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property at 520 11th Ave N

520 11th Ave N

St. PetersburgFL33701
property at 11901 4th St N

11901 4th St N

St. PetersburgFL33716

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6266 1st Ave S, Unit 5

6266 1st Ave S
St. PetersburgFL33707

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property at 5855 18th St N

5855 18th St N

St. PetersburgFL33714
property at 3301 58th Ave S

3301 58th Ave S

St. PetersburgFL33712

Tampa's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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St. Petersburg, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in St. Petersburg, FL

Pricing Updated: 06/28/2025

Current apartment rentals in the St. Petersburg, FL area range in price from $900 to $23,000 with an overall median price of $5,280. The three St. Petersburg neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Woodlawn at $1,985, Skyway Marina District at $1,450, and Long Bayou at $1,050. 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
Woodlawn$2,299$1,9852
Skyway Marina District$2,300$1,45010
Long Bayou$2,400$1,0503
Lakewood$2,700$1,25019
Midtown St Petersburg$2,700$1,09554
Campbell Park$2,940$95064
Central Oak Park$3,100$1,37523
Old Northeast$3,100$1,4003
Azalea$3,200$1,5005
Azalea Homes$3,200$1,50011

Cheapest Available St. Petersburg Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in St. Petersburg, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at 5901 Fairfield Ave S in the Pasadena Golf & Yacht Club neighborhood priced from $775. Osprey Pointe in the Bayview neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,145. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St. Petersburg apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
5901 Fairfield Ave S1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$775
Osprey Pointe1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,145
Alta Mar at Broadwater ApartmentsCaravel1BR,1BA$1,199
LakesideStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Nautica ApartmentsThe SternStudio,1BA$1,210
Vantage Point CondominiumsCrest1BR,1BA$1,212
Flagler Pointe Apartments1/1 A1BR,1BA$1,220
Marisol Vista Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1,242
Crescent LaneUpstairs1BR,1BA$1,265

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Petersburg, FL

As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the St. Petersburg area is the $1.52 price per square foot 3X2 - Renovated Model at Calais Park Apartments in the in the Council of Cona neighborhood starting from $2,599. The second greatest value St. Petersburg apartment is the 1311 24th Ave S Model at 1311 24th Ave S, Unit 2 starting at $1,850 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the Highland Oaks 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.
Calais Park Apartments3X2 - Renovated3BR,2BA$1.52
1311 24th Ave S, Unit 21311 24th Ave S2BR,1BA$1.39
Shores Apartments, LtdThree Bedroom / Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.29
Osprey Pointe2 bed 1 bath Full Reno2BR,1BA$1.51
Buena Vista2x1U (Buena Vista I)2BR,1BA$1.50
Oak Manor ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.60
Marisol Vista Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1.51
The Waverly1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.59
Alta Mar at Broadwater ApartmentsCaravel1BR,1BA$1.57
5901 Fairfield Ave S1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.19

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Frequently Asked Questions about St. Petersburg

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

There are currently 1613 Apartments for Rent in St. Petersburg, FL with pricing that ranges from $775 to $17,760. There are also 974 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in St. Petersburg ranging from $900 to $23,000.

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 $900 to $23,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,124.

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 $1,695 to $11,437, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,550 to $20,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $10,000.

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A Local Expert’s Guide To the 10 Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Tampa

Written by: Vickie Ferguson

Hi, and welcome to ApartmentHomeLiving.com, we're here to provide you with all the information you need about top areas in and around Tampa that are great choices to call home.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.