Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Whitfield Neighborhood of Sarasota, FL from $400 (208 Rentals)

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property at 2469 Twin Dr

$1,550

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$1,550
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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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2469 Twin Dr, Unit 23

2469 Twin Dr
SarasotaFL34234

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property at 1014 Mecca Dr

$1,675 - $1,850

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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1014 Mecca Dr

SarasotaFL34234
property at 3505 Longmeadow

$1,700

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$1,700
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$1,700

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Oct 1

3505 Longmeadow, Unit Longmeadow

3505 Longmeadow
SarasotaFL34235
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Melina Sarasota
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$1,791 - $2,831
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Melina Sarasota

2252 Kendrick CirSarasota, FL 34243
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property at 2846 W Tamiami Cir

$1,950

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$1,950
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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2846 W Tamiami Cir

SarasotaFL34234
property at 946 40th St

$1,900 - $2,000

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 5

946 40th St

SarasotaFL34234
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Hidden Acres
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hidden Acres

1284 Hidden CirSarasota, FL 34243
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Shadowood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shadowood Apartments

1927 Sanford CirSarasota, FL 34234
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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
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Soto Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Soto Apartments

4601 Tri Par DrSarasota, FL 34234

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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 Palm Place priced from $1,135. Timberlake Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here are the most affordable Whitfield apartments for rent in Sarasota, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palm PlaceThe BristolStudio,1BA$1,135
Timberlake ApartmentsOne Bed / One Bath1BR,1BA$1,199
Bradenton ReserveA31BR,1BA$1,255
Arbor Oaks of Bradenton? Move-In Special! Pet-Friendly Apartments with...1BR,1BA$1,310
Oaks at Lakeside1B1B 701BR,1BA$1,349
Champions Walk Apartment HomesOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,355
Cirrus at Aqua*S1 - Studio, One BathroomStudio,1BA$1,358
Fountain Lake Bradenton1 BED CLASSIC/LUXURY1BR,1BA$1,359
Bayshore Oaks1 bed / 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,370

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Whitfield, FL

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Whitfield area is the $1.58 price per square foot Three Bed / Two Bath Model at Ranch Lake Apartments in the in the Fairfield neighborhood starting from $2,110. The second greatest value Whitfield apartment is the 2 Bed Model at New Trail Plaza starting at $1,895 with a $1.88 price per square foot in the Newtown 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 ApartmentsThree Bed / Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.58
New Trail Plaza2 Bed2BR,2BA$1.88
Rolling GreenDe Soto2BR,1BA$1.70
Fountain Lake Bradenton1 BED VILLA1BR,1BA$1.74
Flamingo GardensB22BR,2BA$1.74
SolaireA21BR,1BA$1.91
Soto Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.89
Arbor Oaks of Bradenton? Move-In Special! Pet-Friendly Apartments with...1BR,1BA$1.75
Champions Walk Apartment HomesOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.86
Bradenton ReserveA31BR,1BA$1.78

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Whitfield, Sarasota, FL

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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 $1,370.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Whitfield?

The cheapest apartment in Whitfield is Timberlake Apartments which is listed at $1,199, while the average apartment in Whitfield costs $2,249.

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 $289 which is $1,960 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Whitfield.

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