
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bear Creek Neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL from $900 (16 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Bear Creek area of Saint Petersburg.


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2450 44th St S, Unit Skoolie

Pinewood

The Drake at St. Pete

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570 34th St N, Unit 111
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5901 Fairfield Ave S

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4126 35th Ave N, Unit Apartment
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Fountain Court Apartments

6027 1st Ave S, Unit A

5912 5th Ave N

Bay Pointe Tower
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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 | $1,454 | $1,120 | $1,800 |
| Bear Creek 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,642 | $949 | $4,000 |
| Bear Creek 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,044 | $1,300 | $4,047 |
| Bear Creek 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,693 | $1,675 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 16 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. Pinewood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,095. 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 |
| Pinewood | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Lakeside | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Nautica Apartments | The Stern | Studio,1BA | $1,210 |
| Bay Pointe Tower | E1 | Studio,1BA | $1,235 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bear Creek, FL
As of February 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bear Creek area is the $1.58 price per square foot 2 BedRoom 1 Bath Model at Lakeshore Apartments in the in the Jungle Terrace neighborhood starting from $1,425. The second greatest value Bear Creek apartment is the Walk to the beach Model at Splendid unit near the beach starting at $2,250 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Apartments | 2 BedRoom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Splendid unit near the beach | Walk to the beach | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| Fountain Court Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| 2820 DuPont St S | 201 | 2BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| 7650 Coquina Way | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| Alta Mar at Broadwater Apartments | Caravel | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Veranda Flats | Luxe 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| Pinewood | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| 4126 35th Ave N, Unit Apartment | 4126 35th Ave N | 2BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| The Drake at St. Pete | Sakonnet | Studio ,1BA | $2.78 |
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Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bear Creek Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Bear Creek?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bear Creek is under $1,445.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bear Creek?
The cheapest apartment in Bear Creek is Alta Mar at Broadwater Apartments which is listed at $949, while the average apartment in Bear Creek costs $2,391.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bear Creek?
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 16 regular apartments in Bear Creek that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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