
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bayou Shores Neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL from $600 (29 Rentals)
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Osprey Pointe

1201 22nd Ave S

2609 4th St S

986 22nd Ave S

1316 12th St S

St. Charles Row
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601-603 28th Ave S

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1215 Melrose Ave S

3927 6th St S

1743 Russell St S

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734 21st Ave S
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Enclave at Sabal Pointe Apartments

2025 7th St S

4018 6th St S

1771 Russell St S

861-863 22nd Ave S

2227 Highland St S

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Bayou Shores, St. Petersburg, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bayou Shores?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayou Shores Studio Apartments | $1,109 | $1,025 | $1,235 |
| Bayou Shores 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,343 | $1,000 | $2,240 |
| Bayou Shores 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,632 | $1,195 | $3,620 |
| Bayou Shores 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,999 | $1,739 | $2,450 |
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There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Bayou Shores Neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL.
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Cheapest Available Bayou Shores Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bayou Shores area of Tampa, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Osprey Pointe priced from $1,015. St. Charles Row has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,120. Here are the most affordable Bayou Shores apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osprey Pointe | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,015 |
| St. Charles Row | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,120 |
| Reserve at Lake Pointe Apartments and Townhomes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,180 |
| Atlas at Bay Point | 1x1 - Elite | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Flagler Pointe Apartments | 1/1 A R | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Wildwood Apartments | Model A | 2BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| The Avalon- Sabal | First month half off! Renovated Apartments! | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Enclave at Sabal Pointe Apartments | 2 bedroom 2 bath Apartment with 1200 Square Fee... | 2BR,2BA | $1,529 |
| Lake Maggiore | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,738 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bayou Shores, FL
As of December 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bayou Shores area is the $1.39 price per square foot 1311 24th Ave S Model at 1311 24th Ave S, Unit 2 in the in the Highland Oaks neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Bayou Shores apartment is the 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Upgraded with 1200 Squar... Model at Enclave at Sabal Pointe Apartments starting at $1,549 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Bayview neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bayou Shores apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1311 24th Ave S, Unit 2 | 1311 24th Ave S | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Enclave at Sabal Pointe Apartments | 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Upgraded with 1200 Squar... | 2BR,2BA | $1.29 |
| 1701 14th St S, Unit A | 1701 14th St S | 2BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Bayou Court Apartments | Bayou | 2BR,2BA | $2.24 |
| 1715 14th St S, Unit 1715 14th St S | 1715 14th St S | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| 999 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St S, Unit 4 | 999 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St S | 2BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| Osprey Pointe | 1 Bed 1 Bath Fully Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Atlas at Bay Point | 1x1 - Elite | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| Wildwood Apartments | Model A | 2BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| St. Charles Row | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bayou Shores Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Bayou Shores?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bayou Shores is under $1,738.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bayou Shores?
The cheapest apartment in Bayou Shores is Osprey Pointe which is listed at $1,015, while the average apartment in Bayou Shores costs $1,895.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bayou Shores?
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 3 regular apartments in Bayou Shores 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 Bayou Shores?
Cheap apartments in Bayou Shores have an average cost of $177 which is $1,718 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bayou Shores.
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