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1044 22nd Ave N

St. PetersburgFL33704

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The Portland Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Portland Apartments

300 8th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33705
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114 7th St N
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

114 7th St N

114 7th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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The Courtyard Vinoy
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Courtyard Vinoy

256-266 7th Ave NESt. Petersburg, FL 33701

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Crescent Lake, St. Petersburg, FL Local Guide

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 5th Ave Loft Apartments priced from $1,150. The Wayland has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,189. Here are the most affordable Crescent Lake apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
5th Ave Loft Apartments303Studio,1BA$1,150
The WaylandStudio, One Bath North DeluxeStudio,1BA$1,189
Tropical Breeze ApartmentsGalley Kitchen1BR,1BA$1,250
Sans Souci Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$1,280
Satoshi Sol-FULLY FURNISHED AND ALL INCLUSIVEStudio1BR,1BA$1,295
Nordica FlatsA21BR,1BA$1,299
San Rafael Apartments356Studio,1BA$1,450
The Corvette Apartments1 Bed Classic1BR,1BA$1,545
The Vinoy Courtyard ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,550
Booker Creek ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1,646

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crescent Lake, FL

As of November 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Crescent Lake area is the $1.92 price per square foot C1 Model at Booker Creek Apartments in the in the Melrose-Mercy neighborhood starting from $2,366. The second greatest value Crescent Lake apartment is the B1 Model at The Exchange starting at $2,178 with a $2.19 price per square foot in the Highland Oaks 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$1.92
The ExchangeB12BR,2BA$2.19
999 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St S, Unit 4999 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St S2BR,1BA$2.40
Snell Isle1c1 - Key Largo1BR,1BA$2.77
Tropical Breeze ApartmentsOpen Kitchen1BR,1BA$2.29
Sans Souci Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$1.83
Aqua 550Premium 1 bedroom W/In unit Laundry1BR,1BA$2.61
Nordica FlatsA21BR,1BA$2.34
The Corvette Apartments1 Bed Classic1BR,1BA$2.81
Satoshi Sol-FULLY FURNISHED AND ALL INCLUSIVEStudio1BR,1BA$2.94

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Crescent Lake, Saint Petersburg, FL

Ranked #16

Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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!

Getting Around the Crescent Lake Neighborhood in Saint Petersburg, FL

Walk Score®

81 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

74 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

46 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,646.

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

The cheapest apartment in Crescent Lake is Tropical Breeze Apartments which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Crescent Lake costs $10,626.

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 29 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 $256 which is $10,370 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Crescent Lake.

Expert Rental Resources

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