Single-story 2-bed, 2-bath villa in the Morningside community of The Meadows, minutes from The Mall at University Town Center and Benderson Park. It has vaulted ceilings, a screened lanai, luxury vinyl plank flooring and an in-unit washer and dryer. Lawn care and basic cable are included through the HOA. Available November 20.
Home Features. About 1,050 sq ft, unfurnished, all on one level. Open living and dining area with soaring vaulted ceilings. Luxury vinyl plank flooring in the living areas and bedrooms; tile in the foyer, kitchen and baths. Kitchen with white appliances, a glass-top range, a double stainless sink and a pass-through window to the dining area. Primary suite with direct lanai access, a walk-in closet, a dressing area, an extended vanity and a walk-in shower. Second bedroom with an arched window, next to the guest bath (tub/shower combo) In-unit washer and dryer. Screened lanai through sliding glass doors, plus a private lattice-fenced front courtyard. Central air; 1 off-street parking space. Cat-friendly (1 cat).
Community & Location. The Meadows is an established Sarasota community with pools, tennis courts, walking and biking trails, well-kept green spaces, and golf and dining nearby. You're close to UTC, Benderson Park, shopping, restaurants and major roads, in a quiet residential setting.
Lease Terms. Minimum 12-month lease. Move-in funds: first month's rent and a security deposit equal to one month's rent. Qualified applicants may be eligible for a no-security-deposit option through PMI Southwest Florida's partnership with Obligo. Tenant pays water and electric.... The HOA provides lawn maintenance and basic cable.
Fees & Requirements. Application fee: $100. Association application: $75, plus $25 for a background check (unless provided); allow 10 days for processing. Pets: 1 cat only. $250 refundable pet fee and $25/mo pet rent. No dogs.
Pet screening (required for all applicants): free if you have no pets (acknowledgement form only); $30 for the first pet and $25 for each additional. Assistance animals have no fees or deposits but must be approved through the screening service.
Resident Benefits Package (required): $39.95/mo. Includes insurance, air filter delivery, utility setup, credit building and rent rewards. The optional Premium tier ($49.95/mo) adds identity protection and pest control. If you carry your own insurance, the package costs $11.95/mo less. No smoking.
Professionally managed by PMI Southwest Florida. Cats Allowed, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Cats ok, Tenant pays water/sewer, Cable television included, Tenant pays trash removal, 1 parking spot, Stove/oven & Tile floors.
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Property Summary
Property Type:
Apartment
Rental Fee:
$1,845
Bedrooms:
2 beds
Bathrooms:
2 baths
Size:
1,050 sqft
Pets:
Cats only
Laundry:
In unit
Parking:
Yes
Available:
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ID:
84732502
Amenities
•Washer/Dryer In Unit
•Air Conditioning
•Parking
•Dishwasher
•Bike Paths
•Cable/Satellite TV
•Courtyard
•Fenced Yard
•Golf Course
•Pool
•Refrigerator
•Smoke-Free
•Tennis Court
•Tile Floors
•Vaulted Ceilings
•Vinyl/Laminate Floors
•Walk-in Closets
Additional Details
This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment at 4554 Morningside #42 in Sarasota, FL 34235 rents for $1,845 a month. It has 1,050 square feet and is pet friendly. 4554 Morningside #42 was advertised by MJ Loparco on November 14, 2026.
How the Rent Compares
At $1,845 a month, this apartment is close to the typical rent for 2-bedroom apartments and condos in Sarasota (about $1,950).
Typical $1,950This home $1,845
$1,500$4,110
From 109 two-bedroom apartments and condos listed in Sarasota on RentalSource in November 2026: the scale holds eight in ten of them, and the shaded band the middle half.
$1,950Typical rent for 2-bedroom apartments and condos in Sarasota
This home was last listed for rent on RentalSource from July to October 2026, starting at $1,795 and ending at $1,495. Today's rent is $350 higher.
Rent history for this home, newest first
Date
Event
Rent
Change
November 14, 2026
Listed for rent
$1,845+23.4%
+23.4%
October 20, 2026
Listing removed
$1,495
October 4, 2026
Price change
$1,495−3.5%
−3.5%
September 19, 2026
Price change
$1,550−6.1%
−6.1%
August 25, 2026
Price change
$1,650−2.7%
−2.7%
August 1, 2026
Price change
$1,695−5.6%
−5.6%
July 11, 2026
Listed for rent
$1,795−3.0%
−3.0%
April 30, 2024
Listing removed
$1,850
April 20, 2024
Listed for rent
$1,850
June 24, 2023
Listing removed
$1,850
These are listed prices. What renters actually paid may have been different.
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