
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in St. Petersburg, FL from $899 (56 Rentals)


226 SW Lincoln Cir N

2609 4th St S

111 SW Madison Cir N, St Petersburg, FL 33703

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1 3rd St N

301 4th Ave N, St Petersburg, FL 33701

570 34th St N, Unit 114

Carlton Arms of St Petersburg

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805 4th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

240 30th Ave N, Unit C

232 30th Ave N, Unit C

Zura Bay

Crossings at 66th

The Astoria - Sabal

6780 1/2 49th Ave N

The Meadows

Nautica Apartments

The Drake at St. Pete
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The Wayland

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3434 9th Ave N

1405 7th Ave N

Caprice Apartments

The Vinoy Courtyard Apartments

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Vantage St. Pete

821 16th St N
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305 Dr. M.L.K. Jr St S, Unit 435

Lakeside Colony Apartments

114 7th St N

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Prince Gregor Apartments

Viridian Apartments- 62+ Senior Community

5th Ave Loft Apartments

St. Pete Gardens - Sabal

Villa Rica Apartments

621 15th St N
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Rose - Sabal

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The Pixel Apartments

Ruby Apartments- Sabal

Nelson Apartment

Coliseum Apartments

1701 16th St N

Palm Court Apartments

Jungle Prada Flats

San Rafael 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 | $1,635 | $899 | $3,160 |
| St. Petersburg 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,939 | $950 | $8,174 |
| St. Petersburg 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,446 | $700 | $9,547 |
| St. Petersburg 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,947 | $1,525 | $10,000+ |
| St. Petersburg 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,652 | $2,300 | $10,000+ |
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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 $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in St. Petersburg?
The cheapest apartment in St. Petersburg is Whitehall Garden Apartments which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in St. Petersburg costs $1,959.
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 226 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 $253 which is $1,706 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St. Petersburg.
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