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418 5th St SSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Railroad 345
345 Grove St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Alta Mar at Broadwater Apartments
3901 38th Ave SSt. Petersburg, FL 33711
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Lakeside
3855 9th Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33713
2318 4th St S
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844 5th Ave S
St. PetersburgFL33701
730 4th Ave N
St. PetersburgFL33701
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2025 7th St S
St. PetersburgFL33705
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2344 1st Ave N, Unit Small Charming Getaway
2344 1st Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33713
2219 24th Ave S
St. PetersburgFL33712
1400 11th Ave S
St. PetersburgFL33705
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Fountain Court Apartments
600 40th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33713
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The Wayland
305 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St SSt. Petersburg, FL 33705
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612-612 17th Ave S
612-612 17th Ave SSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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623 Mound Park Way S
St. PetersburgFL33701
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441 3rd St SSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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800 8th St N, Unit 1-3 mo rental One Bedroom
800 8th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Viridian Apartments- 62+ Senior Community
518 3rd Ave 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 | $2,025 | $895 | $4,104 |
| Greater South Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,466 | $995 | $5,687 |
| Greater South Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,392 | $1,400 | $9,195 |
| Greater South Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,979 | $1,895 | $10,000+ |
| Greater South Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,228 | $2,499 | $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 $1,199. Lakeside has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Greater South Central apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Alta Mar at Broadwater Apartments | Caravel | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Lakeside | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| The Atlas Apartments- Sabal | Renovated Apartments! | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Fountain Court Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| The Wayland | Studio, One Bath North Deluxe | Studio,1BA | $1,479 |
| Loft at Third Apartments | Renovated 1 & 2 Bedrooms | 1/1LG | 1BR,1BA | $1,510 |
| Hideout Park | Queen | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| Satoshi Sol-FULLY FURNISHED AND ALL INCLUSIVE | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| The Vinoy Courtyard Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater South Central, FL
As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Greater South Central area is the $1.39 price per square foot 1311 24th Ave S Model at 1311 24th Ave S, Unit 2 in the in the Highland Oaks neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Greater South Central apartment is the 2 bedroom Model at Fountain Court Apartments starting at $1,950 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Westminster Heights 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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| 1311 24th Ave S, Unit 2 | 1311 24th Ave S | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Fountain Court Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Kentucky 1414 | Home | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| 600 Highland St N, Unit 3 | 600 Highland St N | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Bayou Court Apartments | Bayou | 2BR,2BA | $2.00 |
| 1715 14th St S, Unit 1715 14th St S | 1715 14th St S | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Kentucky 540 | Home | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Waterside at Coquina Key | B | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Alta Mar at Broadwater Apartments | Caravel | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Loft at Third Apartments | Renovated 1 & 2 Bedrooms | 1SRH | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Greater South Central Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Greater South Central?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Greater South Central is at Lakeside listed at $1,200.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Greater South Central Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Greater South Central Apartment is $1,199 at Alta Mar at Broadwater Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Greater South Central Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Greater South Central is starting from $1,575 at Alta Mar at Broadwater Apartments.
What is the most affordable Greater South Central Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Greater South Central Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Alta Mar at Broadwater Apartments and starts from $1,925.
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