5+ Days Ago
Highlights
- Large kitchen
- Covered parking
- Gated community
- Walk in closets
- Pool & spa
- Beautiful clubhouse
Location
1280 Dolphin Bay Way #204, Sarasota, FL 34242, USA
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Amenities for 1280 Dolphin Bay Way #204
Apartment Amenities
| Carpet | Ceiling Fan |
| Central Air | Electric Heating |
| High Ceilings | Walk-in Closet |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
Building
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Garage Parking | Outdoor Space |
| Swimming Pool |
Other
| Seven Rooms |
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About 1280 Dolphin Bay Way #204
Property Status: Pending Enjoy one of the best views on Siesta Key ~ unobstructed WATER VIEWS of the Bay/Intercoastal from your private large covered lanai with all new impact glass doors, and have coffee on your own private brick patio with water views that leads right out to the dock. This seasonal rental is available MAY 1, 2025, but this unit does have a 3 month minimum stay. This spacious unit is one of Siesta Key's best complexes on Dolphin Bay. This updated unit has a large kitchen with an eat in area making entertaining a breeze. This condo is beautiful and meticulously maintained. This unit lives like a home with an extra large living area, walk in closets, two dining areas, and enclosed laundry room. There is ample outdoor living space in front with two private covered patios and covered parking under the building in the private garage. Dolphin Bay is a flawlessly maintained, gated community that offers great amenities including: har-tru tennis courts, beautiful clubhouse, pool & spa, fishing pier, and day dock for boats. All just a short walk to Siesta Key Beach! Office Phone: (941) 504-7769 Copyright © 2026 Stellar MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 1280 Dolphin Bay Way #204 compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 2 miles away
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 725 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 3 miles away
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 2 miles away
- Less expensive
- The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
- Walk-in closet
- More closet space on average
Address details
| Zip code | 34242 |
|---|---|
| Type | Condo for rent |
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Rent trends in Sarasota
2-bedroom apartments at 1280 Dolphin Bay Way #204 cost about 140% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Sarasota.
Median rents as of Mar 7 2026.
Sarasota
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $2,500 |
| April 2024 | $2,498 |
| May 2024 | $2,500 |
| June 2024 | $2,500 |
| July 2024 | $2,400 |
| August 2024 | $2,400 |
| September 2024 | $2,410 |
| October 2024 | $2,426 |
| November 2024 | $2,482 |
| December 2024 | $2,474 |
| January 2025 | $2,462 |
| February 2025 | $2,499 |
| March 2025 | $2,440 |
| April 2025 | $2,278 |
| May 2025 | $2,217 |
| June 2025 | $2,200 |
| July 2025 | $2,144 |
| August 2025 | $2,175 |
| September 2025 | $2,177 |
| October 2025 | $2,165 |
| November 2025 | $2,167 |
| December 2025 | $2,175 |
| January 2026 | $2,265 |
| February 2026 | $2,492 |
| March 2026 | $2,500 |
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Can I afford to live at 1280 Dolphin Bay Way #204?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 1280 Dolphin Bay Way #204
Sarasota Virtual School
1960 landings blvd
sarasota, FL, 34231
K-12Public
B-
Sarasota Virtual Academy
4748 beneva rd
sarasota, FL, 34233
K-12Public
Children First
1723 n orange ave
sarasota, FL, 34234
PKPublic
Oak Park School
7285 hand rd
sarasota, FL, 34241
K-12Public
School of Academic & Behavioral Learning Excellence
6423 9th st e
bradenton, FL, 34203
PK, K-8Public
B
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Getting around Sarasota near 1280 Dolphin Bay Way #204
Walking
3/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).
Driving
8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
4/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
0/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.
Points of interest for 1280 Dolphin Bay Way #204, Sarasota
Groceries
1/10
No grocery stores within walking distance
Shopping
4/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
2/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
0/10
No elementary schools within a 30-minute walk
High schools
0/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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