Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland Oaks Neighborhood of St. Petersburg, FL from $600 (107 Rentals)

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property at 4234 1st Ave S

$675

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$675

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5 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4234 1st Ave S

St. PetersburgFL33711
property at 2255 1st Ave N

$1,000

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$1,000

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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2255 1st Ave N

St. PetersburgFL33713

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property at 2219 Highland St S

$1,200 - $1,650

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2219 Highland St S

St. PetersburgFL33705

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property at 800 15th Ave S

$1,550

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$1,550

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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800 15th Ave S

St. PetersburgFL33701

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Sole on Central
$1,789 - $3,889
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Sole on Central

1560 Central AveSt. Petersburg, FL 33705
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Delmar 745
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Delmar 745

745 Delmar Ter SSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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114 7th St N
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114 7th St N

114 7th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Prince Gregor Apartments
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Prince Gregor Apartments

844 5th Ave SSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Pennsylvania

418 5th St SSt. Petersburg, FL 33701

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Highland Oaks, St. Petersburg, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Highland Oaks Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highland Oaks area of Tampa, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Alta Mar at Broadwater Apartments priced from $949. St. Pete Gardens - Sabal has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Highland Oaks apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alta Mar at Broadwater ApartmentsCaravel1BR,1BA$949
St. Pete Gardens - SabalSt. Pete Gardens - Sabal 0BD-1BTHStudio,1BA$1,050
Osprey Pointe Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,130
Rose - SabalRose - Sabal Palm 0BD-1BTHStudio,1BA$1,200
Burlington Post II1x11BR,1BA$1,206
Enclave at Sabal Pointe Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath Apartment with 870 Square Feet...1BR,1BA$1,249
Mirror Lake Apartments1 br1BR,1BA$1,295
The WaylandStudio, One Bath North DeluxeStudio,1BA$1,307
Loft at Third1/1LG1BR,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland Oaks, FL

As of August 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highland Oaks area is the $1.70 price per square foot 1311 24th Ave S Model at 1311 24th Ave S in the in the Highland Oaks neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Highland Oaks apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at The Portland starting at $1,649 with a $1.82 price per square foot in the Highland Oaks neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highland Oaks apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1311 24th Ave S1311 24th Ave S2BR,1BA$1.70
The Portland3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.82
4525 29th Ave S2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.17
Enclave at Sabal Pointe Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath Renovate Apartment with 780 Sq...1BR,1BA$1.70
Alta Mar at Broadwater ApartmentsCaravel1BR,1BA$1.24
Burlington Post II1x11BR,1BA$1.63
Loft at Third1LRH1BR,1BA$2.13
Osprey Pointe Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath Fully Renovated1BR,1BA$1.84
Mirror Lake Apartments1 br1BR,1BA$1.99
1846 2nd Ave N, Unit 18461846 2nd Ave N1BR,1BA$1.85

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ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Highland Oaks, St. Petersburg, and the greater Tampa area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highland Oaks Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Highland Oaks?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Highland Oaks is under $1,395.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highland Oaks?

The cheapest apartment in Highland Oaks is Alta Mar at Broadwater Apartments which is listed at $949, while the average apartment in Highland Oaks costs $2,394.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Highland Oaks?

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 25 regular apartments in Highland Oaks 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 Highland Oaks?

Cheap apartments in Highland Oaks have an average cost of $284 which is $2,110 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highland Oaks.

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