
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in St. Petersburg, FL from $1,000 (173 Rentals)


618 17th Ave S

Reserve at Lake Pointe Apartments and Townhomes

Osprey Pointe Apartment Homes

Pinewood

4619 13th Ave S

1648 27th Ave N

Crescent Lane

St. Charles Row

5901 Fairfield Ave S
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The Meadows

1727 45th St S

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1846 2nd Ave N, Unit 1846

Carlton Arms of St Petersburg

Rio Vista Village

1100 70th St N

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3815 1ST AVE N

Dover Apartments

Mirror Lake Apartments

Vantage Point Condominiums
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Lakeshore Apartments

Enclave at Sabal Pointe Apartments

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2227 Highland St S

626 23rd Ave S

Waterside Village

2242 23rd Ave S

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932 Newton Ave S

2219 Highland St S

Inlet Bay at Gateway
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The Wayland

8360 12th St N

Zura Bay

832 1st St N

Crossings at 66th

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5032 39th St N, Unit 5032

Lincoln Shores Apartments

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Marisol Vista Apartment Homes

Shoreline Pointe Apartments

Bridgewater Luxury Rentals
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Nordica Flats

Nordica Village

Nautica Apartments

Park House Apartments

Mandalay on 4th at Baypointe Preserve

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2439 8th Ave N

The Drake at St. Pete

Veranda Flats

Trellis at the Lakes

Milo Bayside
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St. Petersburg, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in St. Petersburg?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Petersburg Studio Apartments | $1,733 | $1,000 | $6,337 |
| St. Petersburg 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,883 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| St. Petersburg 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,560 | $1,275 | $10,000+ |
| St. Petersburg 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,739 | $1,525 | $10,000+ |
| St. Petersburg 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,733 | $2,895 | $10,000+ |
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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap St. Petersburg Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in St. Petersburg?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in St. Petersburg is under $1,185.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in St. Petersburg?
The cheapest apartment in St. Petersburg is 5900 22nd Ave N which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in St. Petersburg costs $5,206.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in St. Petersburg?
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 277 regular apartments in St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg?
Cheap apartments in St. Petersburg have an average cost of $234 which is $4,972 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St. Petersburg.
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Written by: Robin Stewart
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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