Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown St Petersburg Neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL from $600 (167 Rentals)

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property at 109 18th Ave S

$800

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$800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

109 18th Ave S, Unit 3

109 18th Ave S
St. PetersburgFL33705
property at 2255 1st Ave N

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 10

2255 1st Ave N

St. PetersburgFL33713
property at 2440 25th St N

$1,000 - $1,200

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

2440 25th St N

St. PetersburgFL33713

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property at 600 40th St N

$1,170 - $2,495

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

600 40th St N

St. PetersburgFL33713

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property at 2219 Highland St S

$1,200 - $1,650

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

2219 Highland St S

St. PetersburgFL33705
property at 3815 1st Ave N

$1,245 - $1,845

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

3815 1st Ave N

St. PetersburgFL33713
property at 3465 15th Ave S

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

3465 15th Ave S

St. PetersburgFL33711
property at 4301 4th Ave S

$1,300

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

4301 4th Ave S

St. PetersburgFL33711

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property at 725 Jackson St N

$1,350

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$1,350

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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725 Jackson St N

St. PetersburgFL33705

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130 17th St N
$1,585 - $2,000
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130 17th St N

130 17th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33713
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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 5th Ave Loft Apartments priced from $1,095. Hideout Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable Downtown St Petersburg apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
5th Ave Loft Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,095
Hideout ParkStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
Dover Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1,200
Burlington Post II1x11BR,1BA$1,206
San Rafael Apartments18Studio,1BA$1,250
Mirror Lake Apartments1 br1BR,1BA$1,295
Villa Rica ApartmentsCabanaStudio,1BA$1,299
Nordica FlatsA21BR,1BA$1,299
1701 16th St N0/1Studio,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown St Petersburg, FL

As of July 08, 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 1 Beds, 1.5 Baths Model at 4th Street Flats starting at $1,595 with a $1.99 price per square foot in the Greater South Central 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
4th Street Flats1 Beds, 1.5 Baths1BR,1.5BA$1.99
Burlington Post II1x11BR,1BA$1.63
The Portland2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.99
Loft at Third1LRH1BR,1BA$2.13
Mirror Lake Apartments1 br1BR,1BA$1.99
Sans Souci Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$2.13
Dover Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$2.00
3663 1/2 4th Ave N, Unit 3663 1/23663 1/2 4th Ave N1BR,1BA$2.17
1846 2nd Ave N, Unit 18461846 2nd Ave N1BR,1BA$1.98

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Downtown St Petersburg, Saint Petersburg, FL

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown St Petersburg?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown St Petersburg is at 5th Ave Loft Apartments listed at $1,095.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown St Petersburg Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown St Petersburg Apartment is $1,200 at Dover Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown St Petersburg Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown St Petersburg is starting from $1,399 at Woodlawn Park Apartments.

What is the most affordable Downtown St Petersburg Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown St Petersburg Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Portland and starts from $1,649.

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