
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Pinellas County, FL from $300 (339 Rentals)
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2450 44th St S, Unit Skoolie

1201 22nd Ave S

Lennox Court Apartments

Whitehall Garden Apartments

28 N Grosse Ave

Osprey Pointe Apartment Homes

318 E Tarpon Ave

Enclave at Sabal Pointe Apartments

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Reserve at Lake Pointe Apartments and Townhomes
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The Genesis Apartments

Pinewood

3421 35th St N

Pelican Lake

St. Charles Row

5901 Fairfield Ave S

Beltrees Plaza

Lincoln Shores Apartments

Carlton Arms of St Petersburg

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Four Lakes at Clearwater
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10598 106th Ave N

541 1/2 2nd St. N

Canterbury Villas Apartments

Colony Apartments

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667 5th St S

119 N Evergreen Ave

730 4th Ave N

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Winding Lane Apartments

734 21st Ave S

The Wayland
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Flagler Pointe Apartments

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Promenade At Belleair Apartments

Highland Park

The Drake at St. Pete

Palmetto on West

San Rafael Apartments

Serenity Lane

830 Highland Ave

5301 27th Ave S

1960 4th Ave N
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135 N Martin Luther King Jr Ave

Lakes at Largo Apartments

Lakeside

Pine Villa Apartments

1610 12th Ave S

Dover Apartments

8701 4th St N

924 30th Ave N

5624 Gulfport Blvd S

5140 70th St N
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Pinellas County, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Pinellas County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinellas County Studio Apartments | $1,731 | $1,000 | $4,802 |
| Pinellas County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,855 | $949 | $6,658 |
| Pinellas County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,349 | $1,195 | $10,000+ |
| Pinellas County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,166 | $1,405 | $10,000+ |
| Pinellas County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,560 | $2,363 | $10,000+ |
| Pinellas County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $14,341 | $7,935 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Pinellas County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Pinellas County, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Lennox Court Apartments in the Coalition of Clearwater neighborhood priced from $989. Apache Trail Apartments in the Island Estate neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Pinellas County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lennox Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $989 |
| Apache Trail Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Whitehall Garden Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| Somerset Apartments | 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,060 |
| Enclave at Sabal Pointe Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bath Apartment with 870 Square Feet... | 1BR,1BA | $1,074 |
| Reserve at Lake Pointe Apartments and Townhomes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,080 |
| Pinewood | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Pelican Lake | S1 Upgrade | Studio,1BA | $1,101 |
| St. Charles Row | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,120 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pinellas County, FL
As of March 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pinellas County area is the $1.23 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Mandalay on 4th at Baypointe Preserve in the in the Brighton Bay neighborhood starting from $1,575. The second greatest value Pinellas County apartment is the The Park (C1) Model at Serenity Lane starting at $1,795 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Coalition of Clearwater neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Pinellas County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandalay on 4th at Baypointe Preserve | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| Serenity Lane | The Park (C1) | 3BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| Wellington Apartments | Three Bedroom Two Bathroom 60% | 3BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| Alta Mar at Broadwater Apartments | Galleon | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| Nordica Village | Woodlawn | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Lennox Court Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Bardmoor Pointe | Two Bedroom One Bath w/ washer and dryer | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| The Waverly | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Aventine at Forest Lakes Apartment Homes | The Spring | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Palmetto on West | The Evergreen | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pinellas County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Pinellas County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Pinellas County is under $1,120.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pinellas County?
The cheapest apartment in Pinellas County is Lennox Court Apartments which is listed at $989, while the average apartment in Pinellas County costs $22,994.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Pinellas County?
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 149 regular apartments in Pinellas County 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 Pinellas County?
Cheap apartments in Pinellas County have an average cost of $173 which is $22,821 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pinellas County.
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