Single-story 2 bedroom, 2 bath home in gated Palm Lakes, with 1,464 square feet, an attached 1-car garage, and a private courtyard out front.
The front living room has high ceilings and tile floors throughout. The kitchen has stainless appliances, a breakfast bar, and a pantry, and opens to the dining area with sliders out to the screened lanai.
The two bedrooms sit on opposite sides of the home for privacy. The primary suite has a walk-in closet, an extra nook that works well as an office or reading area, and its own bath with a walk-in shower. The guest bath has a tub and shower combo. Inside laundry with a washer and dryer.
Palm Lakes has a heated community pool, a clubhouse, and a playground, and the association takes care of the lawn. You're a few minutes from University Parkway, UTC, and I-75, and about six miles from downtown Sarasota.
Available now on a 12-month unfurnished lease at $1,900 a month. Tenant pays electric, water/sewer, internet, and pest control. Amenities: Oven, Dining Room, Primary Bath, Blinds, Electric Heat, Landscaping, Sprinkler System & Access Gate.
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Property Summary
Property Type:
Apartment
Rental Fee:
$1,900
Bedrooms:
2 beds
Bathrooms:
2 baths
Size:
1,464 sqft
Pets:
Yes
Laundry:
In unit
Parking:
Garage
Available:
Inquire
ID:
84680977
Amenities
•Washer/Dryer In Unit
•Air Conditioning
•Dishwasher
•Balcony/Patio
•Ceiling Fan
•Clubhouse
•Controlled Access
•Courtyard
•Electric Range
•Garbage Disposal
•High-Speed Internet
•Microwave
•Playground/Park
•Pool
•Refrigerator
•Stainless Steel Appliances
•Tile Floors
•Vaulted Ceilings
•Walk-in Closets
•Yard
Leasing Information
Twelve month lease, unfurnished. The Palm Lakes association only allows one-year leases and must approve all tenants (about a $100 application fee paid by the tenant) before move-in, so plan your timeline accordingly. Pets considered with owner approval, subject to association rules. Tenant pays all utilities (electric, water/sewer, internet) and pest control. Association covers lawn care.
Additional Details
This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment at 3220 78th Ave E in Sarasota, FL 34243 rents for $1,900 a month. It has 1,464 square feet and is pet friendly. 3220 78th Ave E was advertised by Hayley Dunford on November 1, 2026.
How the Rent Compares
At $1,900 a month, this apartment is close to the typical rent for 2-bedroom apartments and condos in Sarasota (about $1,900).
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