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    Kitchen Hotel Style Guest Suites for Resident Use
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    3850 Deer Drive, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240
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    1 BED $2,065+
    2 BEDS $2,765+
    3 BEDS $3,505+
    Kitchen Hotel Style Guest Suites for Resident Use Dining Area Resort-Style Salt-Water Pool with Sun Shelf
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    5/5 Anonymous on Feb 18, 2025

    Great place to live with wonderful amenities

    5/5 Anonymous on Feb 15, 2025

    I have recently moved into Olana Waterside and I have enjoyed it here!

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    A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets and a white island. A bedroom with a large bed and a ceiling fan.
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    2031 Synergy Ln, Sarasota, FL 34240
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    1 BED $1,970
    2 BEDS $2,365+
    3 BEDS $2,895+
    A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets and a white island. A bedroom with a large bed and a ceiling fan. A modern dining area with a long table and chairs. A swimming pool in front of apartment buildings.
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    5/5 Susan M. on Sep 25, 2024

    feels like home. doesn't have to be spacious. bathroom space for mega makeup person. closet space enough to hold clothes so that they do not wrinkle. fairly priced for young retirees.

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    Kitchen |District of Rosemary at The District at Rosemary, Florida Bedroom | District at Rosemary at The District at Rosemary, Sarasota, 34236
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    710 N. Lemon Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236
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    STUDIO $1,875+
    1 BED $2,075+
    2 BEDS $2,910+
    Kitchen |District of Rosemary at The District at Rosemary, Florida Bedroom | District at Rosemary at The District at Rosemary, Sarasota, 34236 Resident conference room | District at Rosemary at The District at Rosemary, Sarasota, FL Aerial view of pool | District at Rosemary at The District at Rosemary, Sarasota, Florida
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    5/5 Anonymous on Mar 25, 2025

    Lovely place to stay in Sarasota. Nice place for families

    5/5 Anonymous on Mar 18, 2024

    I will be signing a new lease agreement for my third year here. I have zero complaints and love my apartment

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    7350 Honore Ave., Sarasota, FL 34238
    1 BED $1,835+
    2 BEDS $2,525+
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    4449 Mcintosh Park Dr, Sarasota, FL 34232
    1 BED $1,606+
    2 BEDS $1,716+
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    3211 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, FL 34239
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    175 Heron Run Dr, Sarasota, FL 34232
    1 BED $1,534+
    2 BEDS $1,692+
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    3850 Deer Drive, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240
    1 BED $2,065+
    2 BEDS $2,765+
    3 BEDS $3,505+
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    2161 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34240
    STUDIO $1,745
    1 BED $1,790+
    2 BEDS $2,225+
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    201 South Palm Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236
    1 BED $2,132+
    2 BEDS $3,302+
    3 BEDS $6,724+
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    1200 Signal Pointe Circle, Sarasota, FL 34237
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    1450 Pine Warbler Place, Sarasota, FL 34240
    1 BED $1,782+
    2 BEDS $2,309+
    3 BEDS $2,855+
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    2031 Synergy Ln, Sarasota, FL 34240
    1 BED $1,970
    2 BEDS $2,365+
    3 BEDS $2,895+
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    2260 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34237
    1 BED $1,960+
    2 BEDS $2,584+
    3 BEDS $2,847+
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    3211 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, FL 34239
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    419 North Briggs Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34237
    1 BED $1,663+
    2 BEDS $1,903+
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    4110 Winners Circle, Sarasota, FL 34238
    1 BED $1,927+
    2 BEDS $2,039+
    3 BEDS $2,197+
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    710 N. Lemon Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236
    STUDIO $1,875+
    1 BED $2,075+
    2 BEDS $2,910+
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    3516 Coronado Dr, Sarasota, FL 34231
    1 BED $1,650+
    2 BEDS $1,680+
    3 BEDS $2,104+
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    1991 Main Street, Sarasota, FL 34236
    1 BED $2,945+
    2 BEDS $3,594+
    3 BEDS $5,259+
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    4837 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34232
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    3201 Huntington Place Drive, Sarasota, FL 34237
    1 BED $1,520+
    2 BEDS $1,805+
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    5350 Desoto Road, Sarasota, FL 34235
    1 BED $1,850+
    2 BEDS $2,205+
    3 BEDS $3,090+
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    320 Central Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236
    STUDIO $2,075+
    1 BED $2,268+
    2 BEDS $2,659+
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    4271 SOUTHWELL WAY, SARASOTA, FL 34241
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Average rent in Sarasota, FL

$2,135/mo Sarasota, FL average rental price, March 2025
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The average monthly rent of apartments in Sarasota, FL is $2,135.

Sarasota, FL apartment rent ranges

About 44% of apartment rents in Sarasota, FL range between $1,501-$2,000. Meanwhile, apartments priced over $2,001-$2,500 represent 28% of apartments. Around 6% of Sarasota’s apartments are in the $1,001-$1,500 price range. 1% of apartments are priced ≤ $1000.

Sarasota, FL rent trends

Check out the average rent prices in Sarasota by neighborhood.

Compared to the national average rent of $1,755, the average rent in Sarasota, FL is $2,135.

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Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in Sarasota, FL last updated?

Prices and availability in Sarasota, FL were last updated on 29 Apr 2025.

What are the best apartments in Sarasota, FL?

The best apartments in Sarasota, FL are: The District at Rosemary, The Concord Luxury Apartments, Olana Waterside, Aster & Links and Huntington Place.

What is the average rent in Sarasota, FL?

The average rent in Sarasota, FL is $2,073.

What is the price range for a studio apartment in Sarasota, FL?

The price range for a studio apartment in Sarasota, FL is between $1,575 and $3,314.

What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Sarasota, FL?

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Sarasota, FL is between $1,489 and $10,759.

What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Sarasota, FL?

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Sarasota, FL is between $1,445 and $7,483.

What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Sarasota, FL?

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Sarasota, FL is between $1,648 and $11,396.

What type of rental buildings are in Sarasota, FL?

In Sarasota, 44% of the residents are renting compared to 56% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 23% of Sarasota’s rentals, 52% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 23% are single-family rentals.

What do typical apartment communities look like in Sarasota, FL?

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city.  In this case, the apartment buildings in Sarasota are about 21 years old, on average. Of these, 58% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 3 stories. About 91% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 7% are mid-rises, and 5% are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

What apartment floorplans are common in Sarasota, FL?

Rental apartments in Sarasota come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 3% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 42% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 45% of all rentals in Sarasota. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.

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Living in Sarasota, FL

Sarasota is a beautiful Florida city with a popular downtown area that attracts renters and visitors alike. This small city is located directly south of Tampa and St. Petersburg and north of Fort Meyers. It contains several keys located right on the coastline of the Gulf of Mexico with many beachfront parks to enjoy. Siesta Key is probably the most well-known one, along with Otter Key, Lido Key and Longboat Key. Sarasota’s city limits are around 70 miles, with waterfront properties being the most desired parts of the community. Sarasota is one of the best places to live in the entire state of Florida, with lots of amazing restaurants, fun tiki bars and coffee shops to enjoy for both renters and tourists.

Renting in Sarasota, FL

Most people living in Sarasota own their own homes, but renters have access to a variety of apartment communities with top-notch amenities like pools, fitness centers and tennis courts. Meanwhile, condos located in the downtown area mostly attract “snowbirds” from the north each winter season. Many of the homes and apartment buildings in Sarasota tend to lean towards an Italian style of architecture, which makes for a very attractive-looking city. Sarasota’s downtown area is very walkable: renters enjoy a gorgeous marina and it’s easy to walk to the local grocery store, shops and restaurants each day. Each of Sarasota’s neighborhoods has its distinctive charm, but the most popular after downtown are Laurel Park, Fruitville and Longboat Key.

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Shopping in Sarasota, FL

Sarasota’s biggest mall is University Towne Center, a large indoor and open-air shopping plaza that features many established brands such as Saks Fifth Avenue, Apple, and Guitar Center, as well as a variety of restaurants. For waterfront shopping, St. Armands Circle is a fun venue right on Madison Drive featuring boutiques, restaurants and a gorgeous Italian-themed statue right in the middle. Tourists tend to flock to the Crossings at Siesta Key with local beach-themed merchandise and ice cream shops. For grocery shopping, there are three different centrally located Publix grocery stores in Sarasota — one at the Broadway Promenade, one on Bay Street and another at the Shops on Siesta Row.

Transportation in Sarasota, FL

Sarasota is served by the Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT) bus service that runs throughout the city on many different routes, especially going into downtown. This bus service also offers some connections to the city of Bradenton to the north of Sarasota, in Manatee County. For renters living along the beach, the Siesta Key Breeze Trolley Service runs from Siesta Village up along the length of the beach from 8 AM to 10 PM, 7 days a week. The closest airport to Sarasota is the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, conveniently located 5 miles north of the city. Only a little over an hour away to the north is the Tampa International Airport, which is larger and offers more routes all over the globe. Airport shuttles, rental car services and ridesharing services such as Uber and Lyft are also available in Sarasota for renters who prefer a more convenient method of transportation.

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