
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Greater South Central Neighborhood of St. Petersburg, FL from $700 (49 Rentals)


962 19th Ave S

Alta Mar at Broadwater Apartments

1799 Russell St S

Mirror Lake Apartments

Burlington Post II

1915 Fairfield Ave S

2143 5th Ave N

3458 14th Ave S, Unit 3458
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3458 14th Ave S, Unit 3460

2323 12th St S

3740 19th Ave S, Unit A

3421 4th Ave S

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173 38th Ave SE, Unit 173

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1311 24th Ave S

2501 7th St S

3860 Burlington Ave N
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2518 5th St S

Delmar 745

Brookside Crossing

The Courtyard Vinoy

1428 12th St S

2000 Queensboro Ave S

3800 18th Ave S

Burlington Post 55+

1110 16th St S
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Shores Apartments, Ltd

201 35th St S

894 13th Ave S

2845 9th Ave N

1761 19th St S

Prince Gregor Apartments

542 13th Ave S
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2425 Dr. M.L.K. Jr St S

4th Street Flats

St. Pete Gardens - Sabal

Lakeside

Fountain Court Apartments

Oak Park Villas

4340 37th St S

716 21st St N

Kentucky 1414
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888 14th Ave S

3246 20th Ave S

Kentucky 540

3440 41st Ave S
Greater South Central, St. Petersburg, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Greater South Central?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater South Central Studio Apartments | $1,873 | $995 | $4,076 |
| Greater South Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,490 | $949 | $6,782 |
Greater South Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,356 | $700 | $10,000+ |
| Greater South Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,598 | $1,649 | $10,000+ |
| Greater South Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | $11,653 | $2,500 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Greater South Central Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Greater South Central?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Greater South Central is under $1,245.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Greater South Central?
The cheapest apartment in Greater South Central is Alta Mar at Broadwater Apartments which is listed at $1,300, while the average apartment in Greater South Central costs $2,575.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Greater South Central?
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 27 regular apartments in Greater South Central 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 Greater South Central?
Cheap apartments in Greater South Central have an average cost of $256 which is $2,319 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Greater South Central.
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