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Alta Mar at Broadwater Apartments
3901 38th Ave SSt. Petersburg, FL 33711
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2345 11th St S
St. PetersburgFL33705
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2334 3rd Ave S
St. PetersburgFL33712
610 14th St N
St. PetersburgFL33705
1727 45th St S
St. PetersburgFL33711
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1846 2nd Ave N, Unit 1846
1846 2nd Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33713
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805 4th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
805 4th Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Hideout Park
425 2nd St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
2227 Highland St S
St. PetersburgFL33705
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Mirror Lake Apartments
308 Grove St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Lakeside
3855 9th Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33713
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Colony Apartments
301 4th Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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3815 1ST AVE N
3815 1ST AVE NSt. Petersburg, FL 33713
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3815 1st Avenue North
3815 1st Avenue NorthSt. Petersburg, FL 33713
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301 4th Ave N
St. PetersburgFL33701
2219 Highland St S
St. PetersburgFL33705
626 23rd Ave S
St. PetersburgFL33705
2242 23rd Ave S
St. PetersburgFL33712
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The Wayland
305 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St SSt. Petersburg, FL 33705
3815 1st Ave N
St. PetersburgFL33713
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3465 15th Ave S
St. PetersburgFL33711
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832 1st St N
832 1st St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
1799 Russell St S
St. PetersburgFL33712
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2439 8th Ave N
2439 8th Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33713
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Veranda Flats
3700 9th Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33713
725 Jackson St N
St. PetersburgFL33705
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Fountain Court Apartments
600 40th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33713
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The Portland
300 8th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33705
735 Grove St N
St. PetersburgFL33701
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Caprice Apartments
441 3rd St SSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Tropical Breeze Apartments
1693 2nd Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33713
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The Vinoy Courtyard Apartments
266 7th Ave NESt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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301 4th Ave N
St. PetersburgFL33701
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3036 6th Ave N
St. PetersburgFL33713
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3036 6th Ave N
St. PetersburgFL33713
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Elements on Third
3201 3rd Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33713
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1715 14th St S, Unit 1715 14th St S
1715 14th St SSt. Petersburg, FL 33705
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130 17th St N
130 17th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33713
623 Mound Park Way S
St. PetersburgFL33701
124 19th Ave S
St. PetersburgFL33705
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2651 Bayside Dr S
St. PetersburgFL33705
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1311 24th Ave S
1311 24th Ave SSt. Petersburg, FL 33705
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$1,789 - $4,687
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Sole on Central
1560 Central AveSt. Petersburg, FL 33705
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The Addison Skyway Marina
3951 34th St SSt. Petersburg, FL 33711
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966 22nd Ave S, Unit 109
966 22nd Ave SSt. Petersburg, FL 33705
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1701 14th St S
1701 14th St SSt. Petersburg, FL 33705
2143 5th Ave N
St. PetersburgFL33713
2143 5th Ave N
St. PetersburgFL33713
610 8th St N
St. PetersburgFL33702
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Delmar 745
745 Delmar Ter SSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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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 | $1,864 | $1,050 | $4,664 |
| Greater South Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,380 | $949 | $10,000+ |
| Greater South Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,467 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| Greater South Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,000 | $1,649 | $10,000+ |
| Greater South Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,976 | $3,395 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Greater South Central Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Greater South Central area of Tampa, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Alta Mar at Broadwater Apartments priced from $949. 5th Ave Loft Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here are the most affordable Greater South Central apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Mar at Broadwater Apartments | Caravel | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
| 5th Ave Loft Apartments | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| 805 4th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 | Studio/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| Hideout Park | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| Colony Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Lakeside | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Mirror Lake Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater South Central, FL
As of June 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Greater South Central 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 Greater South Central apartment is the 1311 24th Ave S Model at 1311 24th Ave S starting at $1,750 with a $1.70 price per square foot in the Highland Oaks neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Greater South Central apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 1701 14th St S | 1701 14th St S | 2BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| 1311 24th Ave S | 1311 24th Ave S | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| 1715 14th St S, Unit 1715 14th St S | 1715 14th St S | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Fountain Court Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| 4th Street Flats | 1 Beds, 1.5 Baths | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.99 |
| Alta Mar at Broadwater Apartments | Caravel | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| The Portland | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| 3815 1ST AVE N | 3815 1ST AVE N | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Sans Souci Apartments | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| 1846 2nd Ave N, Unit 1846 | 1846 2nd Ave N | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
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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 $1,200.
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 $949, while the average apartment in Greater South Central costs $6,976.
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 36 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 $215 which is $6,761 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Greater South Central.
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