Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Greater South Central Neighborhood of St. Petersburg, FL from $400 (54 Rentals)

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720 7th Ave N

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680 22nd Ave S

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750 7th Ave N

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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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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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City Place Senior
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

City Place Senior

298 8th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Sunkist Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Sunkist Apartments

315 7th Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Paradise Bayou
1 Bedroom Apartments

Paradise Bayou

3220 6th St SSt. Petersburg, FL 33705
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Nelson Apartment
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Nelson Apartment

430 5th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Park View Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Park View Apartments

658-674 22nd AveSt. Petersburg, FL 33705
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Avalon Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Avalon Apartments

2729 4th St SSt. Petersburg, FL 33705
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Greater South Central, St. Petersburg, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Greater South Central Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Greater South Central area of Tampa, FL is a Studio unit found at Lakeside priced from $1,200. Coliseum Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable Greater South Central apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
LakesideStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Coliseum ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,295
Alta Mar at Broadwater ApartmentsCaravel1BR,1BA$1,361
The Atlas Apartments- SabalRenovated Apartments!1BR,1BA$1,395
Fountain Court Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
The WaylandStudio, One Bath North Tower PStudio,1BA$1,429
Loft at Third Apartments | Renovated 1 & 2 Bedrooms1/1LG1BR,1BA$1,510

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater South Central, FL

As of May 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Greater South Central 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 Greater South Central 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 Greater South Central 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
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
Bayou Court ApartmentsBayou2BR,2BA$2.04
1715 14th St S, Unit 1715 14th St S1715 14th St S3BR,1BA$1.73
Waterside at Coquina KeyB1BR,1BA$1.76
Alta Mar at Broadwater ApartmentsCaravel1BR,1BA$1.78

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Greater South Central, St. Petersburg, FL

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Greater South Central Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Greater South Central?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Greater South Central is at Lakeside listed at $1,200.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Greater South Central Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Greater South Central Apartment is $1,350 at Lakeside.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Greater South Central Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Greater South Central is starting from $1,602 at Alta Mar at Broadwater Apartments.

What is the most affordable Greater South Central Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Greater South Central Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pacific and starts from $1,895.

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