
Cheap Apartments for Rent in St. Petersburg, FL from $300 with Washer/Dryer (67 Rentals)
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The Meadows

St. Charles Row

Vantage Point Condominiums

Zura Bay

Rio Vista Village

Burlington Post II

Flagler Pointe Apartments

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The Drake at St. Pete

Mandalay on 4th at Baypointe Preserve

The Pearl on First

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468 88th Ave N, Unit 468 88th

Veranda Flats

Bridges at Bayside

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Promenade at Carillon

VillaDova

Shoreline Pointe Apartments

The Portland
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West Port Colony

Bridgewater Luxury Rentals

Inlet Bay at Gateway

Calais Park Apartments

442 30th Ave N, Unit 9

TGM Bay Isle

Palmera at Gandy

Pelican Grove Apartments

Casa Nina Apartments

The Courtney at Bay Pines
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821 16th St N

1010 26th St N, Unit 2

Aqua 550

The Welk Arms Apartments

Village Green Active 55+

Wyngate Apartments

Burlington Post 55+

Eveningside Apartments

City Place Senior

Shores Apartments, Ltd
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Paradise Bayou

The Morgan

Aqua at 66th

Spring Lake

Sabal Palms LLC

Oasis Palms Apartments

1761 19th St S

Palms @ Crescent Lake Apartments

Buena Vista

49th Street Apartments
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in St. Petersburg?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Petersburg Studio Apartments | $1,729 | $900 | $4,410 |
| St. Petersburg 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,875 | $949 | $9,850 |
| St. Petersburg 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,486 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| St. Petersburg 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,729 | $1,525 | $10,000+ |
| St. Petersburg 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,710 | $2,500 | $10,000+ |
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Read ArticleTop Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Tampa
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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.
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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 $1,120.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in St. Petersburg?
The cheapest apartment in St. Petersburg is Alta Mar at Broadwater Apartments which is listed at $949, while the average apartment in St. Petersburg costs $5,158.
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 153 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 $237 which is $4,921 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St. Petersburg.
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A Local Expert’s Guide To the 10 Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Tampa
Written by: Vickie Ferguson
Hi, and welcome to ApartmentHomeLiving.com, we're here to provide you with all the information you need about top areas in and around Tampa that are great choices to call home.

Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Tampa
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Hi, I'm Vickie, and welcome to Apartment Home Living. As a long-time resident of Tampa, I'm here to serve as your expert local guide in and around the city's neighborhoods that are near to local colleges and universities.

Sun, Sand, and a Short Commute: The Renter's Guide to Tampa's Best Neighborhoods
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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It
Written by: Robin Stewart
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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.