
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mangrove Bay Neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL from $1,200 (26 Rentals)
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Rio Vista Village

Zura Bay

Crescent Lane

480 31st Ave N, Unit 480 1/2 Unit A, Unit 480 1/2 Unit A

Nordica Village
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Milo Bayside

Palmera at Gandy

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Marisol Vista Apartment Homes

Bridges at Bayside

Snell Isle

VillaDova
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Nordica Bay

Peridot Palms

Aqua 550

Tortuga Pointe by ARIUM

Verandahs of Brighton Bay

TGM Ibis Walk
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Aura at 4th

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3601 Alabama Ave NE, Unit 3601 B, Unit 3601 B

Arya

4480 Overlook Dr NE

378-378 78th Ave NE
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209 NE Lincoln Cir N

7440 1st St N
Mangrove Bay, St. Petersburg, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mangrove Bay?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mangrove Bay Studio Apartments | $1,631 | $1,275 | $1,905 |
| Mangrove Bay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,842 | $1,265 | $3,963 |
| Mangrove Bay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,188 | $1,375 | $4,537 |
| Mangrove Bay 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,468 | $1,675 | $3,685 |
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There are currently 26 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Mangrove Bay Neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL.
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Cheapest Available Mangrove Bay Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mangrove Bay area of St. Petersburg, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Rio Vista Village priced from $1,265. Zura Bay has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,275. Here are the most affordable Mangrove Bay apartments for rent in St. Petersburg, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Vista Village | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,265 |
| Zura Bay | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,275 |
| Crescent Lane | Upstairs | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Milo Bayside | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,373 |
| Marisol Vista Apartment Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,382 |
| Palmera at Gandy | Cielo | 1BR,1BA | $1,391 |
| Nordica Bay | A1 – 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,499 |
| VillaDova | Canary | 1BR,1BA | $1,549 |
| Snell Isle | 1d1 - Kokomo | 1BR,1BA | $1,564 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mangrove Bay, FL
As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mangrove Bay area is the $2.25 price per square foot 3601 Alabama Ave NE Model at 3601 Alabama Ave NE, Unit 3601 B in the in the Shore Acres neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Mangrove Bay apartment is the A1 Model at Marisol Vista Apartment Homes starting at $1,382 with a $1.69 price per square foot in the Winston Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mangrove Bay apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3601 Alabama Ave NE, Unit 3601 B | 3601 Alabama Ave NE | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| Marisol Vista Apartment Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Peridot Palms | One Bedroom A1C | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Milo Bayside | Renovated A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Nordica Bay | A1 – 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| Bridges at Bayside | IBIS | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| Palmera at Gandy | Cielo | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Rio Vista Village | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| VillaDova | Canary | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
| 480 31st Ave N, Unit 480 1/2 Unit A | 480 31st Ave N | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMangrove Bay, Saint Petersburg, FL
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Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mangrove Bay Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mangrove Bay?
The cheapest apartment in Mangrove Bay is Rio Vista Village which is listed at $1,265, while the average apartment in Mangrove Bay costs $2,408.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mangrove Bay?
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 20 regular apartments in Mangrove Bay 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 Mangrove Bay?
Cheap apartments in Mangrove Bay have an average cost of $394 which is $2,014 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mangrove Bay.
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