
Top Rated Cheap Apartments for Rent in St. Petersburg, FL from $400 (12 Rentals)
Top Rated Apartments in St. Petersburg.
Cheap Apartments in St. Petersburg.


Mandalay on 4th at Baypointe Preserve

Nordica Flats

Waterside Village

Gateway On 4th
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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 | $1,817 | $1,000 | $4,394 |
St. Petersburg 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,080 | $995 | $5,221 |
St. Petersburg 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,598 | $1,146 | $10,000+ |
St. Petersburg 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,355 | $1,695 | $10,000+ |
St. Petersburg 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,395 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Getting Around St. Petersburg, FL
Walk Score®
66 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
70 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
38 / 100
Some Transit
A few 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 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 $1,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in St. Petersburg?
The cheapest apartment in St. Petersburg is Lincoln Shores Apartments which is listed at $1,148, while the average apartment in St. Petersburg costs $9,795.
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 49 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 $646 which is $9,149 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St. Petersburg.
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