Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown St Petersburg Neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL from $400 (54 Rentals)
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3529 1st Ave S, Unit 4

Lakeside

The Wayland

Nordica Flats

Fountain Court Apartments

Veranda Flats

441 3rd St

Crescent Lake Apartments

The Plantation Inn

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Downtown St Petersburg, St. Petersburg, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown St Petersburg?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown St Petersburg Studio Apartments | $2,200 | $1,050 | $4,292 |
Downtown St Petersburg 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,684 | $1,290 | $8,943 |
Downtown St Petersburg 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,457 | $1,450 | $10,000+ |
Downtown St Petersburg 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,928 | $1,550 | $6,049 |
Downtown St Petersburg 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,700 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
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Cheapest Available Downtown St Petersburg Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown St Petersburg area of Tampa, FL is a Studio unit found at Lakeside priced from $1,200. The Wayland has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,291. Here are the most affordable Downtown St Petersburg apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Lakeside | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
The Wayland | Studio, One Bath North Deluxe | Studio,1BA | $1,291 |
The Waverly | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
Nordica Flats | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
Fountain Court Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
Veranda Flats | Renovated One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
441 3rd St | studio #6 | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
Crescent Lake Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown St Petersburg, FL
As of February 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown St Petersburg area is the $1.65 price per square foot 1311 24th Ave S Model at 1311 24th Ave S, Unit 2 in the in the Highland Oaks neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Downtown St Petersburg apartment is the 2 bedroom Model at Fountain Court Apartments starting at $1,950 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Pasadena Golf & Yacht Club neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown St Petersburg apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1311 24th Ave S, Unit 2 | 1311 24th Ave S | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
Fountain Court Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
1701 14th St S, Unit A | 1701 14th St S | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
2221 8th St S, Unit #2 | 2221 8th St S | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
4916 26th Ave S, Unit 4916 | 4916 26th Ave S | 2BR,1BA | $2.22 |
The Waverly | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
999 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St S, Unit 3 | 999 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St S | 2BR,1BA | $2.48 |
Loft at Third Apartments | Renovated 1 & 2 Bedrooms | 1LRH | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
Crescent Lake Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
Nordica Flats | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown St Petersburg Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown St Petersburg?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown St Petersburg is at Lakeside listed at $1,200.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown St Petersburg Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown St Petersburg Apartment is $1,350 at Lakeside.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown St Petersburg Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown St Petersburg is starting from $1,449 at The Waverly.
What is the most affordable Downtown St Petersburg Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Downtown St Petersburg Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Arte and starts from $3,798.
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