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Buckingham Apartments

6701 Avenue A, Sarasota, FL 34231

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  • Built in 1969
  • 16 units/2 stories

About Buckingham Apartments

Come enjoy Sarasota living at Buckingham Apartments. The address for this community is on Avenue A in Sarasota. Come for a visit to check out the current floorplan options. The leasing staff is ready and waiting for you to come take a tour. Your new home awaits you at Buckingham Apartments. Stop by the leasing office to check the current floorplan availability.

Buckingham Apartments is an apartment community located in Sarasota County and the 34231 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Sarasota attendance zone.

Location
6701 Avenue A, Sarasota,
FL 34231
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Under 30 minutes

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City - Sarasota

Welcome to Sarasota, where coastal beauty meets cultural excellence along Florida's Gulf Coast. This waterfront city offers rental options from downtown apartments to beachfront communities. Current rental trends show average prices ranging from $1,306 for studios to $2,952 for three-bedroom homes, with most areas experiencing modest price adjustments over the past year. The downtown district centers around Main Street and Palm Avenue, while the tree-lined streets of Laurel Park feature historic architecture. Siesta Key and Lido Key complement the mainland with their white-sand beaches and residential communities.

Sarasota's rich cultural heritage shines through the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art and the historic Sarasota Opera House. The city embraces its circus history as the former winter headquarters of the Ringling Bros. Circus. Nature enthusiasts can explore Marie Selby Botanical Gardens or spend time at numerous public parks and beaches. St.

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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Ringling Coll. of Art & Design
Drive: 17 min 8.5 mi
New College of Florida
Drive: 20 min 10.2 mi
SCF, Sarasota, Bradentown
Drive: 29 min 15.4 mi
SCF, Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch
Drive: 25 min 15.5 mi
Buckingham Apartments is within 17 minutes or 8.5 miles from Ringling Coll. of Art & Design. It is also near New College of Florida and SCF, Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch.
Schools
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Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
7 Students
Nearby
Riverview High School
Public High School
Grades PK & 9-12
2,650 Students
Attendance Zone
Gulf Gate Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
545 Students
Attendance Zone
Brookside Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
674 Students
Attendance Zone
Grades 9-12
Nearby
Saltmeadow School
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
13 Students
Nearby
Mangrove School of Sarasota
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
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Transportation

Buckingham Apartments is near Sarasota/Bradenton International, located 11.1 miles or 22 minutes away.

Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Sarasota/Bradenton International
 Drive: 22 min 11.1 mi

Walkability Near Buckingham Apartments

Getting Around
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20 / 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Buckingham Apartments.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
South Bridge Plaza
Walk: 4 min 0.2 mi
SOUTH POINTE SHOPPING CENTER
Walk: 4 min 0.2 mi
Sea Oats Plaza
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
Buckingham Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 0.3 mile, which is about a 5-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Phillippi Estate Park
 Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Red Bug Slough Preserve
 Drive: 7 min 3.2 mi
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
 Drive: 11 min 5.8 mi
Twin Lakes Park
 Drive: 12 min 6.1 mi
Urfer Family Park
 Drive: 12 min 6.2 mi
Buckingham Apartments has 5 parks within 6.2 miles, including Phillippi Estate Park, Red Bug Slough Preserve, and Urfer Family Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Drive: 8 min 4.5 mi
Doctors Hospital of Sarasota
Drive: 12 min 6.8 mi
Buckingham Apartments is 4.5 miles from Sarasota Memorial Hospital, and is convenient to other hospitals, including Doctors Hospital of Sarasota.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Governmental U.S. Coast Guard
Drive: 78 min 53.7 mi
MacDill Air Force Base
Drive: 93 min 62.4 mi
Buckingham Apartments is 53.7 miles from Governmental U.S. Coast Guard, and is convenient to other military bases, including MacDill Air Force Base.
 
 
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Buckingham Apartments have in-unit laundry?

Buckingham Apartments does not offer in-unit laundry or shared facilities. Please contact the property to learn about nearby laundry options.

What utilities are included in rent at Buckingham Apartments?

Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.

Is parking available at Buckingham Apartments?

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Is Buckingham Apartments pet-friendly?

Buckingham Apartments does not allow pets, though service animals are always welcome in accordance with applicable laws.

Does Buckingham Apartments have move-in specials?

Buckingham Apartments is not currently offering any rent specials. Check back soon, as promotions change frequently.

Does Buckingham Apartments offer Matterport 3D tours?

While Buckingham Apartments does not offer Matterport 3D tours, renters can request a tour directly through our online platform.

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