953 12th Ave S
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Southeast Neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL from $400 (68 Rentals)
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2609 4th St S
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1201 22nd Ave S
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986 22nd Ave S
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750 Burlington Ave N
St. PetersburgFL33701
1316 12th St S
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601-603 28th Ave S
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$1,166 - $2,481Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Wayland
305 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St SSt. Petersburg, FL 33705
1215 Melrose Ave S
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3927 6th St S
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1743 Russell St S
St. PetersburgFL33712
734 21st Ave S
St. PetersburgFL33705
730 4th Ave N
St. PetersburgFL33701
1903 7th Ave S
St. PetersburgFL33712
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$1,250 - $1,3501 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Baywalk Apartments
118 6th Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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$1,250 - $1,8001 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026
Tropical Breeze Apartments
1693 2nd Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33713
2025 7th St S
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820 8th Ave S
St. PetersburgFL33701
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$1,295 - $1,6001 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Satoshi Sol-FULLY FURNISHED AND ALL INCLUSIVE
805 4th Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
4018 6th St S
St. PetersburgFL33705
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1771 Russell St S
St. PetersburgFL33712
861-863 22nd Ave S
St. PetersburgFL33705
2227 Highland St S
St. PetersburgFL33705
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$1,300 - $1,6002 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Wildwood Apartments
2400 15th Ave SSt. Petersburg, FL 33712
2219 Highland St S
St. PetersburgFL33705
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2413 Burlington Ave N
St. PetersburgFL33713
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$1,395 - $1,9501 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Avalon- Sabal
2729 4th St SSt. Petersburg, FL 33705
2315 1st Ave N
St. PetersburgFL33713
224 6th Ave N
St. PetersburgFL33701
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$1,478 - $3,6201 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Lake Maggiore
825 32nd Ave SSt. Petersburg, FL 33705
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$1,485Studio Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026
2350 1st Ave N, Unit cottage/apartment
2350 1st Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33713
944 15th Ave S
St. PetersburgFL33705
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$1,500Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 8, 2026
The Vinoy Courtyard Apartments
266 7th Ave NESt. Petersburg, FL 33701
520 15th St N
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2102 14th St S
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$1,5752 Bedroom Apartment Available Now
999 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St S, Unit 4
999 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St SSt. Petersburg, FL 33705
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$1,585Studio Apartment Available Now
2344 1st Ave N, Unit Small Charming Getaway
2344 1st Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33713
727 Dartmoor St N
St. PetersburgFL33701
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$1,675Studio Apartments Available Jan 5, 2026
305 Dr. M.L.K. Jr St S
305 Dr. M.L.K. Jr St SSt. Petersburg, FL 33705
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments
Viridian Apartments- 62+ Senior Community
518 3rd Ave SSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Old Southeast, St. Petersburg, FL Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Old Southeast?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Southeast Studio Apartments | $1,956 | $1,025 | $3,704 |
| Old Southeast 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,443 | $1,000 | $6,220 |
| Old Southeast 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,623 | $1,195 | $7,349 |
| Old Southeast 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,145 | $1,895 | $10,000+ |
| Old Southeast 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,583 | $2,595 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 68 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Old Southeast Neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL.
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Cheapest Available Old Southeast Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Southeast area of Tampa, FL is a Studio unit found at The Wayland priced from $1,158. Baywalk Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable Old Southeast apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wayland | Studio, One Bath North Deluxe | Studio,1BA | $1,158 |
| Baywalk Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Satoshi Sol-FULLY FURNISHED AND ALL INCLUSIVE | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Wildwood Apartments | Model A | 2BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| The Avalon- Sabal | First month half off! Renovated Apartments! | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Lake Maggiore | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,478 |
| Arte St. Pete | S1 x 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $1,955 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Southeast, FL
As of December 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old Southeast 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 Old Southeast apartment is the B5 Model at 930 Central Flats starting at $3,435 with a $2.80 price per square foot in the Highland Oaks neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Southeast apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 1311 24th Ave S, Unit 2 | 1311 24th Ave S | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| 930 Central Flats | B5 | 2BR,2BA | $2.80 |
| 1701 14th St S, Unit A | 1701 14th St S | 2BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Bayou Court Apartments | Bayou | 2BR,2BA | $2.24 |
| 1715 14th St S, Unit 1715 14th St S | 1715 14th St S | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| 634 15th Ave S, Unit 634 | 634 15th Ave S | 2BR,2BA | $2.51 |
| 999 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St S, Unit 4 | 999 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St S | 2BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| The Exchange | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.93 |
| Wildwood Apartments | Model A | 2BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| Baywalk Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Southeast Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Old Southeast?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Old Southeast is under $1,955.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Southeast?
The cheapest apartment in Old Southeast is Baywalk Apartments which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Old Southeast costs $6,583.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old Southeast?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 27 regular apartments in Old Southeast that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Old Southeast?
Cheap apartments in Old Southeast have an average cost of $180 which is $6,403 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Southeast.
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