Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Plaza Neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL from $700 (113 Rentals)

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property at 2255 1st Ave N

$1,000

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$1,000
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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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2255 1st Ave N

St. PetersburgFL33713

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property at 725 Jackson St N

$1,200

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$1,200
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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725 Jackson St N

St. PetersburgFL33705

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property at 2219 Highland St S

$1,200 - $1,650

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2219 Highland St S

St. PetersburgFL33705

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property at 821 16th St N

$1,595 - $3,150

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821 16th St N

St. PetersburgFL33705

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Central Plaza, St. Petersburg, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Plaza Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Plaza area of Tampa, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Pinewood priced from $1,095. 805 4th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable Central Plaza apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pinewood11BR,1BA$1,095
805 4th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701Studio/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,195
Dover Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1,200
Kenwood Villas3901 5th - Unit C 1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,203
Burlington Post II1x11BR,1BA$1,206
621 15th St N0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,245
Ruby Apartments- Sabal0BD - 1BTHStudio,1BA$1,275
The WaylandStudio, One Bath North DeluxeStudio,1BA$1,313
Woodlawn Park Apartmentstb0531a1-Premium1BR,1BA$1,376

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Plaza, FL

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Plaza area is the $2.36 price per square foot Grand-Seaglass Tower Model at Elements on Third in the in the Westminster Heights neighborhood starting from $2,575. The second greatest value Central Plaza apartment is the 1311 24th Ave S Model at 1311 24th Ave S starting at $1,750 with a $1.70 price per square foot in the Highland Oaks neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Plaza apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Elements on ThirdGrand-Seaglass Tower2BR,2BA$2.36
1311 24th Ave S1311 24th Ave S2BR,1BA$1.70
Tiffany Arms Condominiums2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.80
Burlington Post II1x11BR,1BA$1.63
The Portland2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.99
Loft at Third1LRH1BR,1BA$2.13
Pinewood11BR,1BA$1.68
Dover Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$2.00
1846 2nd Ave N, Unit 18461846 2nd Ave N1BR,1BA$1.85
Kenwood Villas3901 5th - Unit C 1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.36

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Plaza Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Central Plaza?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Plaza is under $1,376.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Plaza?

The cheapest apartment in Central Plaza is Pinewood which is listed at $1,095, while the average apartment in Central Plaza costs $1,999.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Plaza?

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 28 regular apartments in Central Plaza 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 Central Plaza?

Cheap apartments in Central Plaza have an average cost of $263 which is $1,736 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Plaza.

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