
Cheap Apartments for Rent in St. Petersburg, FL from $400 with Washer/Dryer (62 Rentals)
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Reserve at Lake Pointe Apartments and Townhomes

Lincoln Shores Apartments

Vantage Point Condominiums

Mandalay on 4th at Baypointe Preserve

The Drake at St. Pete

1811 9th Ave S

4601 22nd Ave S

7661 18th Way N

Zura Bay
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Waterside Village

Alta Mar at Broadwater Apartments

1233 Oak St NE

Armature Square Apartments

Raven at Monterey

5860 37th Ave N

West Port Colony

Flagler Pointe Apartments

Inlet Bay at Gateway

628 88th Ave N
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600 90th Ave N

Bridges at Bayside

The Meadows

6658 5th Ave N

1740 19TH Ave S, Unit Half

Calais Park Apartments

Sienna Bay

4700 46th Ave N

701 Bay St NE
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7025 3rd St N
Tampa's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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Trellis at the Lakes

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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 | $1,837 | $1,000 | $4,006 |
St. Petersburg 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,100 | $995 | $5,870 |
St. Petersburg 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,640 | $1,146 | $9,591 |
St. Petersburg 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,136 | $1,695 | $7,885 |
St. Petersburg 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,754 | $2,145 | $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 $1,265.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in St. Petersburg?
The cheapest apartment in St. Petersburg is Eveningside Apartments which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in St. Petersburg costs $4,857.
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 12 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 $529 which is $4,328 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St. Petersburg.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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A Local Expert’s Guide To the 10 Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Tampa
Written by: Vickie Ferguson
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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters
Written by: Bobbi Jackson
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