Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown St Petersburg Neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL from $400 (60 Rentals)

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844 5th Ave S

St. PetersburgFL33701

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2345 13th St S

St. PetersburgFL33702
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944 15th Ave S

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Sans Souci Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Sans Souci Apartments

512 Dartmoor St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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114 7th St N
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

114 7th St N

114 7th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Astoria Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Astoria Apartments

2026 4th St SSt. Petersburg, FL 33705
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Lutheran Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Lutheran Apartments

550 1st Ave SSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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The Courtyard Vinoy
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Courtyard Vinoy

256-266 7th Ave NESt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Coliseum Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Coliseum Apartments

610 5th Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Northbay Villas
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northbay Villas

1023 Locust St NESt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Woodlawn Oaks
1 Bedroom Apartments

Woodlawn Oaks

1541 16th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33704
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The Plantation Inn
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Plantation Inn

1830 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33704
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844 5th Ave S
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

844 5th Ave S

844 5th Ave SSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Burlington Post 55+
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Burlington Post 55+

3201 Burlington Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33713
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Delmar 745
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Delmar 745

745 Delmar Ter SSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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1601 5th St N
1 Bedroom Apartments

1601 5th St N

1601 5th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33704
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City Place Senior
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

City Place Senior

298 8th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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San Rafael Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

San Rafael Apartments

360 13th Ave NESt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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4601 22nd Ave S
1 Bedroom Apartments

4601 22nd Ave S

4601 22nd Ave SSt. Petersburg, FL 33711
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Nelson Apartment
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Nelson Apartment

430 5th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701

Downtown St Petersburg, St. Petersburg, FL Local Guide

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 Waverly has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,249. Here are the most affordable Downtown St Petersburg apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
LakesideStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
The Waverly1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,249
The WaylandStudio, One Bath North DeluxeStudio,1BA$1,339
Fountain Court Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
441 3rd Ststudio #6Studio,1BA$1,495
Veranda FlatsRenovated One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown St Petersburg, FL

As of March 25, 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 2550 10th Ave S Model at 2550 10th Ave S starting at $2,345 with a $1.99 price per square foot in the Bayview neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown St Petersburg apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1311 24th Ave S, Unit 21311 24th Ave S2BR,1BA$1.65
2550 10th Ave S2550 10th Ave S4BR,2BA$1.99
Fountain Court Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.73
1701 14th St S, Unit A1701 14th St S2BR,1BA$1.68
The Waverly1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.56
999 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St S, Unit 4999 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St S2BR,1BA$2.48
1811 9th Ave S1811 9th Ave S2BR,1BA$2.18
932 Newton Ave S, Unit 12932 Newton Ave SStudio ,1BA$1.67
480 31st Ave N, Unit 480 1/2 Unit B480 31st Ave N1BR,1BA$2.31
1846 2nd Ave N, Unit 18461846 2nd Ave N1BR,1BA$2.32

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown St Petersburg, Saint Petersburg, FL

Ranked #10

Among neighborhoods in Saint Petersburg, FL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is proud to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Downtown St Petersburg, Saint Petersburg, and the greater Tampa area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $1,249 at The Waverly.

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 $1,650 at Lakeside.

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 $3,804.

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