
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bear Creek Neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL from $900 (13 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Bear Creek area of Saint Petersburg.


Pinewood

The Drake at St. Pete

5901 Fairfield Ave S

Lakeside
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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 | $1,368 | $1,120 | $1,535 |
| Bear Creek 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,544 | $949 | $4,000 |
| Bear Creek 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,990 | $1,300 | $2,805 |
| Bear Creek 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,785 | $1,675 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 13 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. The Drake at St. Pete has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,190. 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 |
| The Drake at St. Pete | Sakonnet | Studio,1BA | $1,190 |
| Lakeside | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Milano | 1Bedroom/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Nautica Apartments | The Capri | 1BR,1BA | $1,339 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bear Creek, FL
As of December 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bear Creek area is the $2.26 price per square foot 1604 58th St S Model at 1604 58th St S in the in the Pasadena Golf & Yacht Club neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Bear Creek apartment is the 2 BedRoom 1 Bath Model at Lakeshore Apartments starting at $1,425 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the Jungle Terrace 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1604 58th St S | 1604 58th St S | 2BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| 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 |
| Alta Mar at Broadwater Apartments | Caravel | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Veranda Flats | Luxe 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.43 |
| 3460 4th Ave S, Unit 2 | 3460 4th Ave S | 2BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| The Drake at St. Pete | Sakonnet | Studio ,1BA | $2.64 |
| Nautica Apartments | The Capri | 1BR,1BA | $3.06 |
| Lakeside | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.82 |
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Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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 $1,545.
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 $3,800.
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 17 regular apartments in Bear Creek 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 Bear Creek?
Cheap apartments in Bear Creek have an average cost of $452 which is $3,348 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bear Creek.
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