Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mel Tan Heights Neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL from $400 (140 Rentals)

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property at 734 21st Ave S

$1,175 - $1,375

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734 21st Ave S

St. PetersburgFL33705

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property at 2219 Highland St S

$1,300 - $1,700

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2219 Highland St S

St. PetersburgFL33705
property at 725 Jackson St N

$1,450

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$1,450
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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725 Jackson St N

St. PetersburgFL33705

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property at 1408 7th Ave N

$1,600

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$1,600
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1408 7th Ave N

St. PetersburgFL33705
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130 17th St N
$1,650 - $1,800
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available May 1

130 17th St N

130 17th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33713
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Mel Tan Heights, St. Petersburg, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mel Tan Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mel Tan Heights area of Tampa, FL is a Studio unit found at The Wayland priced from $1,133. Lakeside has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Mel Tan Heights apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The WaylandStudio, One Bath North DeluxeStudio,1BA$1,133
LakesideStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Palm Court Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,250
Veranda Flats1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$1,370
Wild Woods ApartmentAmazing prices and location!2BR,2BA$1,395
Fountain Court Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mel Tan Heights, FL

As of April 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mel Tan Heights area is the $2.05 price per square foot Bayou Model at Bayou Court Apartments in the in the Highland Oaks neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Mel Tan Heights apartment is the 537 6th St N Model at 537 6th St N, Unit 537 6th St N starting at $2,200 with a $2.12 price per square foot in the Greater South Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mel Tan Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bayou Court ApartmentsBayou2BR,2BA$2.05
537 6th St N, Unit 537 6th St N537 6th St N1BR,1BA$2.12
1311 24th Ave S1311 24th Ave S2BR,1BA$1.70
Arte St. PeteB1 x 2x22BR,2BA$2.77
Gallery 3100Monet2BR,2BA$2.46
Fountain Court Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.60
Marina Walk ApartmentsModel floorplan w/o balcony1BR,1BA$2.63
4767 1st Ave N, Unit #B4767 1st Ave N2BR,2BA$2.06
Veranda Flats2 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.30
Palm Court Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio ,1BA$2.50

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mel Tan Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Mel Tan Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mel Tan Heights is under $1,400.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mel Tan Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Mel Tan Heights is The Wayland which is listed at $1,282, while the average apartment in Mel Tan Heights costs $5,512.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mel Tan 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 37 regular apartments in Mel Tan 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 Mel Tan Heights?

Cheap apartments in Mel Tan Heights have an average cost of $227 which is $5,285 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mel Tan Heights.

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