Frequently Asked Questions

Beyond base rent, residents pay $119 per month in fixed required fees, plus electricity and water and sewer based on actual usage, plus renters liability insurance. The fixed monthly fees are internet at $85, valet trash at $25, a pest control fee at $5, and a rent billing fee at $4. Optional monthly items include a reserved garage parking space and pet rent at $25 per pet. A complete fee schedule is published on our fees page.

Move-in costs are a $100 application fee per applicant, a $200 administrative fee per primary leaseholder, and a refundable security deposit. All three are one-time charges. See the security deposit question below for how the deposit amount is determined.

The standard refundable security deposit is $300 for approved applicants. Applicants approved with conditions may be required to pay up to one month of rent instead.

The application fee is $100 per applicant. Every lease signer applies separately, so a two-lease-signer household pays $200 in application fees total.

Yes. The administrative fee is $200 per primary leaseholder, charged at the time of application submission.

Utilities are not included in rent. Electricity and water and sewer are billed based on actual usage, and water and sewer is submetered per apartment. Internet is a flat $85 per month, valet trash is a flat $25 per month, and pest control is a flat $5 per month.

Internet service is provided by BlueStream and is required for all residents at $85 per month. Equipment is provided.

Each leaseholder receives one space in the parking garage. A reserved space or a space for an additional vehicle is $150 per month, and garage parking beyond the included space is first come, first served. EV charging is available on-site and billed pay-per-use.

The credit builder fee is $9 per leaseholder per month. The program reports on-time rent payments to credit bureaus, which can help residents build credit history. This fee is optional and not required.

Yes. Renters liability insurance with a minimum of $100,000 in coverage is required for the primary leaseholder and is billed monthly. Residents may provide their own policy from a third-party insurer or enroll in our property program at $16 per month. Personal property coverage is recommended but not required.

The late fee is 10 percent of monthly rent. A returned or insufficient-funds payment carries a $35 fee.

Two options exist: a lease buy-out at 200 percent of monthly rent, which releases the resident from the remaining term, or a reletting fee at 100 percent of monthly rent, which applies once the apartment is re-leased. Transferring to a different apartment within the community carries a separate $800 unit transfer fee.

Yes. Pet fees are $300 once per pet plus $25 per pet per month in pet rent. Residents have access to Pawprints, our on-site dog park, and an on-site pet spa for washing and grooming. A maximum of two pets is allowed per apartment, not exceeding 100 pounds each, and vaccination records are required before move-in.

Service animals and emotional support animals are exempt from pet fees, pet rent, and weight or breed restrictions. Documentation may be required.

Yes. Failing to pick up pet waste carries a $50 fine, an unleashed pet carries a $50 fine, and an unregistered pet carries a $100 initial fine plus $10 per day until registered.

Applicants are evaluated on income, credit history, and rental history.

Yes. Guarantors must meet the 3x income requirement on their own. Co-signers may combine incomes with the applicant to meet the requirement.

Approval typically takes 24 to 48 hours once identity and income verification through Verifast is complete after submission.

Yes. Virtual tours are available and applications are accepted without an in-person tour.

No, Aspire on 10th does not currently offer a deposit alternative program.

Lease terms from 12 to 18 months are available.

Aspire on 10th is currently offering two months free on 12-month or longer leases, applicable to any size standard apartment home. Specials change periodically; confirm the current offer with the leasing office.

We require at least 5 days from the date the application is submitted.

Aspire on 10th offers studio, one, two, and three bedroom apartment homes. Studios are the S1 at 573 square feet and the S3 at 609 square feet. One bedrooms run from 670 to 830 square feet across seven layouts. Two bedrooms run from 995 to 1,205 square feet across four layouts. Three bedrooms are the C1 at 1,455 square feet and the C2 at 1,520 square feet. Current pricing and availability for each plan are on our floor plans page.

The Workforce Incentive Program offers select apartment homes at reduced rents for households whose income falls within defined limits. Program homes share the same layouts as our market-rate apartments, and residents have full access to every community amenity. Available floor plans are marked "Workforce Incentive Program" on the floor plans page.

Qualification is based on total household income relative to the area median income for Sarasota County, adjusted for household size.

• Studio S1, 80% AMI: 1-person household under $63,900 annually; 2-person household under $73,050
• Studio S1, 100% AMI: 1-person household under $79,900 annually; 2-person household under $91,300
• One-bedroom A3, 120% AMI: 1-person household under $95,880 annually; 2-person household under $109,560

Income verification is required and reevaluated annually based on current county limits.

Yes. Every apartment home includes a full-size washer and dryer.

Every home includes quartz countertops, Frigidaire and Electrolux stainless steel appliances, soft-close cabinetry, a full-size washer and dryer, and generous closet and storage space. Select homes include a private patio or balcony.

Sculpt, our fitness center, includes a stair master. Outdoors there is a resort-style pool and spa with cabanas, a pickleball court, a yoga lawn, grilling stations, a community fire pit, and Pawprints, our dog park. Indoor spaces include a resident lounge with a coffee bar, a billiard room, a conference room, and coworking stations. The community also offers a pet spa, bike storage, a package room, secured entry, and a parking garage with EV charging. Aspire on 10th is a smoke-free community.

Yes. Additional storage lockers are available to rent for $40 per month.

Yes. Aspire on 10th is smoke-free indoors and out. Smoking violations carry a $100 fine and cigarette littering carries a $100 fine.

Aspire on 10th is at 1313 10th Street in the Rosemary District of downtown Sarasota, FL, two blocks from Bayfront Park. Galleries, theaters, restaurants, and cafes are within walking distance.

Sarasota Memorial Hospital is approximately 2.7 miles from Aspire on 10th, about a 9-minute drive or 15-minute bike ride. Employees of participating employers may qualify for our Preferred Employer program.