
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Childs Park Neighborhood of St. Petersburg, FL from $900 (75 Rentals)
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5817 4th Ave N

Studio Bed/1 Bath - 3

4619 13th Ave S

Pinewood

5901 Fairfield Ave S

1727 45th St S

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1846 2nd Ave N, Unit 1846

Lakeside

2242 23rd Ave S
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3815 1st Ave N

3465 15th Ave S

555 62nd St S

1799 Russell St S

Nautica Apartments

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2439 8th Ave N

Veranda Flats

Fountain Court Apartments

2525 13th Ave N

2867 12th Ave N
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2 Bed/1 Bath - 6

2 Bed/1 Bath - 2

Elements on Third

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The Addison Skyway Marina

2143 5th Ave N

2143 5th Ave N

Eagle Crest Apartments

2722 14th Ave S

Burlington Post 55+
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2601 18th Ave S

1147 40th St S

2134 2ND Ave N

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The Waverly

2030 12th Ave S

4801 10th Ave S

Wild Woods Apartment

Loft at Third

Perkins Garden Apartments
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5011 Emerson Ave S

2000 Queensboro Ave S

825 46th St N

1000 49th Street N

1020 Queen St N

3022 Dartmouth Ave N

1761 19th St S

1933 47th St S

1227 Fargo St S

1026 19th St S
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Childs Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childs Park Studio Apartments | $1,677 | $1,200 | $2,425 |
| Childs Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,152 | $949 | $4,290 |
| Childs Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,078 | $1,300 | $5,730 |
| Childs Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,013 | $1,675 | $4,325 |
| Childs Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,145 | $2,895 | $3,395 |
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There are currently 75 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 Capri | 1BR,1BA | $1,349 |
| Veranda Flats | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,370 |
| Wild Woods Apartment | Amazing prices and location! | 2BR,2BA | $1,395 |
| Loft at Third | 1/1LG | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Fountain Court Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| 2820 DuPont St S | 201 | 2BR,1BA | $1,675 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Childs Park, FL
As of June 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Childs Park area is the $1.78 price per square foot C1 Model at Booker Creek Apartments in the in the Melrose-Mercy neighborhood starting from $2,199. The second greatest value Childs Park apartment is the B1B Model at Sur Club starting at $2,450 with a $2.25 price per square foot in the Bayview 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booker Creek Apartments | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.78 |
| Sur Club | B1B | 2BR,2BA | $2.25 |
| Elements on Third | Eclipse-Sunshine Flats | 2BR,2BA | $2.35 |
| Fountain Court Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| 2820 DuPont St S | 201 | 2BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Loft at Third | 2/1RH | 2BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| 4525 29th Ave S | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| Alta Mar at Broadwater Apartments | Caravel | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Veranda Flats | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| 1846 2nd Ave N, Unit 1846 | 1846 2nd Ave N | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
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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 $1,675.
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 $3,289.
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 10 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 $572 which is $2,717 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Childs Park.
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