Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown St Petersburg Neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL from $900 (62 Rentals)

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property at 1665 28th Ave N

1665 28th Ave N

St. PetersburgFL33713

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525 9th Ave N

St. PetersburgFL33701
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3451 16th Ave N

St. PetersburgFL33713

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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. Fountain Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable Downtown St Petersburg apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
LakesideStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Fountain Court Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
The WaylandStudio, One Bath North DeluxeStudio,1BA$1,409
Loft at Third Apartments | Renovated 1 & 2 Bedrooms1/1LG1BR,1BA$1,510
The Vinoy Courtyard ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown St Petersburg, FL

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown St Petersburg area is the $1.39 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 $1,850. The second greatest value Downtown St Petersburg apartment is the LEASED Model at Pacific starting at $1,895 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the Highland Oaks 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$1.39
PacificLEASED3BR,2BA$1.58
3872 7th Ave N, Unit D23872 7th Ave N3BR,1BA$1.99
Fountain Court Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.73
Kentucky 1414Home2BR,1BA$1.63
1840 2nd Ave N1840 2nd Ave N2BR,1BA$1.45
600 Highland St N, Unit 3600 Highland St N2BR,1BA$1.77
1715 14th St S, Unit 1715 14th St S1715 14th St S3BR,1BA$1.73
Booker Creek ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.90
The Waverly1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.62

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown St Petersburg

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown St Petersburg?

There are currently 705 Apartments for Rent in Downtown St Petersburg, FL with pricing that ranges from $940 to $10,000. There are also 267 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown St Petersburg ranging from $950 to $17,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown St Petersburg?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown St Petersburg ranges from $950 to $17,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,675.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown St Petersburg?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown St Petersburg range from $1,725 to $7,400, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,520 to $12,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,190.

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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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