Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Grand Central District Saint Petersburg, FL from $400 (157 Rentals)

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property at 618 17th Ave S

$1,050 - $1,395

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618 17th Ave S

St. PetersburgFL33701
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3815 1ST AVE N
$1,200 - $2,000
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3815 1ST AVE NSt. Petersburg, FL 33713
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property at 2219 Highland St S

$1,250 - $1,650

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2219 Highland St S

St. PetersburgFL33705

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property at 827 40th St S

$1,400

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827 40th St S

St. PetersburgFL33711

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property at 985 8th Ave S

$1,500 - $2,700

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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985 8th Ave S

St. PetersburgFL33705

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Grand Central District, St. Petersburg, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Grand Central District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Grand Central District area of Tampa, FL is a Studio unit found at Colony Apartments priced from $1,150. Lakeside has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Grand Central District apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Colony ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,150
LakesideStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Mirror Lake ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$1,200
The WaylandStudio West Tower PremiumStudio,1BA$1,226
Nordica FlatsA21BR,1BA$1,249
Satoshi Sol-FULLY FURNISHED AND ALL INCLUSIVEStudio1BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grand Central District, FL

As of May 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Grand Central District area is the $1.91 price per square foot 1701 14th St S Model at 1701 14th St S in the in the Highland Oaks neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Grand Central District apartment is the 1715 14th St S Model at 1715 14th St S, Unit 1715 14th St S starting at $1,650 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the Highland Oaks neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Grand Central District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1701 14th St S1701 14th St S2BR,1BA$1.91
1715 14th St S, Unit 1715 14th St S1715 14th St S2BR,1BA$1.65
Booker Creek ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.76
Fountain Court Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.60
932 Newton Ave S932 Newton Ave S1BR,1BA$2.08
3815 1ST AVE N3815 1ST AVE N1BR,1BA$2.00
Sans Souci Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$2.13
1846 2nd Ave N, Unit 18461846 2nd Ave N1BR,1BA$2.07
Nordica FlatsA21BR,1BA$2.25
Mirror Lake ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$2.29

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Southwest 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 our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Grand Central District Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Grand Central District?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Grand Central District is under $1,250.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Grand Central District?

The cheapest apartment in Grand Central District is Mirror Lake Apartments which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in Grand Central District costs $5,525.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Grand Central District?

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 Grand Central District 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 Grand Central District?

Cheap apartments in Grand Central District have an average cost of $205 which is $5,320 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Grand Central District.

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