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Railroad 345

Whitehall Garden Apartments

2410 9th Ave S

932 Newton Ave S, Unit 12

Carlton Arms of St. Petersburg

2701 50th Ave N, Unit 105

Reserve at Lake Pointe Apartments and Townhomes

St. Charles Row

Osprey Pointe
Tampa's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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1100 70th St N

6326 30th St N, Unit A

5140 70th St N

Lakeside

The Meadows

Nautica Apartments

Vantage Point Condominiums

The Drake at St. Pete

2323 12th St S

4601 22nd Ave S

Park House Apartments

Mandalay on 4th at Baypointe Preserve

Marisol Vista Apartment Homes

The Wayland

Enclave at Sabal Pointe Apartments

1846 2nd Ave N, Unit 1846

844 5th Ave S

Lincoln Shores Apartments

Gateway On 4th

480 31st Ave N, Unit 480 1/2 Unit B

The Morgan

301 4th Ave N

3700 Haines Rd N

Waterside Village

Atlas at Bay Point

6027 1st Ave N

Alta Mar at Broadwater Apartments

Inlet Bay at Gateway

811 14th St N

Rio Vista Village

Zura Bay

Armature Square Apartments

Fountain Court Apartments

3115 54th Ave N, Unit 2

520 70th St N

2025 7th St S

Raven at Monterey
St. Petersburg, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in St. Petersburg?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap St. Petersburg Studio Apartments | $1,962 | $1,000 | $4,086 |
Cheap St. Petersburg 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,146 | $995 | $6,310 |
Cheap St. Petersburg 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,662 | $1,146 | $7,810 |
Cheap St. Petersburg 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,279 | $1,550 | $8,070 |
Cheap St. Petersburg 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,700 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in St. Petersburg, FL
Pricing Updated: 03/27/2025Current apartment rentals in the St. Petersburg, FL area range in price from $995 to $16,200 with an overall median price of $3,843. The three St. Petersburg neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Bear Creek at $1,350, Azalea at $1,175, and Mangrove Bay at $1,185. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for St. Petersburg Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Bear Creek | $1,850 | $1,350 | 55 |
Azalea | $2,050 | $1,175 | 31 |
Mangrove Bay | $2,180 | $1,185 | 1590 |
Lakewood | $2,470 | $1,115 | 4219 |
Azalea Homes | $2,724 | $1,175 | 733 |
Tyrone Park | $2,724 | $1,175 | 886 |
Long Bayou | $2,754 | $1,075 | 2133 |
Allendale | $2,789 | $995 | 1509 |
Mobel Americana | $2,934 | $1,212 | 2419 |
Gandy | $2,956 | $1,212 | 1687 |
Cheapest Available St. Petersburg Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in St. Petersburg, FL is a Studio unit found at Reserve at Lake Pointe Apartments and Townhomes in the Bayview neighborhood priced from $1,115. Osprey Pointe in the Bayview neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,145. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St. Petersburg apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Reserve at Lake Pointe Apartments and Townhomes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,115 |
Osprey Pointe | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,145 |
Lakeside | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
The Meadows | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,210 |
Vantage Point Condominiums | Crest | 1BR,1BA | $1,212 |
The Waverly | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,249 |
Mandalay on 4th at Baypointe Preserve | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Park House Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Petersburg, FL
As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the St. Petersburg area is the $1.58 price per square foot 4618 Castile Way S Model at 4618 Castile Way S in the in the Bayview neighborhood starting from $2,955. The second greatest value St. Petersburg apartment is the 7210 51st Ave N Model at 7210 51st Ave N starting at $2,599 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the Jungle Terrace neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for St. Petersburg apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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4618 Castile Way S | 4618 Castile Way S | 3BR,2BA | $1.58 |
7210 51st Ave N | 7210 51st Ave N | 3BR,2BA | $1.59 |
Calais Park Apartments | 2X2 - Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.62 |
Enclave at Sabal Pointe Apartments | 2 bedroom 2 bath Apartment with 1200 Square Fee... | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
Bardmoor Villas | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
Nordica Village | Allendale | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
Oak Manor Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Belcher Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
Marisol Vista Apartment Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
The Waverly | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
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St. Petersburg Overview
The second largest city in the Tampa Bay area, St. Petersburg is a wonderful locale snug within the heartland of Florida. From a budding industrial job market to the oh-so-scenic beaches, apartments in St. Petersburg offer plenty of excitement and amenities that are sure to please.
Why live in St. Petersburg, FL?
A hot spot with both tourists and residents alike, St. Petersburg is a fantastic place to raise a family and a solid option for young working professionals as well. With easy access to the larger job market and nightlife excitement of Tampa, apartments in St. Petersburg are an ideal mid-point to a large number of Florida opportunities. Oceanside beauty abounds, and the locals are as likely to help you change a tire as they are to spin a humorous yarn around a few pints at the bar. This 'Sunshine City' is truly a bright example of Florida living at its finest.
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Getting Around St. Petersburg, FL
Walk Score®
66 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
70 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
38 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap St. Petersburg Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in St. Petersburg?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in St. Petersburg is under $1,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in St. Petersburg?
The cheapest apartment in St. Petersburg is Osprey Pointe which is listed at $1,145, while the average apartment in St. Petersburg costs $3,843.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in St. Petersburg?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 31 regular apartments in St. Petersburg that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in St. Petersburg?
Cheap apartments in St. Petersburg have an average cost of $410 which is $3,433 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St. Petersburg.
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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.