Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gateway Neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL from $700 (77 Rentals)

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property at 463 76th Ave N

$1,350 - $1,400

2 Bedroom Rentals

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463 76th Ave N

St. PetersburgFL33702

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property at 11901 4th St N

$1,550

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$1,550
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$1,550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 15

11901 4th St N, Unit 6305, Unit 6305

11901 4th St N
St. PetersburgFL33716

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property at 11566 7th Ln N

$1,595

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$1,595
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$1,595

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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11566 7th Ln N

St. PetersburgFL33716
property at 11901 4th St N

$1,700

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$1,700
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$1,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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11901 4th St N, Unit 8102, Unit 8102

11901 4th St N
St. PetersburgFL33716
property at 1400 Gandy Blvd N

$1,800

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$1,800
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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1400 Gandy Blvd N, Unit 1013, Unit 1013

1400 Gandy Blvd N
St. PetersburgFL33702

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Jefferson Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jefferson Manor

201 NW Jefferson Cir NSt. Petersburg, FL 33702
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Wyngate Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Wyngate Apartments

391 112th Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33716
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Isles of Gateway
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Isles of Gateway

10600 4th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33716
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Hudson Commons
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hudson Commons

528-646 88th Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33702
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Isle of St. Croix
1 Bedroom Apartments

Isle of St. Croix

500 75th Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33702

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Gateway, St. Petersburg, FL Local Guide

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 Rio Vista Village priced from $1,099. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rio Vista VillageA11BR,1BA$1,099
The MeadowsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,210
Vantage Point CondominiumsCrest1BR,1BA$1,212
Zura BayStudioStudio,1BA$1,275
Crescent LaneUpstairs1BR,1BA$1,295
Inlet Bay at GatewayPlan A1A1BR,1BA$1,313
Lincoln Shores ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,315
Tamarind Bay ApartmentsWindjammer I1BR,1BA$1,324
Shoreline Pointe ApartmentsVerde | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | Standard1BR,1BA$1,346
Marisol Vista Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1,354

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gateway, FL

As of May 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gateway area is the $1.32 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Mandalay on 4th at Baypointe Preserve in the in the Brighton Bay neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Gateway apartment is the B1 Vibe Model at Aura at 4th starting at $2,296 with a $1.83 price per square foot in the Winston Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gateway apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mandalay on 4th at Baypointe Preserve2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.32
Aura at 4thB1 Vibe2BR,2BA$1.83
Calais Park Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.86
Rio Vista VillageC33BR,1BA$1.74
Bridgewater Luxury RentalsWindward2BR,1BA$1.79
The Preserve at GatewayOne Bedroom A1C1BR,1BA$1.89
Inlet Bay at GatewayPlan A1A1BR,1BA$1.59
Marisol Vista Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1.65
Milo BaysideRenovated A11BR,1BA$1.93
Palmera at GandyCielo1BR,1BA$2.06

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Gateway, Saint Petersburg, FL

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Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Florida and customized analysis for Southwestern Tampa, FL. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $1,354.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gateway?

The cheapest apartment in Gateway is Rio Vista Village which is listed at $1,099, while the average apartment in Gateway costs $2,473.

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 16 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 $227 which is $2,246 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gateway.

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