Cheap Homes for Rent in Melrose-Mercy Neighborhood of St. Petersburg, FL from $1,000 (37 Rentals)

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3527 1st Ave S

St. PetersburgFL33711

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525 9th Ave N

St. PetersburgFL33701
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470 3rd St S

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 Lakeside priced from $1,200. The Wayland has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,339. Here are the most affordable Melrose-Mercy apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
LakesideStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
The WaylandStudio, One Bath North DeluxeStudio,1BA$1,339
Alta Mar at Broadwater ApartmentsCaravel1BR,1BA$1,361
The Atlas Apartments- SabalRenovated Apartments!1BR,1BA$1,395
Fountain Court Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
441 3rd Ststudio #6Studio,1BA$1,495
Veranda FlatsRenovated One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melrose-Mercy, FL

As of March 26, 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 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 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
2550 10th Ave S2550 10th Ave S4BR,2BA$1.99
Fountain Court Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.73
1701 14th St S, Unit A1701 14th St S2BR,1BA$1.68
The ExchangeB12BR,2BA$2.38
Waterside at Coquina KeyB1BR,1BA$1.76
Alta Mar at Broadwater ApartmentsCaravel1BR,1BA$1.78
Loft at Third Apartments | Renovated 1 & 2 Bedrooms1/1LG1BR,1BA$2.14
932 Newton Ave S, Unit 12932 Newton Ave SStudio ,1BA$1.67
1846 2nd Ave N, Unit 18461846 2nd Ave N1BR,1BA$2.32

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Frequently Asked Questions about Melrose-Mercy

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

There are currently 655 Apartments for Rent in Melrose-Mercy, FL with pricing that ranges from $995 to $7,810. There are also 173 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Melrose-Mercy ranging from $1,000 to $18,000.

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 $18,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,237.

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 $1,550 to $6,253, 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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