
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bayfront Neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL from $400 (28 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Bayfront area of Saint Petersburg.


730 4th Ave N

541 1/2 2nd St. N

The Wayland

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731 10th St N

Sans Souci Apartments

Satoshi Sol-FULLY FURNISHED AND ALL INCLUSIVE
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820 8th Ave S

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The Vinoy Courtyard Apartments

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809 4th Ave N, Unit Uptown St Pete

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Delmar 745

114 7th St N

The Courtyard Vinoy
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801 Grove St N

441 3rd St

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Bayfront, St. Petersburg, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bayfront?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayfront Studio Apartments | $2,021 | $1,175 | $4,952 |
| Bayfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,789 | $1,265 | $6,644 |
| Bayfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,212 | $1,800 | $10,000+ |
| Bayfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,629 | $2,100 | $8,411 |
| Bayfront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,793 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 28 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Bayfront Neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL.
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Cheapest Available Bayfront Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bayfront area of St. Petersburg, FL is a Studio unit found at The Wayland priced from $1,245. Sans Souci Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,280. Here are the most affordable Bayfront apartments for rent in St. Petersburg, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wayland | Studio West Tower Deluxe | Studio,1BA | $1,245 |
| Sans Souci Apartments | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,280 |
| The Vinoy Courtyard Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Cottonwood Bayview | The Abstract | Studio,1BA | $1,793 |
| Avanti | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,073 |
| 930 Central Flats | S2 | Studio,1BA | $2,085 |
| 357 South | 1BR/1BA - Floorplan B - 1st Ground Floor | 1BR,1BA | $2,200 |
| Ascent St. Petersburg | ST1 | Studio,1BA | $2,279 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bayfront, FL
As of March 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bayfront area is the $3.34 price per square foot N-Select Model at EVO APARTMENTS in the in the Highland Oaks neighborhood starting from $4,198. The second greatest value Bayfront apartment is the B1 Model at Beacon 430 starting at $2,801 with a $2.67 price per square foot in the Highland Oaks neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bayfront apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVO APARTMENTS | N-Select | 2BR,2BA | $3.34 |
| Beacon 430 | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.67 |
| 357 South | 1BR/1BA - Floorplan B - 1st Ground Floor | 1BR,1BA | $2.97 |
| Sans Souci Apartments | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| 486 9th Ave N, Unit 486 | 486 9th Ave N | 1BR,1BA | $3.50 |
| 930 Central Flats | S2 | Studio ,1BA | $3.55 |
| Cottonwood Bayview | The Abstract | Studio ,1BA | $3.64 |
| The Vinoy Courtyard Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.05 |
| 731 10th St N | 731 10th St N | 1BR,1BA | $2.81 |
| The Wayland | 1 Bedroom West Tower Premium | 1BR,1BA | $3.36 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bayfront Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Bayfront?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bayfront is under $2,279.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bayfront?
The cheapest apartment in Bayfront is Sans Souci Apartments which is listed at $1,280, while the average apartment in Bayfront costs $10,793.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bayfront?
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 21 regular apartments in Bayfront 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 Bayfront?
Cheap apartments in Bayfront have an average cost of $236 which is $10,557 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bayfront.
Expert Rental Resources
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