Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Greater South Central Neighborhood of St. Petersburg, FL from $400 (171 Rentals)

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property at 618 17th Ave S

$1,050 - $1,550

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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 N

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
property at 844 5th Ave S

$1,300 - $1,350

1 Bedroom Rentals

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844 5th Ave S

St. PetersburgFL33701

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property at 827 40th St S

$1,400

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827 40th St S

St. PetersburgFL33711
property at 725 Jackson St N

$1,400

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725 Jackson St N

St. PetersburgFL33705

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130 17th St N
$1,650 - $1,800
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130 17th St N

130 17th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33713
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Greater South Central, St. Petersburg, FL Local Guide

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 Colony Apartments priced from $1,150. The Wayland has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,163. Here are the most affordable Greater South Central apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Colony ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,150
The WaylandStudio, One Bath North DeluxeStudio,1BA$1,163
LakesideStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Mirror Lake ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$1,200
Satoshi Sol-FULLY FURNISHED AND ALL INCLUSIVEStudio1BR,1BA$1,250
Alta Mar at Broadwater ApartmentsGalleon2BR,2BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater South Central, FL

As of May 08, 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 Galleon Model at Alta Mar at Broadwater Apartments starting at $1,300 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Bayview neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Greater South Central apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1701 14th St S1701 14th St S2BR,1BA$1.91
Alta Mar at Broadwater ApartmentsGalleon2BR,2BA$1.24
1311 24th Ave S1311 24th Ave S2BR,1BA$1.70
1715 14th St S, Unit 1715 14th St S1715 14th St S2BR,1BA$1.65
Fountain Court Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.60
Veranda Flats2 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.30
3815 1ST AVE N3815 1ST AVE N1BR,1BA$2.00
1846 2nd Ave N, Unit 18461846 2nd Ave N1BR,1BA$2.18
430 20th St N, Unit B430 20th St N1BR,1BA$2.32
Mirror Lake ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$2.29

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Florida, including St. Petersburg. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 Mirror Lake Apartments which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in Greater South Central costs $10,571.

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 28 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 $179 which is $10,392 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Greater South Central.

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