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property at 10295 53rd Ave N

10295 53rd Ave N

St. PetersburgFL33708
property at 3819 47th St N

3819 47th St N

St. PetersburgFL33714

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property at 1665 28th Ave N

1665 28th Ave N

St. PetersburgFL33713
property at 4125 Park St N

4125 Park St N

St. PetersburgFL33709

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property at 1240 70th St N

1240 70th St N

St. PetersburgFL33710
property at 525 9th Ave N

525 9th Ave N

St. PetersburgFL33701
property at 6314 Park Blvd N

6314 Park Blvd N

Pinellas ParkFL33781

Tampa's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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property at 6266 1st Ave S

6266 1st Ave S, Unit 5

6266 1st Ave S
St. PetersburgFL33707
property at 11901 4th St N

11901 4th St N

St. PetersburgFL33716
property at 3451 16th Ave N

3451 16th Ave N

St. PetersburgFL33713
property at 4091 58th Ave N

4091 58th Ave N

St. PetersburgFL33714
property at 445 32nd Ave N

445 32nd Ave N

St. PetersburgFL33704

St. Petersburg, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in St. Petersburg, FL

Pricing Updated: 05/06/2025

Current apartment rentals in the St. Petersburg, FL area range in price from $750 to $19,330 with an overall median price of $4,171. The three St. Petersburg neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Bay Pines at $1,695, Mangrove Bay at $1,100, and Bear Creek at $1,695. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for St. Petersburg Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Bay Pines$1,695$1,6951
Mangrove Bay$2,080$1,10069
Bear Creek$2,485$1,6955
Gandy$2,695$1,12775
Mobel Americana$2,702$1,24296
Tyrone Park$2,745$1,21028
Azalea Homes$2,775$1,21021
Allendale$2,789$99527
Long Bayou$2,875$1,18975
Lakewood$3,049$1,095122

Cheapest Available St. Petersburg Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in St. Petersburg, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Eveningside Apartments in the Bayview neighborhood priced from $1,050. Lincoln Shores Apartments in the Brighton Bay neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,127. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St. Petersburg apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eveningside Apartments1 BR/ 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,050
Lincoln Shores ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,127
Reserve at Lake Pointe Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,130
Osprey Pointe1 Bed 1 Bath - Prior Renovation1BR,1BA$1,175
LakesideStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Nautica ApartmentsThe SternStudio,1BA$1,210
The MeadowsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,235
BridgewaterBanyan1BR,1BA$1,242
Mandalay on 4th at Baypointe Preserve1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Petersburg, FL

As of May 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the 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 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 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
PacificLEASED3BR,2BA$1.58
Enclave at Sabal Pointe Apartments2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Upgraded with 1200 Squar...2BR,2BA$1.51
Kentucky 1414Home2BR,1BA$1.63
1840 2nd Ave N1840 2nd Ave N2BR,1BA$1.45
Nordica VillageWoodlawn1BR,1BA$1.53
Buena Vista2x1U (Buena Vista I)2BR,1BA$1.49
Oak Manor ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.60
Lakeshore Apartments2 BedRoom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.69
Belcher Park Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.69

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Frequently Asked Questions about St. Petersburg

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

There are currently 1662 Apartments for Rent in St. Petersburg, FL with pricing that ranges from $940 to $19,330. There are also 827 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in St. Petersburg ranging from $900 to $23,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in St. Petersburg ranges from $900 to $23,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,869.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in St. Petersburg range from $1,695 to $8,760, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,395 to $15,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,940 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,190.

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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A Local Expert’s Guide To the 10 Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Tampa

Written by: Vickie Ferguson

Hi, and welcome to ApartmentHomeLiving.com, we're here to provide you with all the information you need about top areas in and around Tampa that are great choices to call home.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

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Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

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