
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gateway Neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL from $700 (20 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Gateway area of Saint Petersburg.


Lincoln Shores Apartments

8701 4th St N

The Meadows

Vantage Point Condominiums

Shoreline Pointe Apartments
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Rio Vista Village

Zura Bay

Crescent Lane

8522 10th St N, Unit C

Jefferson Manor

Village Green Active 55+
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Hudson Commons

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10942 Poplar St NE

1400 Gandy Blvd N
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Gateway, St. Petersburg, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Gateway?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Studio Apartments | $1,335 | $1,210 | $1,763 |
| Gateway 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,704 | $1,102 | $3,941 |
| Gateway 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,063 | $1,375 | $4,600 |
| Gateway 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,650 | $1,675 | $5,764 |
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There are currently 20 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Gateway Neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL.
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Cheapest Available Gateway Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gateway area of Tampa, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Lincoln Shores Apartments priced from $1,102. The Meadows has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,210. Here are the most affordable Gateway apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Shores Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,102 |
| The Meadows | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,210 |
| Vantage Point Condominiums | Crest | 1BR,1BA | $1,212 |
| Shoreline Pointe Apartments | Verde | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1,245 |
| Rio Vista Village | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,265 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gateway, FL
As of March 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gateway area is the $1.69 price per square foot Duval Model at Bridgewater Luxury Rentals in the in the Winston Park neighborhood starting from $1,925. The second greatest value Gateway apartment is the 2X1 - Renovated Model at Calais Park Apartments starting at $2,184 with a $2.14 price per square foot in the Council of Cona neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gateway apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater Luxury Rentals | Duval | 3BR,2BA | $1.69 |
| Calais Park Apartments | 2X1 - Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| Palmera at Gandy | Costa | 2BR,2BA | $1.98 |
| Inlet Bay at Gateway | Plan A1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Marisol Vista Apartment Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Shoreline Pointe Apartments | Charlotte | 2 Bed | 1 Bath | Classic | 2BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Milo Bayside | Renovated A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Mandalay on 4th at Baypointe Preserve | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Rio Vista Village | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| The Meadows | Efficiency | Studio ,1BA | $2.11 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gateway Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Gateway?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Gateway is under $1,350.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gateway?
The cheapest apartment in Gateway is Lincoln Shores Apartments which is listed at $1,102, while the average apartment in Gateway costs $2,412.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Gateway?
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 14 regular apartments in Gateway 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 Gateway?
Cheap apartments in Gateway have an average cost of $202 which is $2,210 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gateway.
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