Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown St Petersburg Neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL from $900 (28 Rentals)

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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. 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$1,289
Fountain Court Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
1811 9th Ave S1811 9th Ave S2BR,1BA$1,400
441 3rd Ststudio #6Studio,1BA$1,495
Crescent Lake Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown St Petersburg, FL

As of March 28, 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
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
Loft at Third Apartments | Renovated 1 & 2 Bedrooms1/1LG1BR,1BA$2.14
1811 9th Ave S1811 9th Ave S2BR,1BA$2.11
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown St Petersburg

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

There are currently 691 Apartments for Rent in Downtown St Petersburg, FL with pricing that ranges from $995 to $8,070. There are also 184 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown St Petersburg ranging from $950 to $18,000.

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 $18,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,528.

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 $1,550 to $8,070, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,495 to $11,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,940 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,700.

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