lakeside1B1B 301BR,1BA$1,264
Champions Walk Apartment HomesOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,267
Ranch Lake ApartmentsOne Bed / One Bath1BR,1BA$1,290
Coral Club Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1,299
Timberlake ApartmentsOne Bed / One Bath1BR,1BA$1,368
Arbor Oaks of BradentonDon't Wait These Reduced Rates Are Fire! Apply ...1BR,1BA$1,385
The Adley Lakewood Ranch Waterside ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,416
Rolling GreenDe Soto2BR,1BA$1,436

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Whitfield, FL

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Whitfield area is the $1.56 price per square foot Two Bed / One Bath Model at Ranch Lake Apartments in the in the Fairfield neighborhood starting from $1,760. The second greatest value Whitfield apartment is the Starling Model at Raven at Ringling starting at $1,749 with a $1.82 price per square foot in the Bayou Oaks neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Whitfield apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ranch Lake ApartmentsTwo Bed / One Bath2BR,1BA$1.56
Raven at RinglingStarling2BR,2BA$1.82
Rolling GreenDe Soto2BR,1BA$1.60
Fountain Lake1 Bed Villa1BR,1BA$1.79
Flamingo GardensB22BR,2BA$1.74
Coral Club Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1.56
Soto Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.87
Arbor Oaks of BradentonDon't Wait These Reduced Rates Are Fire! Apply ...1BR,1BA$1.85
Champions Walk Apartment HomesOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.74
Oaks at Lakeside1B1B 301BR,1BA$1.87

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Whitfield, Sarasota, FL

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for North Central Sarasota, FL. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Whitfield Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Whitfield?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Whitfield is under $1,436.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Whitfield?

The cheapest apartment in Whitfield is Oaks at Lakeside which is listed at $1,264, while the average apartment in Whitfield costs $2,325.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Whitfield?

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 5 regular apartments in Whitfield 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 Whitfield?

Cheap apartments in Whitfield have an average cost of $442 which is $1,883 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Whitfield.

Expert Rental Resources

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