
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Greater South Central Neighborhood of St. Petersburg, FL from $895 (46 Rentals)


3815 1st Avenue North

427 8th Ave N

Colony Apartments

The Wayland

Lakeside

805 4th Ave N

552 3rd Ave S, Unit 1

The Vinoy Courtyard Apartments
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305 Dr. M.L.K. Jr St S, Unit 543

305 Dr. M.L.K. Jr St S, Unit 646

Satoshi Hideout- Simple living in Downtown St Pete

305 Dr. M.L.K. Jr St S, Unit 813

305 Dr. M.L.K. Jr St S, Unit 105

305 Dr. M.L.K. Jr St S, Unit 102

305 Dr. M.L.K. Jr St S, Unit 106

305 Dr. M.L.K. Jr St S, Unit 108

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305 Dr. M.L.K. Jr St S, Unit 320

305 Dr. M.L.K. Jr St S, Unit 418

305 Dr. M.L.K. Jr St S, Unit 325

305 Dr. M.L.K. Jr St S, Unit 321

305 Dr. M.L.K. Jr St S, Unit 843

305 Dr. M.L.K. Jr St S, Unit 834

305 Dr. M.L.K. Jr St S, Unit 346

305 Dr. M.L.K. Jr St S, Unit 342

305 Dr. M.L.K. Jr St S, Unit 241
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305 Dr. M.L.K. Jr St S, Unit 243

Vantage St. Pete

305 Dr. M.L.K. Jr St S, Unit 641

305 Dr. M.L.K. Jr St S, Unit 636

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Sole on Central

Lakeside Colony Apartments

114 7th St N

Astoria Apartments

Prince Gregor Apartments
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1235 22nd Ave S

Viridian Apartments- 62+ Senior Community

St Pete Gardens Apartments

5th Ave Loft Apartments

Sunkist Apartments

Nelson Apartment

Coliseum Apartments

Palm Court Apartments

509 29th Ave S, Unit A, Unit A
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470 3rd St 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 | $1,982 | $895 | $6,308 |
| Greater South Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,340 | $850 | $8,095 |
| Greater South Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,427 | $1,295 | $10,000+ |
| Greater South Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,426 | $1,800 | $10,000+ |
| Greater South Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,571 | $10,000 | $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 $1,300.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Greater South Central?
The cheapest apartment in Greater South Central is Colony Apartments which is listed at $1,150, 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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