Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown St Petersburg Neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL from $400 (75 Rentals)

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986 22nd Ave S

St. PetersburgFL33705

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953 12th Ave S

St. PetersburgFL33705

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2219 24th Ave S

St. PetersburgFL33712

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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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Sans Souci Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Sans Souci Apartments

512 Dartmoor St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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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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Astoria Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Astoria Apartments

2026 4th St SSt. Petersburg, FL 33705
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Lutheran Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Lutheran Apartments

550 1st Ave SSt. 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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Woodlawn Oaks
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodlawn Oaks

1541 16th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33704

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The Plantation Inn
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Plantation Inn

1830 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33704
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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 1 Bed unit found at Pennsylvania priced from $995. Booker Creek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,125. Here are the most affordable Downtown St Petersburg apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pennsylvania1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$995
Booker Creek ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$1,125
LakesideStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Nordica FlatsA21BR,1BA$1,299
Wildwood ApartmentsModel A2BR,1BA$1,300
Shores Apartments, LtdTwo Bedroom/Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1,330
San Rafael Apartments3Studio,1BA$1,350
The Avalon- SabalFirst month half off! Renovated Apartments!1BR,1BA$1,395
The Waverly2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,399

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown St Petersburg, FL

As of September 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown St Petersburg area is the $1.39 price per square foot 1311 24th Ave S Model at 1311 24th Ave S, Unit 2 in the in the Highland Oaks neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Downtown St Petersburg apartment is the 2 bedroom Model at Fountain Court Apartments starting at $1,950 with a $1.73 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 S, Unit 21311 24th Ave S2BR,1BA$1.39
Fountain Court Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.73
Shores Apartments, LtdTwo Bedroom/Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.32
Booker Creek ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.94
The Waverly2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.48
Kentucky 5402 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.11
Pennsylvania1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.42
Loft at Third Apartments | Renovated 1 & 2 Bedrooms1SRH1BR,1BA$2.33
Wildwood ApartmentsModel A2BR,1BA$2.17
214 19th St N, Unit 1214 19th St N1BR,1BA$2.27

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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 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 $1,399.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown St Petersburg is Pennsylvania which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Downtown St Petersburg costs $6,763.

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 8 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 $252 which is $6,511 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown St Petersburg.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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