Cheap Homes for Rent in the Central Plaza Neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL from $990 (56 Rentals)

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property at 2255 1st Ave N

$1,000

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$1,000
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$1,000

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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2255 1st Ave N

St. PetersburgFL33713
property at 725 Jackson St N

$1,200

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$1,200
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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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725 Jackson St N

St. PetersburgFL33705

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property at 2421 11th St S

$1,200

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$1,200
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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

2421 11th St S

St. PetersburgFL33705
property at 1515 14th St S

$1,295

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$1,295
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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1515 14th St S

St. PetersburgFL33705

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property at 1110 16th St S

$1,375

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1110 16th St S

St. PetersburgFL33705
property at 917 30th Ave N

$1,399

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$1,399
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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917 30th Ave N, Unit 1

917 30th Ave N
St. PetersburgFL33704

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property at 321 24th St N

$1,550

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321 24th St N

St. PetersburgFL33713
property at 3100 36th St N

$1,600

2 Bedroom Rentals

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3100 36th St N

St. PetersburgFL33713

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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. Dover Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Central Plaza apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pinewood11BR,1BA$1,095
Dover Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1,200
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$1,320
Tiffany Arms Condominiums2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,350
Woodlawn Park Apartmentstb0531a1-Premium1BR,1BA$1,368
Loft at Third1/1LG1BR,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Plaza, FL

As of August 30, 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$1.68
Burlington Post II1x11BR,1BA$1.63
The Portland2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.99
Loft at Third1LRH1BR,1BA$2.13
Woodlawn Park Apartmentstb0532a1-Signature2BR,1BA$2.66
Pinewood11BR,1BA$1.68
Dover Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$2.00
1846 2nd Ave N, Unit 18461846 2nd Ave N1BR,1BA$1.85

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Plaza

What type of rentals are currently available in Central Plaza?

There are currently 326 Apartments for Rent in Central Plaza, FL with pricing that ranges from $700 to $5,547. There are also 216 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Plaza ranging from $990 to $7,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central Plaza?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central Plaza ranges from $990 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,334.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Central Plaza?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Central Plaza range from $1,649 to $5,547, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $5,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,300.

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