Villas at Osprey Harbor Village
3-4 BR · $4,500-$8,000
✓ Direct waterfront access to Little Sarasota Bay and the Intracoastal Waterway
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Compare Apartments in Osprey, FL
2 property profiles · Compare recorded details, advertised rents and editorial feedback summaries where available.
Osprey is a quiet, unincorporated Gulf Coast community in Sarasota County sandwiched between Sarasota and Venice, defined more by Little Sarasota Bay, Oscar Scherer State Park, and Pine View School than by any downtown core. Renting here means almost exclusively individually owned condos or single-family homes rather than large purpose-built apartment communities — high-rise and garden-style apartment complexes common in nearby Sarasota simply aren't part of Osprey's housing stock.
As of mid-2026, Osprey's average 1-bedroom rent runs around $1,800/month, slightly above the national average, with condo rentals in gated waterfront or golf communities like Bellagio Way and The Oaks commanding a premium over the area's abundant single-family house rentals.
Southbay/Bellagio Way area, off S Tamiami Trail near the Shops at Casey Key (1)The Oaks golf community, off S Tamiami Trail (1)
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| Complex | Neighborhood | Beds | Advertised rents | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villas at Osprey Harbor Village | Southbay/Bellagio Way area, off S Tamiami Trail near the Shops at Casey Key | 3-4 BR | $4,500-$8,000 | — |
| The Oaks (Windsor Lodge) | The Oaks golf community, off S Tamiami Trail | 1 BR | $2,250-$2,500 | 1990 |
Rents are approximate, from public listings at the research date — confirm with the property.
Southbay/Bellagio Way area, off S Tamiami Trail near the Shops at Casey Key
The Oaks golf community, off S Tamiami Trail
Florida renter essentials
Renters insurance is not optional here. Many Florida leases require it, and standard policies generally do not cover flood damage — that may require separate coverage, even in an apartment. Before signing, look up the building's flood zone on FEMA's flood map service and ask which evacuation zone it sits in.
Ask about the real monthly cost. A recurring theme in public resident feedback is fee stacking: valet trash, common-area electric, mandatory bulk internet, pest control, admin and tech fees. Get the full itemized monthly figure in writing before you apply.
Tour with the AC running and ask about hurricanes. Humidity control is the difference between a fine unit and a moldy one; ask how old the AC is. And ask directly how the building handled the last major storm — communities that performed well say so happily, and reviewers call out the ones that didn't.
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How we build these pages: we examine publicly available resident feedback from sources such as Google, ApartmentRatings, Yelp and Reddit, then summarize recurring themes in our own words. We don't copy review text or display third-party star ratings. Paid partner modules are labeled and do not alter the editorial summary. Trade-offs reflect what residents report — experiences vary. Rent ranges come from public listings and change often; always confirm current pricing, fees and policies with the property directly.
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