Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown St Petersburg Neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL from $1,000 (130 Rentals)

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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 Lakeside priced from $1,200. Avalon Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable Downtown St Petersburg apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
LakesideStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Avalon ApartmentsstudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Booker Creek ApartmentsC13BR,2BA$1,295
The Waverly2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,379
San Rafael Apartments8Studio,1BA$1,395
Palm Court Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,395
Fountain Court Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
The WaylandStudio, One Bath North DeluxeStudio,1BA$1,469
Loft at Third Apartments | Renovated 1 & 2 Bedrooms1/1LG1BR,1BA$1,510
Satoshi Sol-FULLY FURNISHED AND ALL INCLUSIVEStudio1BR,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown St Petersburg, FL

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown St Petersburg area is the $2.45 price per square foot 235 Mateo Way NE Model at 235 Mateo Way NE, Unit 235 in the in the Council of Cona neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Downtown St Petersburg apartment is the 1311 24th Ave S Model at 1311 24th Ave S, Unit 2 starting at $1,850 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the Highland Oaks 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.
235 Mateo Way NE, Unit 235235 Mateo Way NE2BR,2BA$2.45
1311 24th Ave S, Unit 21311 24th Ave S2BR,1BA$1.39
Fountain Court Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.73
1701 14th St S, Unit A1701 14th St S2BR,1BA$1.64
Kentucky 1414Home2BR,1BA$1.63
618 7th Ave N, Unit A618 7th Ave N2BR,1BA$2.30
Booker Creek ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$2.00
The Waverly2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.46
Kentucky 540Home2BR,1BA$2.11
Loft at Third Apartments | Renovated 1 & 2 Bedrooms1SRH1BR,1BA$2.37

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown St Petersburg

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown St Petersburg?

There are currently 676 Apartments for Rent in Downtown St Petersburg, FL with pricing that ranges from $995 to $12,000. There are also 343 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown St Petersburg ranging from $1,000 to $17,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown St Petersburg?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown St Petersburg ranges from $1,000 to $17,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,131.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown St Petersburg?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown St Petersburg range from $1,895 to $11,506, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $10,000.

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