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525 9th Ave N

St. PetersburgFL33701

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Melrose-Mercy, St. Petersburg, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Melrose-Mercy Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Melrose-Mercy area of Tampa, FL is a Studio unit found at Sunkist Apartments priced from $1,195. Lakeside has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Melrose-Mercy apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sunkist ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
LakesideStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
The WaylandStudio, One Bath North DeluxeStudio,1BA$1,359
Alta Mar at Broadwater ApartmentsCaravel1BR,1BA$1,361
The Atlas Apartments- SabalRenovated Apartments!1BR,1BA$1,395
Nordica FlatsA31BR,1BA$1,399

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melrose-Mercy, FL

As of April 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Melrose-Mercy 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 Melrose-Mercy 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 Melrose-Mercy 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
Waterside at Coquina KeyB1BR,1BA$1.76
Alta Mar at Broadwater ApartmentsCaravel1BR,1BA$1.78
932 Newton Ave S, Unit 12932 Newton Ave S1BR,1BA$2.08

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Frequently Asked Questions about Melrose-Mercy

What type of rentals are currently available in Melrose-Mercy?

There are currently 652 Apartments for Rent in Melrose-Mercy, FL with pricing that ranges from $940 to $10,000. There are also 232 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Melrose-Mercy ranging from $1,000 to $20,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Melrose-Mercy?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Melrose-Mercy ranges from $1,000 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,064.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Melrose-Mercy?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Melrose-Mercy range from $1,895 to $6,487, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,350 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,940 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,940.

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