Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Crescent Lake Neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL from $400 (160 Rentals)

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property at 3425 16th St N

$1,400

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$1,400

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 30

3425 16th St N

St. PetersburgFL33704

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property at 985 8th Ave S

$1,500 - $2,700

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985 8th Ave S

St. PetersburgFL33705

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Cheapest Available Crescent Lake Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Crescent Lake area of Tampa, FL is a Studio unit found at Colony Apartments priced from $1,150. Mirror Lake Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Crescent Lake apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Colony ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,150
Mirror Lake ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$1,200
The WaylandStudio, One Bath North DeluxeStudio,1BA$1,221
Satoshi Sol-FULLY FURNISHED AND ALL INCLUSIVEStudio1BR,1BA$1,250
Villa Rica ApartmentsCabanaStudio,1BA$1,299
832 1st St N1 Bed Room1BR,1BA$1,300
1701 16th St N0/1Studio,1BA$1,300
Nordica FlatsA21BR,1BA$1,349

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crescent Lake, FL

As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Crescent Lake area is the $1.90 price per square foot C1 Model at Booker Creek Apartments in the in the Melrose-Mercy neighborhood starting from $2,343. The second greatest value Crescent Lake apartment is the Premium 2 bedroomW/ In unit Laundry Model at Aqua 550 starting at $1,975 with a $2.63 price per square foot in the Council of Cona neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Crescent Lake apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Booker Creek ApartmentsC13BR,2BA$1.90
Aqua 550Premium 2 bedroomW/ In unit Laundry2BR,1BA$2.63
Nordica BayA1 – 1X11BR,1BA$1.92
Nordica VillageCrescent1BR,1BA$2.32
Sans Souci Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$2.13
1846 2nd Ave N, Unit 18461846 2nd Ave N1BR,1BA$2.07
Nordica FlatsA21BR,1BA$2.44
Woodlawn Park Apartmentstb0531a1-Premium1BR,1BA$2.69
Palm Court Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio ,1BA$2.57
Mirror Lake ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$2.29

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Florida including Crescent Lake, Saint Petersburg, and the greater Tampa area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Crescent Lake Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Crescent Lake?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Crescent Lake is under $1,349.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Crescent Lake?

The cheapest apartment in Crescent Lake is Mirror Lake Apartments which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in Crescent Lake costs $10,571.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Crescent Lake?

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 30 regular apartments in Crescent Lake 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 Crescent Lake?

Cheap apartments in Crescent Lake have an average cost of $224 which is $10,347 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Crescent Lake.

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