Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mel Tan Heights Neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL from $400 (59 Rentals)

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property at 986 22nd Ave S

986 22nd Ave S

St. PetersburgFL33705
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1316 12th St S

St. PetersburgFL33705

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2219 Highland St S

St. PetersburgFL33705
property at 734 21st Ave S

734 21st Ave S

St. PetersburgFL33705

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The Portland Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Portland Apartments

300 8th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33705
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114 7th St N
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

114 7th St N

114 7th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701

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Prince Gregor Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Prince Gregor Apartments

844 5th Ave SSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Burlington Post 55+
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Burlington Post 55+

3201 Burlington Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33713
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Delmar 745
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Delmar 745

745 Delmar Ter SSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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City Place Senior
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

City Place Senior

298 8th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Paradise Bayou
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Paradise Bayou

3220 6th St SSt. Petersburg, FL 33705
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Coliseum Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Coliseum Apartments

610 5th Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Nelson Apartment
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Nelson Apartment

430 5th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Park View Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Park View Apartments

658-674 22nd AveSt. Petersburg, FL 33705
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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 $1,189. Alta Mar at Broadwater Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,199. 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$1,189
Alta Mar at Broadwater ApartmentsCaravel1BR,1BA$1,199
LakesideStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Tropical Breeze ApartmentsGalley Kitchen1BR,1BA$1,250
Satoshi Sol-FULLY FURNISHED AND ALL INCLUSIVEStudio1BR,1BA$1,295
Wildwood ApartmentsModel A2BR,1BA$1,300
The Waverly2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,375
Loft at Third Apartments | Renovated 1 & 2 Bedrooms1SRH1BR,1BA$1,395
Fountain Court Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mel Tan Heights, FL

As of November 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mel Tan Heights area is the $1.39 price per square foot 1311 24th Ave S Model at 1311 24th Ave S, Unit 2 in the in the Highland Oaks neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Mel Tan Heights apartment is the 1701 14th St S Model at 1701 14th St S, Unit A starting at $2,100 with a $1.91 price per square foot in the Highland Oaks 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.
1311 24th Ave S, Unit 21311 24th Ave S2BR,1BA$1.39
1701 14th St S, Unit A1701 14th St S2BR,1BA$1.91
1715 14th St S, Unit 1715 14th St S1715 14th St S2BR,1BA$2.10
The ExchangeB12BR,2BA$2.19
The Waverly2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.46
3860 7th Ave N, Unit 123860 7th Ave N2BR,2BA$2.10
Fountain Court Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.60
Alta Mar at Broadwater ApartmentsCaravel1BR,1BA$1.57
Loft at Third Apartments | Renovated 1 & 2 Bedrooms1LRH1BR,1BA$2.13
Wildwood ApartmentsModel A2BR,1BA$2.17

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mel Tan Heights, Saint Petersburg, FL

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Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Florida, including Saint Petersburg. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 Alta Mar at Broadwater Apartments which is listed at $1,199, while the average apartment in Mel Tan Heights costs $5,487.

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 25 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 $288 which is $5,199 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mel Tan Heights.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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