3535 17th Ave S
St. PetersburgFL33711
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mel Tan Heights Neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL from $600 (93 Rentals)
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$949 - $1,8751 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Alta Mar at Broadwater Apartments
3901 38th Ave SSt. Petersburg, FL 33711
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2334 3rd Ave S
St. PetersburgFL33712
610 14th St N
St. PetersburgFL33705
2255 1st Ave N
St. PetersburgFL33713
4619 13th Ave S
St. PetersburgFL33711
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$1,100
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2443 4th Ave N, Unit Lower
2443 4th Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33713
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1846 2nd Ave N, Unit 1846
1846 2nd Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33713
1727 45th St S
St. PetersburgFL33711
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$1,195Studio Apartments Available Now
805 4th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
805 4th Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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2227 Highland St S
St. PetersburgFL33705
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Mirror Lake Apartments
308 Grove St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
2219 Highland St S
St. PetersburgFL33705
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Burlington Post II
3295 Burlington Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33713
3815 1st Ave N
St. PetersburgFL33713
626 23rd Ave S
St. PetersburgFL33705
3465 15th Ave S
St. PetersburgFL33711
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$1,300
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3663 1/2 4th Ave N, Unit 3663 1/2
3663 1/2 4th Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33713
4301 4th Ave S
St. PetersburgFL33711
1799 Russell St S
St. PetersburgFL33712
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2135 8th Ave N
St. PetersburgFL33713
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$1,329 - $2,021Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Wayland
305 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St SSt. Petersburg, FL 33705
986 22nd Ave S
St. PetersburgFL33705
725 Jackson St N
St. PetersburgFL33705
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Veranda Flats
3700 9th Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33713
1110 16th St S
St. PetersburgFL33705
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The Portland
300 8th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33705
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1037 12th St N, Unit 1
1037 12th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33705
735 Grove St N
St. PetersburgFL33701
928 9th Ave S
St. PetersburgFL33705
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130 17th St N
130 17th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33713
2 Bed/1 Bath - 2
3036 6th Ave N
St. PetersburgFL33713
2 Bed/1 Bath - 6
3036 6th Ave N
St. PetersburgFL33713
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Tropical Breeze Apartments
1693 2nd Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33713
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Elements on Third
3201 3rd Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33713
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5239 6th Ave N, Unit b
5239 6th Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33710
2143 5th Ave N
St. PetersburgFL33713
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Delmar 745
745 Delmar Ter SSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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114 7th St N
114 7th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Prince Gregor Apartments
844 5th Ave SSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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2722 14th Ave S
St. PetersburgFL33712
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Viridian Apartments- 62+ Senior Community
518 3rd Ave SSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
1147 40th St S
St. PetersburgFL33711
711 18th Ave S
St. PetersburgFL33705
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Burlington Post 55+
3201 Burlington Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33713
953 12th Ave S
St. PetersburgFL33705
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City Place Senior
298 8th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
2134 2ND Ave N
St. PetersburgFL33713
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Lakeside
3801 9th Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33713
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Shores Apartments, Ltd
2605 31st St SSt. Petersburg, FL 33712
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Mel Tan Heights, St. Petersburg, FL Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mel Tan Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mel Tan Heights Studio Apartments | $1,900 | $1,000 | $3,690 |
| Mel Tan Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,180 | $949 | $4,140 |
| Mel Tan Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,257 | $1,300 | $5,117 |
| Mel Tan Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,979 | $1,649 | $6,632 |
| Mel Tan Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,798 | $2,500 | $3,395 |
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Cheapest Available Mel Tan Heights Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mel Tan Heights area of Tampa, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Alta Mar at Broadwater Apartments priced from $949. 805 4th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable Mel Tan Heights apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Mar at Broadwater Apartments | Caravel | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
| 805 4th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 | Studio/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| Burlington Post II | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,206 |
| Mirror Lake Apartments | 1 br | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| The Wayland | Studio West Tower Premium | Studio,1BA | $1,304 |
| Veranda Flats | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,370 |
| Loft at Third | 1/1LG | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| The Portland | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,439 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mel Tan Heights, FL
As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mel Tan Heights area is the $1.70 price per square foot 1311 24th Ave S Model at 1311 24th Ave S in the in the Highland Oaks neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Mel Tan Heights apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Split Plan Model at Veranda Flats starting at $1,950 with a $2.25 price per square foot in the Westminster Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mel Tan Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1311 24th Ave S | 1311 24th Ave S | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Veranda Flats | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Split Plan | 2BR,2BA | $2.25 |
| 4525 29th Ave S | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| Alta Mar at Broadwater Apartments | Caravel | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Burlington Post II | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| The Portland | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Loft at Third | 1/1LG | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| Mirror Lake Apartments | 1 br | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| 3663 1/2 4th Ave N, Unit 3663 1/2 | 3663 1/2 4th Ave N | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| 1846 2nd Ave N, Unit 1846 | 1846 2nd Ave N | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
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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 $1,439.
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 $949, while the average apartment in Mel Tan Heights costs $5,557.
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 32 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 $255 which is $5,302 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mel Tan Heights.
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