
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown St Petersburg Neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL from $400 (60 Rentals)
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Railroad 345

2410 9th Ave S

932 Newton Ave S, Unit 12

Lakeside

2323 12th St S

4601 22nd Ave S

The Wayland

1846 2nd Ave N, Unit 1846

844 5th Ave S
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480 31st Ave N, Unit 480 1/2 Unit B

301 4th Ave N

811 14th St N

Nordica Flats

Fountain Court Apartments

2025 7th St S

2345 13th St S

310 23rd St N

2344 1st Ave N, Unit Small Charming Getaway

441 3rd St

Crescent Lake Apartments

Veranda Flats

1320 18th Ave S

944 15th Ave S

The Plantation Inn

Viridian Apartments- 62+ Senior Community
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 | $2,226 | $1,000 | $4,086 |
Downtown St Petersburg 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,602 | $995 | $5,723 |
Downtown St Petersburg 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,487 | $1,450 | $7,810 |
Downtown St Petersburg 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,183 | $1,550 | $7,960 |
Downtown St Petersburg 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,700 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
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There are currently 60 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown St Petersburg Neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL.
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Lakeside | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
The Waverly | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,249 |
The Wayland | Studio, One Bath North Deluxe | Studio,1BA | $1,339 |
Fountain Court Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
441 3rd St | studio #6 | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
Veranda Flats | Renovated One Bedroom | 1BR,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 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 |
2550 10th Ave S | 2550 10th Ave S | 4BR,2BA | $1.99 |
Fountain Court Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
1701 14th St S, Unit A | 1701 14th St S | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
The Waverly | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
999 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St S, Unit 4 | 999 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St S | 2BR,1BA | $2.48 |
1811 9th Ave S | 1811 9th Ave S | 2BR,1BA | $2.18 |
932 Newton Ave S, Unit 12 | 932 Newton Ave S | Studio ,1BA | $1.67 |
480 31st Ave N, Unit 480 1/2 Unit B | 480 31st Ave N | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
1846 2nd Ave N, Unit 1846 | 1846 2nd Ave N | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
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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 $1,249 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.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
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