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property at 7801 34th Ave N

$1,000

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 1

7801 34th Ave N

St. PetersburgFL33710

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property at 105 7th Ave N

$1,150 - $1,295

Studio Rentals

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105 7th Ave N

St. PetersburgFL33701
property at 1400 Gandy Blvd N

$1,200 - $1,825

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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1400 Gandy Blvd N

St. PetersburgFL33702

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property at 5000 3rd Ave N

$1,300

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$1,300
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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5000 3rd Ave N

St. PetersburgFL33710
property at 3125 36th St N

$1,300

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$1,300
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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3125 36th St N, Unit 314

3125 36th St N
St. PetersburgFL33713

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property at 8522 10th St N

$1,300

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$1,300
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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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8522 10th St N, Unit C

8522 10th St N
St. PetersburgFL33702
property at 5357 81st St N

$1,300 - $1,675

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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5357 81st St N

St. PetersburgFL33709
property at 5850 18th St N

$1,350

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$1,350
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5850 18th St N, Unit 11

5850 18th St N
St. PetersburgFL33714
property at 5475 42nd St N

$1,350

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$1,350
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$1,350

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5475 42nd St N

St. PetersburgFL33714

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property at 11901 4th St N

$1,250 - $2,000

1 Bedroom Rentals

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11901 4th St N

St. PetersburgFL33716

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St. Petersburg, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in St. Petersburg, FL

Pricing Updated: 03/16/2026

Current apartment rentals in the St. Petersburg, FL area range in price from $827 to $25,000 with an overall median price of $5,442. The three St. Petersburg neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Roser Park at $1,750, Edgemoor at $2,450, and Skyway Marina District at $1,500. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for St. Petersburg Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Roser Park$2,075$1,75012
Edgemoor$2,500$2,4503
Skyway Marina District$2,550$1,5008
Uptown St Petersburg$2,719$1,49513
Sawgrass Lake$2,899$1,4508
Lakewood$3,025$1,45021
Azalea$3,100$1,5953
Central Oak Park$3,237$1,10011
Mobel Americana$3,245$1,40011
Long Bayou$3,250$95012

Cheapest Available St. Petersburg Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in St. Petersburg, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Alta Mar at Broadwater Apartments in the Bayview neighborhood priced from $949. Whitehall Garden Apartments in the Bayview neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St. Petersburg apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alta Mar at Broadwater ApartmentsCaravel1BR,1BA$949
Whitehall Garden ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Enclave at Sabal Pointe Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath Apartment with 870 Square Feet...1BR,1BA$1,089
Pinewood1 x 11BR,1BA$1,095
Reserve at Lake Pointe Apartments and TownhomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
Lincoln Shores ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,102
St. Charles RowA11BR,1BA$1,120
Colony ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Petersburg, FL

As of March 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the St. Petersburg area is the $1.48 price per square foot Woodlawn Model at Nordica Village in the in the Council of Cona neighborhood starting from $1,449. The second greatest value St. Petersburg apartment is the B1 Model at Booker Creek Apartments starting at $1,599 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the Melrose-Mercy neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for St. Petersburg apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Nordica VillageWoodlawn1BR,1BA$1.48
Booker Creek ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.65
Bardmoor PointeTwo Bedroom One Bath w/ washer and dryer2BR,1BA$1.42
The Waverly2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.35
Lakeshore Apartments2 BedRoom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.58
Fountain Court Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.60
Oak Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.64
Marisol Vista Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1.64
Enclave at Sabal Pointe Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath Renovate Apartment with 780 Sq...1BR,1BA$1.62
Alta Mar at Broadwater ApartmentsCaravel1BR,1BA$1.24

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Frequently Asked Questions about St. Petersburg

What type of rentals are currently available in St. Petersburg?

There are currently 1655 Apartments for Rent in St. Petersburg, FL with pricing that ranges from $949 to $28,912. There are also 997 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in St. Petersburg ranging from $827 to $25,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in St. Petersburg?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in St. Petersburg ranges from $827 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,423.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in St. Petersburg?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in St. Petersburg range from $1,675 to $14,192, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $20,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $10,000.

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