
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Childs Park Neighborhood of St. Petersburg, FL from $800 (82 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Childs Park area of St. Petersburg.


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2450 44th St S, Unit Skoolie, Unit Skoolie

Pinewood

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570 34th St N, Unit 111, Unit 111

570 34th St N, Unit 114

5901 Fairfield Ave S

Lakeside

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1846 2nd Ave N, Unit 1846, Unit 1846

3800 18th Ave S

Alta Mar at Broadwater Apartments
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Nautica Apartments

Veranda Flats

2920 Emerson Ave S

2920 Emerson Ave S, Unit 1/2

827 40th St S

5434 9th Ave N

Fountain Court Apartments

Booker Creek Apartments

3435 3rd Ave N, Unit Loft at Third - 1 Bedroom

555 62nd St S
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2242 23rd Ave S

2120 1st Ave N

925 17th St S

Marina Club Apartment homes

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4767 1st Ave N, Unit #B, Unit #B

1705 19th St S

Elements on Third

2334 Auburn St S

1928 14th Ave S

2167 14th Ave S
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The Addison Skyway Marina

3734 27th Ave S

3460 4th Ave S, Unit 3

Sur Club

3421 4th Ave S

Eagle Crest Apartments

Burlington Post 55+

Shores Apartments, Ltd

2134 2ND Ave N

5000 3rd Ave N
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14 21st St N

The Waverly

2722 14th Ave S

2904 Emerson Ave S

Wild Woods Apartment

Perkins Garden Apartments

3580 38th Ave S

2000 Queensboro Ave S

1036 1/2 19th St S

1761 19th St S
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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 | $1,770 | $1,120 | $2,425 |
| Childs Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,165 | $850 | $3,294 |
| Childs Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,972 | $1,295 | $4,898 |
| Childs Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,710 | $1,417 | $3,925 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 82 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 Studio unit found at Lakeside priced from $1,200. Alta Mar at Broadwater Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Childs Park apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Alta Mar at Broadwater Apartments | Galleon | 2BR,2BA | $1,300 |
| Nautica Apartments | The Capri | 1BR,1BA | $1,339 |
| Veranda Flats | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,370 |
| Wild Woods Apartment | Amazing prices and location! | 2BR,2BA | $1,395 |
| Fountain Court Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Childs Park, FL
As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Childs Park area is the $1.62 price per square foot C1 Model at Booker Creek Apartments in the in the Melrose-Mercy neighborhood starting from $1,999. The second greatest value Childs Park apartment is the 2450 44th St S Model at 2450 44th St S, Unit Skoolie starting at $950 with a $0.77 price per square foot in the Pasadena Golf & Yacht Club 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 | $1.62 |
| 2450 44th St S, Unit Skoolie | 2450 44th St S | 1BR,1BA | $0.77 |
| Alta Mar at Broadwater Apartments | Galleon | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| 1604 58th St S, Unit E | 1604 58th St S | 2BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Fountain Court Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| 4767 1st Ave N, Unit #B | 4767 1st Ave N | 2BR,2BA | $2.06 |
| Veranda Flats | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| Sur Club | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| 1846 2nd Ave N, Unit 1846 | 1846 2nd Ave N | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| Lakeside | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.82 |
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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 $1,400.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Childs Park?
The cheapest apartment in Childs Park is Nautica Apartments which is listed at $1,339, while the average apartment in Childs Park costs $2,957.
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 15 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 $530 which is $2,427 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Childs Park.
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