Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Whitfield Neighborhood of Sarasota, FL from $500 (43 Rentals)

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Timberlake Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Timberlake Apartments

8226 60th Street Cir ESarasota, FL 34243
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Soto Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

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4601 Tri Par DrSarasota, FL 34234

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1 Bedroom Apartments

Omega Apartments

5403 8th Street Ct WBradenton, FL 34207
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Venue at Lockwood
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

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5385 30th St EBradenton, FL 34203

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Oaks at Lakeside
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oaks at Lakeside

5260 34th Street Cir EBradenton, FL 34203
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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 Flamingo Gardens priced from $1,065. Hidden Acres has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here are the most affordable Whitfield apartments for rent in Sarasota, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Flamingo GardensA1F1BR,1BA$1,065
Hidden AcresClassic StudioStudio,1BA$1,099
Shadowood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,199
Palm PlaceThe Hampton1BR,1BA$1,255
Coral Club Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1,350
Champions Walk Apartment HomesOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,409
Ranch Lake ApartmentsOne Bed / One Bath1BR,1BA$1,430
Fountain Lake1 Bed Luxury1BR,1BA$1,441
Rolling GreenDe Soto2BR,1BA$1,445
TGM University ParkA11BR,1BA$1,489

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Whitfield, FL

As of January 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Whitfield area is the $1.85 price per square foot 3 Bed Villa Model at Fountain Lake in the in the Savannah neighborhood starting from $2,298. The second greatest value Whitfield apartment is the B2G Model at Magnolia Estates starting at $1,905 with a $1.81 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.
Fountain Lake3 Bed Villa3BR,2BA$1.85
Magnolia EstatesB2G2BR,2BA$1.81
Rolling GreenDe Soto2BR,1BA$1.61
Ranch Lake ApartmentsOne Bed / One Bath1BR,1BA$1.71
Coral Club Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1.62
Soto Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.87
TGM Palm AireA11BR,1BA$1.98
The Point at Bella Grove1x1 - 755 sqft1BR,1BA$2.08
Champions Walk Apartment HomesOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.94
Flamingo GardensA1F1BR,1BA$1.78

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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 $1,489.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Whitfield?

The cheapest apartment in Whitfield is Flamingo Gardens which is listed at $1,065, while the average apartment in Whitfield costs $2,274.

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 $453 which is $1,821 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Whitfield.

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