
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Childs Park Neighborhood of St. Petersburg, FL from $900 (34 Rentals)
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Pinewood

2450 44th St S, Unit Skoolie

Booker Creek Apartments

5901 Fairfield Ave S

2413 Burlington Ave N

1743 Russell St S

1225 1/2 27th St N
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Lakeside

Nautica Apartments

1903 7th Ave S

1771 Russell St S

2411 1/2 51st St S

Fountain Court Apartments

Wild Woods Apartment

2315 1st Ave N
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1830 48th St S

2475 18th Ave S

555 62nd St S

Veranda Flats

3060 21st Ave S

2344 1st Ave N, Unit Small Charming Getaway

3485 16th Ave S

Eagle Crest Apartments
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Burlington Post 55+

Shores Apartments, Ltd

The Waverly

Loft at Third Apartments | Renovated 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments

1761 19th St S

4902-4931 31st Ave S

5737 Shore Blvd S

6262 Emerson Ave S
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2508 Beach Blvd S, Unit A

Seaside Villas
Childs Park, St. Petersburg, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Childs Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childs Park Studio Apartments | $1,862 | $1,200 | $2,540 |
| Childs Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,232 | $949 | $3,294 |
| Childs Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,822 | $1,125 | $4,646 |
| Childs Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,984 | $1,417 | $4,075 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 34 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Childs Park Neighborhood of St. Petersburg, FL.
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Cheapest Available Childs Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Childs Park area of Tampa, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Alta Mar at Broadwater Apartments priced from $949. Lakeside has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Childs Park apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Mar at Broadwater Apartments | Caravel | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
| Lakeside | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Nautica Apartments | The Stern | Studio,1BA | $1,210 |
| The Waverly | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| Fountain Court Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Loft at Third Apartments | Renovated 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments | 1/1LG | 1BR,1BA | $1,449 |
| Wild Woods Apartment | Amazing prices and location! | 2BR,2BA | $1,450 |
| Veranda Flats | Luxe 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,545 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Childs Park, FL
As of January 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Childs Park area is the $2.46 price per square foot C1 Model at Sur Club in the in the Bayview neighborhood starting from $3,250. The second greatest value Childs Park apartment is the C1 Model at Booker Creek Apartments starting at $2,159 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the Melrose-Mercy neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Childs Park apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sur Club | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $2.46 |
| Booker Creek Apartments | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.75 |
| The Waverly | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Fountain Court Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| 2820 DuPont St S | 201 | 2BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| Loft at Third Apartments | Renovated 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments | 2/1RH | 2BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| Alta Mar at Broadwater Apartments | Caravel | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Veranda Flats | Luxe 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.43 |
| The Addison Skyway Marina | THE BERTH | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| 2508 Beach Blvd S, Unit A | 2508 Beach Blvd S | 2BR,1BA | $2.70 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Childs Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Childs Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Childs Park is under $1,545.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Childs Park?
The cheapest apartment in Childs Park is Alta Mar at Broadwater Apartments which is listed at $949, while the average apartment in Childs Park costs $3,250.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Childs Park?
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 5 regular apartments in Childs Park 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 Childs Park?
Cheap apartments in Childs Park have an average cost of $267 which is $2,983 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Childs Park.
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