
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bear Creek Neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL from $1,000 (33 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Bear Creek area of Saint Petersburg.


5900 22nd Ave N

Pinewood

570 34th St N, Unit 114

5901 Fairfield Ave S

Dover Apartments

Lakeside

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3815 1ST AVE N
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3815 1st Avenue North

Lakeshore Apartments

The Drake at St. Pete

Nautica Apartments

Veranda Flats

555 62nd St S

Fountain Court Apartments

3435 3rd Ave N, Unit Loft at Third - 1 Bedroom
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3737 Park St N

Raven at Monterey

6624 5th Ave N, Unit 1

6221 5th Ave S

Le Mans Apartments

5991 Fairfield Ave S

673 59th St S

7261 Bay St, Unit 2
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7261 Bay St, Unit 3

7261 Bay St, Unit 5

7261 Bay St, Unit 6

Bay Pointe Tower

7261 Bay St, Unit 7

1806 57th St S

2820 DuPont St S

Sailpointe Apartments
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Bear Creek, St. Petersburg, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bear Creek?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Creek Studio Apartments | $1,388 | $1,120 | $1,535 |
| Bear Creek 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,595 | $1,000 | $2,965 |
| Bear Creek 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,981 | $1,300 | $3,121 |
| Bear Creek 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,440 | $1,675 | $8,064 |
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There are currently 33 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Bear Creek Neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL.
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Cheapest Available Bear Creek Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bear Creek area of St. Petersburg, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Alta Mar at Broadwater Apartments priced from $949. 5900 22nd Ave N has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Bear Creek apartments for rent in St. Petersburg, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Mar at Broadwater Apartments | Caravel | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
| 5900 22nd Ave N | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Dover Apartments | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Lakeside | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Lakeshore Apartments | 1 Bed Room 1 Bath Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| The Drake at St. Pete | Sakonnet | Studio,1BA | $1,333 |
| Nautica Apartments | The Capri | 1BR,1BA | $1,349 |
| Veranda Flats | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,370 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bear Creek, FL
As of June 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bear Creek area is the $2.25 price per square foot 7225 Boca Ciega Dr Model at 7225 Boca Ciega Dr, Unit 8 in the in the Corey Ave Bsa neighborhood starting from $2,480. The second greatest value Bear Creek apartment is the B3 Model at Waters Pointe starting at $2,205 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the Corey Ave Bsa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bear Creek apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7225 Boca Ciega Dr, Unit 8 | 7225 Boca Ciega Dr | 2BR,2BA | $2.25 |
| Waters Pointe | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $2.50 |
| Fountain Court Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| 2820 DuPont St S | 201 | 2BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Alta Mar at Broadwater Apartments | Caravel | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Veranda Flats | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| Lakeshore Apartments | 1 Bed Room 1 Bath Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Raven at Monterey | Canary | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| 3815 1ST AVE N | 3815 1ST AVE N | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Dover Apartments | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
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Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bear Creek Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Bear Creek?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Bear Creek is at Lakeside listed at $1,200.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bear Creek Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bear Creek Apartment is $949 at Alta Mar at Broadwater Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Bear Creek Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bear Creek is starting from $1,300 at Alta Mar at Broadwater Apartments.
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