Siesta Key, FL 321 Apartments for Rent with Parking

If beautiful coastlines are your thing, you can't go wrong living in Siesta Key, an eight-mile-long barrier island on Florida's Gulf coast, with soft white beaches that consistently rank as the best in the world. But there's more to life on Siesta Key than sand between your toes. Just across the bay from Sarasota and an hour from Tampa, Siesta Key is close to some of the finest shopping, dining, and entertainment the Gulf Coast has to offer. And it's not all retirees and tourists, either. So what are you waiting for? Well, before you begin your apartment search, there are some things you need to know. View Siesta Key City Guide

Parking can be at a premium in some cities where spaces are challenging to find. Some Siesta Key apartments offer parking options, either outside in a common area or within a private garage.

Ask about the stipulations around the parking. Those may include how many guests are allowed and where tenants park.

Some apartments may only allow parking in front of your own unit. Guest parking may be in a common area for up to one person.

If parking is scarce, look around the area before you sign a lease. Ample street parking in a neighborhood championed for its safety is probably fine. However, it’s probably not worth signing a lease if it means battling for daily parking for you and your guests.

Research whether you need a city permit to park in the neighborhood. Look into the associated costs and what to do about visitors who need parking.

Some tenants prefer garage parking near their units. However, an open-air lot may prove cheaper.

Keep in mind that the cost of wear and tear from parking outside can add up. It may be less expensive, in the long run, to look for an apartment with garage parking.