Cheap Apartments for Rent in St. Petersburg, FL from $300 (234 Rentals)

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property at 618 17th Ave S

$1,050 - $1,395

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618 17th Ave S

St. PetersburgFL33701

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3815 1ST AVE N
$1,200 - $2,000
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3815 1ST AVE N

3815 1ST AVE NSt. Petersburg, FL 33713
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property at 2219 Highland St S

$1,250 - $1,650

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2219 Highland St S

St. PetersburgFL33705
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5032 39th St N, Unit 5032
$1,300
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5032 39th St N, Unit 5032

5032 39th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33714
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St. Petersburg, FL Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in St. Petersburg, FL

Pricing Updated: 06/04/2026

Current apartment rentals in the St. Petersburg, FL area range in price from $995 to $20,208 with an overall median price of $6,716. The three St. Petersburg neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Allendale at $1,050, Mobel Americana at $1,185, and Central Oak Park at $1,120. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for St. Petersburg Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Allendale$1,799$1,0507
Mobel Americana$1,825$1,18529
Central Oak Park$1,900$1,12019
Midtown St Petersburg$1,950$1,25018
Weedon Island$2,125$1,185168
Azalea$2,391$1,00062
Tyrone Park$2,391$1,00090
Gandy$2,477$1,18593
Edgemoor$2,479$1,050101
Lakewood$2,520$1,24926

Cheapest Available St. Petersburg Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in St. Petersburg, FL is a Studio unit found at Reserve at Lake Pointe Apartments and Townhomes in the Bayview neighborhood priced from $995. 5900 22nd Ave N in the Jungle Terrace 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 St. Petersburg apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reserve at Lake Pointe Apartments and TownhomesStudioStudio,1BA$995
5900 22nd Ave N1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,000
Whitehall Garden ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Pelican LakeS1 UpgradeStudio,1BA$1,106
Crescent LaneUpstairs1BR,1BA$1,120
St. Charles RowA11BR,1BA$1,120
Colony ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,150
Inlet Bay at GatewayPlan A1A1BR,1BA$1,176

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Petersburg, FL

As of June 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the St. Petersburg area is the $1.22 price per square foot Windjammer Model at Alta Mar at Broadwater Apartments in the in the Bayview neighborhood starting from $1,675. The second greatest value St. Petersburg apartment is the E3 Townhome Model at Carlton Arms of St Petersburg starting at $1,703 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Lakewood Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for St. Petersburg apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Alta Mar at Broadwater ApartmentsWindjammer3BR,2BA$1.22
Carlton Arms of St PetersburgE3 Townhome3BR,1.5BA$1.36
Bardmoor PointeTwo Bedroom One Bath Large2BR,1BA$1.39
Inlet Bay at GatewayPlan B2B2BR,2BA$1.53
Bardmoor Villas2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.56
Fountain Court Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.60
Enclave at Sabal Pointe Apartments1 bedroom 1 bathroom Upgraded with 870 Square F...1BR,1BA$1.54
Oak Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.64
Marisol Vista Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1.64
Osprey Pointe Apartment Homes1 bed 1 bath Full Reno1BR,1BA$1.60

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St. Petersburg Overview

The second largest city in the Tampa Bay area, St. Petersburg is a wonderful locale snug within the heartland of Florida. From a budding industrial job market to the oh-so-scenic beaches, apartments in St. Petersburg offer plenty of excitement and amenities that are sure to please.

Why live in St. Petersburg, FL?

A hot spot with both tourists and residents alike, St. Petersburg is a fantastic place to raise a family and a solid option for young working professionals as well. With easy access to the larger job market and nightlife excitement of Tampa, apartments in St. Petersburg are an ideal mid-point to a large number of Florida opportunities. Oceanside beauty abounds, and the locals are as likely to help you change a tire as they are to spin a humorous yarn around a few pints at the bar. This 'Sunshine City' is truly a bright example of Florida living at its finest.

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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 $1,176.

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 $6,716.

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 302 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 $233 which is $6,483 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St. Petersburg.

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