Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fruitland Heights Neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL from $400 (151 Rentals)

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property at 618 17th Ave S

$1,050 - $1,550

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618 17th Ave S

St. PetersburgFL33701
property at 734 21st Ave S

$1,175 - $1,375

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734 21st Ave S

St. PetersburgFL33705

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property at 2219 Highland St S

$1,250 - $1,650

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2219 Highland St S

St. PetersburgFL33705
property at 827 40th St S

$1,400

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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827 40th St S

St. PetersburgFL33711

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property at 1408 7th Ave N

$1,600

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1408 7th Ave N

St. PetersburgFL33705
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130 17th St N
$1,650 - $1,800
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

130 17th St N

130 17th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33713
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Fruitland Heights, St. Petersburg, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fruitland Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fruitland Heights area of Tampa, FL is a Studio unit found at The Wayland priced from $1,143. Colony Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable Fruitland Heights apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The WaylandStudio, One Bath North DeluxeStudio,1BA$1,143
Colony ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,150
Mirror Lake ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$1,200
Alta Mar at Broadwater ApartmentsGalleon2BR,2BA$1,300
Wild Woods ApartmentAmazing prices and location!2BR,2BA$1,395
Palm Court Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,395
Fountain Court Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fruitland Heights, FL

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fruitland Heights area is the $1.24 price per square foot Galleon Model at Alta Mar at Broadwater Apartments in the in the Bayview neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Fruitland Heights apartment is the 537 6th St N Model at 537 6th St N, Unit 537 6th St N starting at $2,200 with a $2.12 price per square foot in the Greater South Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fruitland Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Alta Mar at Broadwater ApartmentsGalleon2BR,2BA$1.24
537 6th St N, Unit 537 6th St N537 6th St N1BR,1BA$2.12
1311 24th Ave S1311 24th Ave S2BR,1BA$1.70
Fountain Court Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.60
Marina Walk ApartmentsModel floorplan w/o balcony1BR,1BA$2.63
Sur ClubA11BR,1BA$2.60
Lake MaggioreA11BR,1BA$2.90
1846 2nd Ave N, Unit 18461846 2nd Ave N1BR,1BA$2.18
Mirror Lake ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$2.29
Palm Court Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio ,1BA$2.66

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fruitland Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Fruitland Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fruitland Heights is under $1,400.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fruitland Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Fruitland Heights is Mirror Lake Apartments which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in Fruitland Heights costs $10,793.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fruitland Heights?

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 34 regular apartments in Fruitland Heights 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 Fruitland Heights?

Cheap apartments in Fruitland Heights have an average cost of $168 which is $10,625 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fruitland Heights.

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