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property at 3811 39th Ave N

$950

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$950

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3811 39th Ave N

St. PetersburgFL33714

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property at 5850 18th St N

$1,125

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$1,125

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5850 18th St N, Unit 16

5850 18th St N
St. PetersburgFL33714

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Thinking about getting a co-signer for your rental application? We break down what a co-signer is, the potential benefits, and the serious risks for both parties. Find out if it's the right choice for you.

property at 1260 70th St N

$1,275

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1260 70th St N

St. PetersburgFL33710
property at 1240 70th St N

$1,275

1 Bedroom Rentals

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1240 70th St N

St. PetersburgFL33710
property at 3465 15th Ave S

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

3465 15th Ave S

St. PetersburgFL33711

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property at 5357 81st St N

$1,300 - $1,550

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5357 81st St N

St. PetersburgFL33709
property at 10263 Gandy Blvd N

$1,295 - $2,350

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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10263 Gandy Blvd N

St. PetersburgFL33702
property at 4908 38th Way S

$1,349 - $4,000

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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4908 38th Way S

St. PetersburgFL33711

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property at 3315 58th Ave S

$1,375 - $1,600

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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3315 58th Ave S

St. PetersburgFL33712
property at 725 Jackson St N

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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725 Jackson St N

St. PetersburgFL33705

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St. Petersburg, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in St. Petersburg, FL

Pricing Updated: 06/16/2026

Current apartment rentals in the St. Petersburg, FL area range in price from $949 to $21,679 with an overall median price of $6,431. The three St. Petersburg neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Allendale at $1,050, Mobel Americana at $1,185, and Tyrone Park at $1,000. 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
Allendale$1,774$1,0509
Mobel Americana$1,825$1,18533
Tyrone Park$1,900$1,00081
Central Oak Park$1,925$1,20017
Midtown St Petersburg$1,950$1,20016
Azalea$2,086$1,00053
Weedon Island$2,155$1,185123
Lake Euclid$2,272$1,00018
Azalea Homes$2,332$1,19511
Bear Creek$2,332$94980

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. Reserve at Lake Pointe Apartments and Townhomes in the Bayview neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. 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
Reserve at Lake Pointe Apartments and TownhomesStudioStudio,1BA$995
5900 22nd Ave N1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,000
Whitehall Garden ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Osprey Pointe Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,080
St. Charles RowA11BR,1BA$1,120
Crescent LaneUpstairs1BR,1BA$1,120
Pelican LakeS1 UpgradeStudio,1BA$1,128
7380 63rd St N1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Petersburg, FL

As of June 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the St. Petersburg area is the $1.36 price per square foot E3 Townhome Model at Carlton Arms of St Petersburg in the in the Lakewood Estates neighborhood starting from $1,703. The second greatest value St. Petersburg apartment is the 2 Bedroom Reno Model at The Meadows starting at $1,745 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the Brighton Bay 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.
Carlton Arms of St PetersburgE3 Townhome3BR,1.5BA$1.36
The Meadows2 Bedroom Reno2BR,1BA$1.64
1715 14th St S, Unit 1715 14th St S1715 14th St S2BR,1BA$1.65
6062 22nd Ave N, Unit 36062 22nd Ave N2BR,2BA$1.67
Belcher Park Apartments-Rent Specials Offered2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.66
Fountain Court Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.60
Enclave at Sabal Pointe Apartments1 bedroom 1 bathroom Upgraded with 870 Square F...1BR,1BA$1.54
Oak Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.64
Marisol Vista Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1.64
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 1643 Apartments for Rent in St. Petersburg, FL with pricing that ranges from $949 to $21,659. There are also 995 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in St. Petersburg ranging from $950 to $20,000.

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 $950 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,753.

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 $1,525 to $21,659, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,495 to $20,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,895.

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