Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Whitfield Neighborhood of Sarasota, FL from $400 (161 Rentals)

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property at 4845 Rilma Ave

$1,400

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$1,400
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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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4845 Rilma Ave, Unit 124

4845 Rilma Ave
SarasotaFL34234

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property at 2469 Twin Dr

$1,550

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$1,550
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$1,550

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 4751 Travini Cir

$1,750 - $2,300

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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4751 Travini Cir

SarasotaFL34235

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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

$1,400

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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5236 Kenwood Ave

SarasotaFL34234

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property at 4800 Rilma Ave

$1,395 - $1,495

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4800 Rilma 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 1 Bed unit found at Oaks at Lakeside priced from $493. Palm Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,140. Here are the most affordable Whitfield apartments for rent in Sarasota, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oaks at Lakeside1B1B 301BR,1BA$493
Palm PlaceThe BristolStudio,1BA$1,140
Timberlake ApartmentsOne Bed / One Bath1BR,1BA$1,199
Arbor Oaks of BradentonDon't Wait These Reduced Rates Are Fire! Apply ...1BR,1BA$1,385
Coral Club Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1,411
Fountain Lake Bradenton1 BED CLASSIC/LUXURY1BR,1BA$1,449
Flamingo GardensB22BR,2BA$1,465
Champions Walk Apartment HomesOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,468
TGM University ParkA11BR,1BA$1,499
Summer Cove ApartmentsChateau1BR,1BA$1,499

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Whitfield, FL

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Whitfield area is the $1.67 price per square foot B3 Model at Solaire in the in the Riva Trace neighborhood starting from $2,025. The second greatest value Whitfield apartment is the Two Bed / One Bath Model at Ranch Lake Apartments starting at $1,765 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the Fairfield 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.
SolaireB32BR,2BA$1.67
Ranch Lake ApartmentsTwo Bed / One Bath2BR,1BA$1.56
Raven at RinglingHeron2BR,2BA$1.93
Rolling GreenDe Soto2BR,1BA$1.70
Fountain Lake Bradenton1 BED VILLA1BR,1BA$1.74
Flamingo GardensB22BR,2BA$1.74
Coral Club Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1.69
TGM Palm AireA11BR,1BA$1.94
Arbor Oaks of BradentonDon't Wait These Reduced Rates Are Fire! Apply ...1BR,1BA$1.85
Oaks at Lakeside1B1B 701BR,1BA$2.00

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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 $1,499.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Whitfield?

The cheapest apartment in Whitfield is Oaks at Lakeside which is listed at $493, while the average apartment in Whitfield costs $2,371.

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 3 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 $637 which is $1,734 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Whitfield.

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