4234 1st Ave S
St. PetersburgFL33711
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Greater South Central Neighborhood of St. Petersburg, FL from $679 (153 Rentals)
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109 18th Ave S, Unit 2
109 18th Ave S
St. PetersburgFL33705
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$949 - $1,8751 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Alta Mar at Broadwater Apartments
3901 38th Ave SSt. Petersburg, FL 33711
2609 4th St S
St. PetersburgFL33705
2345 11th St S
St. PetersburgFL33705
2255 1st Ave N
St. PetersburgFL33713
1 3rd St N
St. PetersburgFL33701
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$1,075
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1846 2nd Ave N, Unit 1846
1846 2nd Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33713
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$1,100 - $1,500Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
301 4th Ave N, St Petersburg, FL 33701
301 4th Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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$1,174 - $2,630Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Wayland
305 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St SSt. Petersburg, FL 33705
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986 22nd Ave S
St. PetersburgFL33705
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$1,195 - $1,600Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
805 4th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
805 4th Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
725 Jackson St N
St. PetersburgFL33705
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$1,200 - $1,350Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Astoria - Sabal
2026 4th St SSt. Petersburg, FL 33705
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$1,200 - $1,4001 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Mirror Lake Apartments
308 Grove St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
2227 Highland St S
St. PetersburgFL33705
2421 11th St S
St. PetersburgFL33705
2219 Highland St S
St. PetersburgFL33705
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$1,206 - $1,9581 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Burlington Post II
3295 Burlington Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33713
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$1,2251 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
1 Bed/1 Bath - 4, Unit 4
125 8th Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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2323 12th St S
St. PetersburgFL33705
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$1,2951 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
3320 6th Ave N, Unit B
3320 6th Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33713
3311 6th Ave S
St. PetersburgFL33712
1771 Russell St S
St. PetersburgFL33712
734 8th St N
St. PetersburgFL33701
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$1,300 - $1,4001 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
111 6th Ave N
111 6th Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
2301 Trelain Dr S
St. PetersburgFL33712
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$1,350
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932 Newton Ave S
932 Newton Ave SSt. Petersburg, FL 33705
3434 9th Ave N
St. PetersburgFL33713
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$1,370 - $2,8001 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Soon
Veranda Flats
3700 9th Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33713
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1743 Russell St S
St. PetersburgFL33712
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$1,4002 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
2 Bed/1 Bath - 12, Unit 12
811 14th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33705
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$1,400
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625 35th St N, Unit 2
625 35th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33713
549 2nd St N
St. PetersburgFL33701
812 14th St N
St. PetersburgFL33705
810 20th Ave S
St. PetersburgFL33705
1405 7th Ave N
St. PetersburgFL33705
1915 Fairfield Ave S
St. PetersburgFL33712
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$1,495Studio Apartments Available Now
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425 2nd St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
2120 1st Ave N
St. PetersburgFL33713
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823 14th St N
St. PetersburgFL33705
2237 Auburn St S
St. PetersburgFL33712
800 15th Ave S
St. PetersburgFL33701
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Caprice Apartments
441 3rd St SSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
2112 9th Ave N
St. PetersburgFL33713
800 15th Ave S
St. PetersburgFL33701
1701 14th St S
St. PetersburgFL33705
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$1,600 - $3,494Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1, 2027
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3201 34th St SSt. Petersburg, FL 33711
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Tropical Breeze Apartments
1693 2nd Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33713
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$1,600 - $2,350Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Vinoy Courtyard Apartments
266 7th Ave NESt. 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 | $1,760 | $950 | $4,404 |
| Greater South Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,527 | $949 | $7,658 |
| Greater South Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,417 | $1,175 | $9,395 |
| Greater South Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,152 | $1,600 | $10,000+ |
| Greater South Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | $13,583 | $2,300 | $10,000+ |
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Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 153 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Greater South Central Neighborhood of St. Petersburg, FL.
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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 Studio unit found at 301 4th Ave N, St Petersburg, FL 33701 priced from $1,100. The Wayland has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,174. Here are the most affordable Greater South Central apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 301 4th Ave N, St Petersburg, FL 33701 | Studio/1.0BA | Studio, 1BA | $1,100 |
| The Wayland | Studio, One Bath North Deluxe | Studio, 1BA | $1,174 |
| 805 4th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 | Studio/1.0BA | Studio, 1BA | $1,195 |
| 1717 Grove St S | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1,200 |
| The Astoria - Sabal | 0BD - 1BTH | Studio, 1BA | $1,200 |
| 621 15th St N | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio, 1BA | $1,200 |
| Burlington Post II | 1x1 | 1BR, 1BA | $1,206 |
| Mirror Lake Apartments | 1 br | 1BR, 1BA | $1,295 |
| Alta Mar at Broadwater Apartments | Schooner | 2BR, 2BA | $1,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater South Central, FL
As of September 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Greater South Central area is the $1.70 price per square foot 1311 24th Ave S Model at 1311 24th Ave S in the Highland Oaks neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Greater South Central apartment is the 3872 7th Ave N Model at 3872 7th Ave N, Unit C in the Westminster Heights neighborhood starting at $1,949 with a $2.05 price per square foot. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1311 24th Ave S | 1311 24th Ave S | 2BR, 1BA | $1.70 |
| 3872 7th Ave N, Unit C | 3872 7th Ave N | 2BR, 1BA | $2.05 |
| Loft at Third | 2/1RH | 2BR, 1BA | $2.14 |
| Alta Mar at Broadwater Apartments | Caravel | 1BR, 1BA | $1.24 |
| Burlington Post II | 1x1 | 1BR, 1BA | $1.63 |
| The Portland | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR, 1BA | $1.99 |
| Mirror Lake Apartments | 1 br | 1BR, 1BA | $1.99 |
| 932 Newton Ave S | 932 Newton Ave S | 1BR, 1BA | $2.08 |
| Sans Souci Apartments | 1 BR | 1BR, 1BA | $2.13 |
| 1846 2nd Ave N, Unit 1846 | 1846 2nd Ave N | 1BR, 1BA | $1.85 |
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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 $1,300.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Greater South Central?
The cheapest apartment in Greater South Central is 1717 Grove St S which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in Greater South Central costs $2,635.
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 $290 which is $2,345 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Greater South Central.
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