Downtown Sarasota

Sarasota, FL

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Downtown Sarasota - Sarasota, FL

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The crown jewel of the Cultural Coast

Artistic • Walkable • Vibrant • Charming • Eclectic •

Downtown Sarasota is the cultural, culinary, and nightlife epicenter of the city. Main Street is brimming with restaurants, cafes, and bars, in addition to specialty shops and boutiques. Downtown also contains artistic gems such as the Sarasota Opera House, Florida Studio Theatre, and McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre.

Renting in Downtown Sarasota places residents within walking distance of the neighborhood’s exceptional commercial offerings as well as gorgeous spots like Bayfront Park, which touts panoramic waterfront views and scenic trails to explore. Downtown is convenient to other popular outdoor venues as well, including Payne Park and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. The community is also just a short drive away from world-class beaches like Lido Key Beach, Siesta Key, and Longboat Key.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Downtown Sarasota is $1,787 for a studio, $2,227 for one bedroom, $3,015 for two bedrooms, and $4,150 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Sarasota has increased by 0.8% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 588 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,787/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 783 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,227/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,103 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,015/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,471 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,150/month

    Average Rent

Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

  • Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
  • Sarasota Jungle Gardens
  • Mote Marine Aquarium
  • Phillippi Estate Park
  • Red Bug Slough Preserve

Military Bases

Airports

  • Sarasota/Bradenton International

Colleges

Top Apartments in Downtown Sarasota

One Palm

One Palm

201 S Palm Ave,
Sarasota, FL 34236

$3,367 - $7,097 | 1-3 Beds

CitySide

CitySide

700 Cocoanut Ave,
Sarasota, FL 34236

$1,997 - $5,708 | Studio - 2 Beds

The DeSota

The DeSota

1415 2nd St,
Sarasota, FL 34236

$2,520 - $4,245 | 1-3 Beds

Aster & Links

Aster & Links

1991 Main St,
Sarasota, FL 34236

$2,886 - $10,906 | 1-4 Beds

Arcos

Arcos

320 Central Ave,
Sarasota, FL 34236

$1,908 - $7,580 | Studio - 3 Beds

Lyra

Lyra

2260 Ringling Blvd,
Sarasota, FL 34237

$1,772 - $4,287 | 1-2 Beds

Cordelia

Cordelia

468 Quay Cmn,
Sarasota, FL 34236

$2,300 - $5,820 | Studio - 3 Beds

The District at Rosemary

The District at Rosemary

710 N Lemon Ave,
Sarasota, FL 34236

$1,945 - $4,885 | Studio - 2 Beds

Timber Chase at Sarasota Bay

Timber Chase at Sarasota Bay

419 N Briggs Ave,
Sarasota, FL 34237

$1,663 - $1,953 | 1-2 Beds

Houses for Rent in Downtown Sarasota

1508 25th St

1508 25th St,
Sarasota, FL 34234

1 Bed | 1 Bath | $765

3224 Clark Dr

3224 Clark Dr,
Sarasota, FL 34234

2 Beds | 1 Bath | $2,300

1019 Snead Ave

1019 Snead Ave,
Sarasota, FL 34237

3 Beds | 2 Baths | $7,500

2641 Martin St

2641 Martin St,
Sarasota, FL 34237

3 Beds | 2 Baths | $10,000

1676 Oak St

1676 Oak St,
Sarasota, FL 34236

2 Beds | 1 Bath | $4,200

212 Cosmopolitan Ct

212 Cosmopolitan Ct,
Sarasota, FL 34236

2 Beds | 2.5 Baths | $5,500

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