
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Magnolia Heights Neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL from $700 (124 Rentals)
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610 14th St N

1648 27th Ave N

5850 18th St N, Unit 16

Waterside Village

1 Bed/1 Bath - 228

Hideout Park

805 4th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Dover Apartments

Mirror Lake Apartments
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Studio Bed/1 Bath - 604

Colony Apartments

1 Bed/1 Bath - 206

San Rafael Apartments

Nordica Flats

832 1st St N

4338 15th St N

529 30th Ave N

Nordica Village

Total Monthly Price
2439 8th Ave N
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Studio Bed/1 Bath - 9

3115 54th Ave N, Unit 2

725 Jackson St N

Nordica Bay

1 Bed/1 Bath - 16, Unit 16

3047 38th Ave N

5680 28th St N

The Portland

Total Monthly Price
3310 Jackson St N, Unit C

Casa Nina Apartments
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442 30th Ave N, Unit 9

735 Grove St N

1921 Dr M.L.K. Jr St N

Total Monthly Price
2927 38th Ave N, Unit 1

1034 1/2 5th St N

529 30th Ave N, Unit 9

The Vinoy Courtyard Apartments

Aqua 550

1 Bed/1 Bath - 605

2867 12th Ave N
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2 Bed/1 Bath - 2

2 Bed/1 Bath - 6

Elements on Third

1 Gorgeous Bright Space with Private Yard

Calais Park Apartments

300 30th Ave N, Unit D

Total Monthly Price
730 1/2 24th Ave N, Unit B Upper

535 32nd Ave N

The Corvette Apartments

121 18th Ave N, Unit 1
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Magnolia Heights, St. Petersburg, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Magnolia Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Heights Studio Apartments | $1,411 | $1,000 | $1,905 |
| Magnolia Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,723 | $1,095 | $3,400 |
| Magnolia Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,345 | $1,400 | $3,400 |
| Magnolia Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,549 | $1,649 | $3,901 |
| Magnolia Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,395 | $3,395 | $3,395 |
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There are currently 124 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Magnolia Heights Neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL.
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Cheapest Available Magnolia Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Magnolia Heights area of Tampa, FL is a Studio unit found at 5th Ave Loft Apartments priced from $1,095. Waterside Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable Magnolia Heights apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Ave Loft Apartments | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| Waterside Village | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Hideout Park | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| 805 4th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 | Studio/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| Mirror Lake Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Dover Apartments | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Colony Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| San Rafael Apartments | 18 | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| Nordica Flats | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Villa Rica Apartments | Cabana | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Magnolia Heights, FL
As of June 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Magnolia Heights area is the $1.78 price per square foot C1 Model at Booker Creek Apartments in the in the Melrose-Mercy neighborhood starting from $2,199. The second greatest value Magnolia Heights apartment is the 1013 5th St N Model at 1013 5th St N, Unit 3 - Vintage View Loft starting at $2,625 with a $2.28 price per square foot in the Greater South Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Magnolia Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booker Creek Apartments | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.78 |
| 1013 5th St N, Unit 3 - Vintage View Loft | 1013 5th St N | 2BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| Calais Park Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Loft at Third | 2/1RH | 2BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| 4th Street Flats | 1 Beds, 1.5 Baths | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.99 |
| The Portland | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| Nordica Bay | A1 – 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| Dover Apartments | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Sans Souci Apartments | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| Mirror Lake Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Magnolia Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Magnolia Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Magnolia Heights is under $1,299.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Magnolia Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Magnolia Heights is Waterside Village which is listed at $1,150, while the average apartment in Magnolia Heights costs $3,395.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Magnolia Heights?
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 7 regular apartments in Magnolia Heights 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 Magnolia Heights?
Cheap apartments in Magnolia Heights have an average cost of $412 which is $2,983 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Magnolia Heights.
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