Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown St Petersburg Neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL from $400 (153 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown St Petersburg area of Saint Petersburg.

property at 734 21st Ave S

$1,175 - $1,375

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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734 21st Ave S

St. PetersburgFL33705

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property at 326 6th Ave N

$1,300 - $1,650

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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326 6th Ave N

St. PetersburgFL33701
property at 2219 Highland St S

$1,300 - $1,700

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2219 Highland St S

St. PetersburgFL33705

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Fountain Court Apartments
$1,400 - $1,900
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$1,345 - $1,845
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$1,400 - $1,900
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Fountain Court Apartments

600 40th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33713
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property at 1115 Highland St N

$1,400 - $1,750

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1115 Highland St N

St. PetersburgFL33701
property at 725 Jackson St N

$1,450

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$1,450
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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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725 Jackson St N

St. PetersburgFL33705

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property at 2525 13th Ave N

$1,550 - $5,650

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$1,550 - $5,650
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$1,550 - $5,650

1 To 4 Bedroom Townhomes for Rent

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2525 13th Ave N

St. PetersburgFL33713
property at 1408 7th Ave N

$1,600

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$1,600
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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1408 7th Ave N

St. PetersburgFL33705

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Downtown St Petersburg, St. Petersburg, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown St Petersburg Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown St Petersburg area of Tampa, FL is a Studio unit found at The Wayland priced from $1,103. Colony Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable Downtown St Petersburg apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The WaylandStudio, One Bath North DeluxeStudio,1BA$1,103
Colony ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,150
San Rafael Apartments2Studio,1BA$1,195
LakesideStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Dover Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1,200
Palm Court Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,250
Sans Souci Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$1,280
832 1st St N1 Bed Room1BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown St Petersburg, FL

As of April 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown St Petersburg area is the $1.70 price per square foot 1311 24th Ave S Model at 1311 24th Ave S in the in the Highland Oaks neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Downtown St Petersburg apartment is the Monet Model at Gallery 3100 starting at $2,373 with a $2.45 price per square foot in the Westminster Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown St Petersburg apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1311 24th Ave S1311 24th Ave S2BR,1BA$1.70
Gallery 3100Monet2BR,2BA$2.45
Fountain Court Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.60
4767 1st Ave N, Unit #B4767 1st Ave N2BR,2BA$2.06
Veranda Flats2 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.30
246 21st Ave N, Unit Porch View246 21st Ave N1BR,1BA$2.54
480 31st Ave N, Unit 480 1/2 Unit A480 31st Ave N1BR,1BA$2.04
Dover Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$2.00
Sans Souci Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$2.13
Palm Court Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio ,1BA$2.50

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Downtown St Petersburg, Saint Petersburg, FL

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is proud to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Downtown St Petersburg, Saint Petersburg, and the greater Tampa area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown St Petersburg Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown St Petersburg?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown St Petersburg is under $1,300.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown St Petersburg?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown St Petersburg is Dover Apartments which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in Downtown St Petersburg costs $10,793.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown St Petersburg?

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 37 regular apartments in Downtown St Petersburg 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 Downtown St Petersburg?

Cheap apartments in Downtown St Petersburg have an average cost of $232 which is $10,561 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown St Petersburg.

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