Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brighton Bay Neighborhood of St. Petersburg, FL from $1,000 (26 Rentals)

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property at 11901 4th St N

$1,495

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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11901 4th St N

St. PetersburgFL33716
property at 11901 4th St N

$1,550

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$1,550
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$1,550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 15

11901 4th St N, Unit 6305, Unit 6305

11901 4th St N
St. PetersburgFL33716

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property at 11566 7th Ln N

$1,595

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$1,595
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$1,595

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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11566 7th Ln N

St. PetersburgFL33716
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Wyngate Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Wyngate Apartments

391 112th Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33716
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Isles of Gateway
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Isles of Gateway

10600 4th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33716
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Tamarind Bay Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tamarind Bay Apartments

11400 4th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33716
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property at 10265 Gandy Blvd N

$1,225 - $2,350

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10265 Gandy Blvd N

St. PetersburgFL33702
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$1,250 - $2,000

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11901 4th St N

St. PetersburgFL33716
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Brighton Bay, St. Petersburg, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Brighton Bay Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Brighton Bay area of Tampa, FL is a Studio unit found at The Meadows priced from $1,210. Lincoln Shores Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,218. Here are the most affordable Brighton Bay apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The MeadowsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,210
Lincoln Shores ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,218
Tamarind Bay ApartmentsWindjammer I1BR,1BA$1,315
Bridgewater Luxury RentalsBanyan1BR,1BA$1,315
Shoreline Pointe ApartmentsVerde | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | Classic1BR,1BA$1,331
Marisol Vista Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1,344
Inlet Bay at GatewayPlan A1B1BR,1BA$1,361
Palmera at GandyCielo1BR,1BA$1,430
West Port ColonyA11BR,1BA$1,439
Trellis at the LakesA21BR,1BA$1,451

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brighton Bay, FL

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brighton Bay area is the $1.32 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Mandalay on 4th at Baypointe Preserve in the in the Brighton Bay neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Brighton Bay apartment is the One Bedroom A1D Model at The Preserve at Gateway starting at $1,666 with a $1.88 price per square foot in the Brighton Bay neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brighton Bay apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mandalay on 4th at Baypointe Preserve2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.32
The Preserve at GatewayOne Bedroom A1D1BR,1BA$1.88
Bridgewater Luxury RentalsWindward2BR,1BA$1.79
Inlet Bay at GatewayPlan A1A1BR,1BA$1.95
Marisol Vista Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1.63
Peridot PalmsOne Bedroom A1C1BR,1BA$2.17
Palmera at GandyCielo1BR,1BA$2.06
Shoreline Pointe ApartmentsVerde | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | Classic1BR,1BA$2.15
Tamarind Bay ApartmentsWindjammer I1BR,1BA$2.19
The MeadowsEfficiencyStudio ,1BA$2.11

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is proud to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States including Brighton Bay, St. Petersburg, and the greater Tampa area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brighton Bay Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Brighton Bay?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Brighton Bay is under $1,451.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brighton Bay?

The cheapest apartment in Brighton Bay is Lincoln Shores Apartments which is listed at $1,218, while the average apartment in Brighton Bay costs $2,558.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Brighton Bay?

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 18 regular apartments in Brighton Bay 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 Brighton Bay?

Cheap apartments in Brighton Bay have an average cost of $248 which is $2,310 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brighton Bay.

Expert Rental Resources

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