
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bayfront Neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL from $600 (42 Rentals)
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425 North - Your Downtown St. Pete Home

805 4th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Mirror Lake Apartments

301 4th Ave N, St Petersburg, FL 33701

The Wayland

725 Jackson St N

The Portland
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928 9th Ave S

537 2nd St N

735 Grove St N

549 2nd St N

Caprice Apartments

The Vinoy Courtyard Apartments

Delmar 745

114 7th St N
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The Courtyard Vinoy

Prince Gregor Apartments

Pennsylvania

Viridian Apartments- 62+ Senior Community

5th Ave Loft Apartments

City Place Senior

Baywalk Apartments

Coliseum Apartments
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Nelson Apartment

832 1st St N

Palm Court Apartments

Bayside Arms Apartments

655 7th Ave N

750 Burlington Ave N

801 Grove St N

220 6th Ave N
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Sunkist Apartments

4th Street Flats

829 5th St N

835 7th Ave S

The Lawtone

Corner Porch Apartments

105-115 7th Ave

470 3rd St S
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The Central Apartments

209 1/2 9th Ave N
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 | $1,968 | $1,195 | $4,410 |
| Bayfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,909 | $1,200 | $9,850 |
| Bayfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,219 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
| Bayfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,642 | $1,649 | $10,000+ |
| Bayfront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,448 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 42 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 5th Ave Loft Apartments priced from $1,095. 425 North - Your Downtown St. Pete Home has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable Bayfront apartments for rent in St. Petersburg, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Ave Loft Apartments | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| 425 North - Your Downtown St. Pete Home | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| 805 4th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 | Studio/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| 301 4th Ave N, St Petersburg, FL 33701 | Studio/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Mirror Lake Apartments | 1 br | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| The Wayland | Studio, One Bath North Deluxe | Studio,1BA | $1,314 |
| The Portland | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,439 |
| Caprice Apartments | Studio #7 | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| Sunkist Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| 4th Street Flats | 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,595 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bayfront, FL
As of July 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bayfront area is the $2.99 price per square foot B6 Model at Avanti in the in the Highland Oaks neighborhood starting from $4,107. The second greatest value Bayfront apartment is the 1013 5th St N Model at 1013 5th St N, Unit 3 - Vintage View Loft starting at $2,625 with a $2.28 price per square foot in the Greater South Central 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti | B6 | 2BR,2BA | $2.99 |
| 1013 5th St N, Unit 3 - Vintage View Loft | 1013 5th St N | 2BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| 644 6th Ave N, Unit 644 6th Ave N | 644 6th Ave N | 2BR,2BA | $2.86 |
| 618 7th Ave N, Unit B | 618 7th Ave N | 2BR,1BA | $2.90 |
| 4th Street Flats | 1 Beds, 1.5 Baths | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.99 |
| The Portland | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Mirror Lake Apartments | 1 br | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Sans Souci Apartments | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| The Vinoy Courtyard Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
| 829 5th St N | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $3.04 |
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 $1,595.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bayfront?
The cheapest apartment in Bayfront is Mirror Lake Apartments which is listed at $1,295, while the average apartment in Bayfront costs $10,448.
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 16 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 $229 which is $10,219 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bayfront.
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