Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bayfront Neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL from $400 (45 Rentals)

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property at 224 6th Ave N

224 6th Ave N

St. PetersburgFL33701
property at 409 8th St N

409 8th St N

St. PetersburgFL33701

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644 4th Ave S

St. PetersburgFL33701
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The Portland Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Portland Apartments

300 8th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33705
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114 7th St N
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

114 7th St N

114 7th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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The Courtyard Vinoy
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Courtyard Vinoy

256-266 7th Ave NESt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Prince Gregor Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Prince Gregor Apartments

844 5th Ave SSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Delmar 745
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Delmar 745

745 Delmar Ter SSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Pennsylvania
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pennsylvania

418 5th St SSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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City Place Senior
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

City Place Senior

298 8th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Sunkist Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sunkist Apartments

315 7th Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Nelson Apartment
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Nelson Apartment

430 5th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Coliseum Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Coliseum Apartments

610 5th Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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801 Grove St N
1 Bedroom Apartments

801 Grove St N

801 Grove St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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441 3rd St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

441 3rd St

441 3rd St SSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Bayside Arms Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bayside Arms Apartments

232 4th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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The Lawtone
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Lawtone

324 Grove St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701

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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 5th Ave Loft Apartments priced from $1,150. The Wayland has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,229. Here are the most affordable Bayfront apartments for rent in St. Petersburg, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
5th Ave Loft Apartments303Studio,1BA$1,150
The WaylandStudio, One Bath North DeluxeStudio,1BA$1,229
Sans Souci Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$1,280
Satoshi Sol-FULLY FURNISHED AND ALL INCLUSIVEStudio1BR,1BA$1,295
The Vinoy Courtyard ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
930 Central FlatsS1Studio,1BA$1,957
Beacon 430StudioStudio,1BA$1,977
Ascent St. PetersburgST1Studio,1BA$2,085
The ExchangeA11BR,1BA$2,112

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bayfront, FL

As of November 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bayfront area is the $2.44 price per square foot B7 Model at Avanti in the in the Highland Oaks neighborhood starting from $3,371. The second greatest value Bayfront apartment is the E-Select Model at EVO APARTMENTS starting at $3,578 with a $3.14 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
AvantiB72BR,2BA$2.44
EVO APARTMENTSE-Select1BR,1BA$3.14
999 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St S, Unit 4999 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St S2BR,1BA$2.40
Sans Souci Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$1.83
The ExchangeA11BR,1BA$3.12
Beacon 430StudioStudio ,1BA$3.40
930 Central FlatsS1Studio ,1BA$3.56
The Vinoy Courtyard ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.05
The Wayland1 Bedroom West Tower Premium1BR,1BA$3.44
Satoshi Sol-FULLY FURNISHED AND ALL INCLUSIVEStudio1BR,1BA$2.94

Getting Around the Bayfront Neighborhood in Saint Petersburg, FL

Walk Score®

95 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

93 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

56 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $2,112.

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 $10,626.

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 25 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 $201 which is $10,425 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bayfront.

Expert Rental Resources

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