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$1,175 - $1,375

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734 21st Ave S

St. PetersburgFL33705

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Shoreline Pointe Apartments
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$1,250 - $2,560
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$1,123 - $2,433
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$1,250 - $2,560
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Shoreline Pointe Apartments

501 116th Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33716
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Zura Bay
$1,275 - $2,185
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$869 - $1,779
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$406
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$1,275 - $2,185
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Zura Bay

111 73rd Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33702
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Trellis at the Lakes
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$1,288 - $1,928
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$1,081 - $1,721
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$207
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$1,288 - $1,928
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Trellis at the Lakes

11401 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33716
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Crescent Lane
$1,295 - $1,465
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$1,025 - $1,195
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Crescent Lane

2000 Gandy Blvd NSt. Petersburg, FL 33702
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St. Petersburg, FL Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in St. Petersburg, FL

Pricing Updated: 04/04/2026

Current apartment rentals in the St. Petersburg, FL area range in price from $698 to $25,000 with an overall median price of $5,556. The three St. Petersburg neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Edgemoor at $1,150, Skyway Marina District at $1,800, and Roser Park at $1,595. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for St. Petersburg Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Edgemoor$2,500$1,1504
Skyway Marina District$2,500$1,80010
Roser Park$2,700$1,59510
Lakewood$2,950$1,40018
Central Oak Park$3,000$1,4758
Sawgrass Lake$3,000$1,30011
Azalea$3,100$1,5953
Long Bayou$3,200$95017
Bear Creek$3,212$1,4506
Mobel Americana$3,245$1,15013

Cheapest Available St. Petersburg Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in St. Petersburg, FL is a Studio unit found at Whitehall Garden Apartments in the Bayview neighborhood priced from $1,000. Reserve at Lake Pointe Apartments and Townhomes in the Bayview neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St. Petersburg apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Whitehall Garden ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Reserve at Lake Pointe Apartments and TownhomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
The WaylandStudio, One Bath North DeluxeStudio,1BA$1,103
Bridgewater Luxury RentalsChelsea1BR,1BA$1,135
Colony ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,150
San Rafael Apartments2Studio,1BA$1,195
Dover Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1,200
Pine Villa Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1,200
LakesideStudioStudio,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Petersburg, FL

As of April 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the St. Petersburg area is the $1.28 price per square foot C2 Model at St. Charles Row in the in the Lakewood Estates neighborhood starting from $1,919. The second greatest value St. Petersburg apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Mandalay on 4th at Baypointe Preserve starting at $1,575 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Brighton Bay neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for St. Petersburg apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
St. Charles RowC23BR,2.5BA$1.28
Mandalay on 4th at Baypointe Preserve2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.23
Osprey Pointe Apartment Homes2 Bed 2 Bath Full Reno2BR,2BA$1.46
Alta Mar at Broadwater ApartmentsGalleon2BR,2BA$1.24
Inlet Bay at GatewayPlan B2A2BR,2BA$1.61
3979 43rd Ave N, Unit 43 rd Ave3979 43rd Ave N2BR,1BA$1.47
Bardmoor PointeTwo Bedroom One Bath w/ washer and dryer2BR,1BA$1.42
Fountain Court Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.60
Marisol Vista Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1.61
Enclave at Sabal Pointe Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath Renovate Apartment with 780 Sq...1BR,1BA$1.62

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap St. Petersburg Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in St. Petersburg?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in St. Petersburg is at Whitehall Garden Apartments listed at $1,000.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom St. Petersburg Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom St. Petersburg Apartment is $1,135 at Reserve at Lake Pointe Apartments and Townhomes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom St. Petersburg Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in St. Petersburg is starting from $1,225 at Osprey Pointe Apartment Homes.

What is the most affordable St. Petersburg Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap St. Petersburg Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rio Vista Village and starts from $1,675.

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