
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bayside Neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL from $600 (79 Rentals)
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109 18th Ave S, Unit 2

2345 11th St S

2609 4th St S

2255 1st Ave N

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1846 2nd Ave N, Unit 1846

Osprey Pointe Apartment Homes

626 23rd Ave S

936 23rd Ave S, Unit 936

2227 Highland St S
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The Astoria - Sabal

2219 Highland St S

Enclave at Sabal Pointe Apartments

1743-1745 Grove St S

2025 7th St S

962 19th Ave S

1799 Russell St S

The Wayland

2323 12th St S

1915 Fairfield Ave S
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800 15th Ave S

Caprice Apartments

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Lake Maggiore

Tropical Breeze Apartments

1701 14th St S

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173 38th Ave SE, Unit 173

Vantage St. Pete

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1311 24th Ave S

2501 7th St S
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Sole on Central

2518 5th St S

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130 17th St N, Unit Urban Oasis

Delmar 745

Lakeside Colony Apartments

114 7th St N

Prince Gregor Apartments

Pennsylvania

Viridian Apartments- 62+ Senior Community

618 17th Ave S
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St. Pete Gardens - Sabal

Eveningside Apartments

1919 Dr. M.L.K. Jr St S

2030 12th Ave S

1428 12th St S

Rose - Sabal

2000 Queensboro Ave S

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Paradise Bayou

1201 22nd Ave S
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Bayside, St. Petersburg, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bayside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayside Studio Apartments | $2,007 | $995 | $4,076 |
| Bayside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,528 | $1,075 | $6,796 |
| Bayside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,222 | $700 | $10,000+ |
| Bayside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,303 | $1,525 | $10,000+ |
| Bayside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $16,057 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 79 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Bayside Neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL.
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Cheapest Available Bayside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bayside area of Tampa, FL is a Studio unit found at St. Pete Gardens - Sabal priced from $1,050. Osprey Pointe Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,130. Here are the most affordable Bayside apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Pete Gardens - Sabal | St. Pete Gardens - Sabal 0BD-1BTH | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Osprey Pointe Apartment Homes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,130 |
| Rose - Sabal | Rose - Sabal Palm 0BD-1BTH | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Enclave at Sabal Pointe Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bath Apartment with 870 Square Feet... | 1BR,1BA | $1,249 |
| The Wayland | Studio, One Bath North Deluxe | Studio,1BA | $1,313 |
| Caprice Apartments | Studio #7 | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| Lake Maggiore | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,575 |
| Tropical Breeze Apartments | Open Kitchen | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bayside, FL
As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bayside area is the $2.96 price per square foot B04 Model at Modera St. Petersburg in the in the Bayview neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value Bayside apartment is the B2 Model at 930 Central Flats starting at $3,517 with a $3.14 price per square foot in the Highland Oaks neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bayside apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modera St. Petersburg | B04 | 2BR,2BA | $2.96 |
| 930 Central Flats | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.14 |
| 1311 24th Ave S | 1311 24th Ave S | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Enclave at Sabal Pointe Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bath Apartment Renovated with 870 S... | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| 173 38th Ave SE, Unit 173 | 173 38th Ave SE | 2BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| 1701 Central Apartments | Pastel | 1BR,1BA | $3.34 |
| Tropical Breeze Apartments | Open Kitchen | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| Osprey Pointe Apartment Homes | 1 Bed 1 Bath Fully Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| Lake Maggiore | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.54 |
| 1846 2nd Ave N, Unit 1846 | 1846 2nd Ave N | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bayside Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Bayside?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bayside is under $1,600.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bayside?
The cheapest apartment in Bayside is Osprey Pointe Apartment Homes which is listed at $1,130, while the average apartment in Bayside costs $2,398.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bayside?
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 25 regular apartments in Bayside 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 Bayside?
Cheap apartments in Bayside have an average cost of $210 which is $2,188 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bayside.
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