Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mel Tan Heights Neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL from $400 (59 Rentals)

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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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Lutheran Apartments
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Lutheran Apartments

550 1st Ave SSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Coliseum Apartments
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Coliseum Apartments

610 5th Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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844 5th Ave S
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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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The Waverly
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Waverly

4601 22nd Ave SSt. Petersburg, FL 33711
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Paradise Bayou
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Paradise Bayou

3220 6th St SSt. Petersburg, FL 33705
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Mel Tan Heights, St. Petersburg, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mel Tan Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mel Tan Heights 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 Mel Tan Heights apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
LakesideStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
The Waverly1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,249
Alta Mar at Broadwater ApartmentsCaravel1BR,1BA$1,361
The WaylandStudio, One Bath North DeluxeStudio,1BA$1,379
Fountain Court Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mel Tan Heights, FL

As of April 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mel Tan Heights 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 Mel Tan Heights 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 Mel Tan Heights 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
3872 7th Ave N, Unit D23872 7th Ave N3BR,1BA$1.99
Fountain Court Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.73
1840 2nd Ave N1840 2nd Ave N2BR,1BA$1.45
Kentucky 1414Home2BR,1BA$1.63
Kentucky 540Home2BR,1BA$2.11
The Waverly1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.56
Alta Mar at Broadwater ApartmentsCaravel1BR,1BA$1.78
932 Newton Ave S, Unit 12932 Newton Ave S1BR,1BA$2.08

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mel Tan Heights, Saint Petersburg, FL

Ranked #62

Among neighborhoods in Saint Petersburg, FL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mel Tan Heights Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mel Tan Heights?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mel Tan Heights is at Lakeside listed at $1,200.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mel Tan Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mel Tan Heights Apartment is $1,249 at The Waverly.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mel Tan Heights Apartment for rent?

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

What is the most affordable Mel Tan Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Mel Tan Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pacific and starts from $1,895.

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