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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 1 Bed unit found at Alta Mar at Broadwater Apartments priced from $1,199. 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
Alta Mar at Broadwater ApartmentsCaravel1BR,1BA$1,199
LakesideStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
The WaylandStudio, One Bath North DeluxeStudio,1BA$1,389
Palm Court Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,395
The Waverly2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,395
Fountain Court Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
Loft at Third Apartments | Renovated 1 & 2 Bedrooms1/1LG1BR,1BA$1,510
Satoshi Sol-FULLY FURNISHED AND ALL INCLUSIVEStudio1BR,1BA$1,550
Veranda FlatsLuxe 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mel Tan Heights, FL

As of July 29, 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 B3 Model at Sur Club starting at $2,675 with a $2.27 price per square foot in the Bayview 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
Sur ClubB32BR,2BA$2.27
Lake Maggiore ApartmentsB32BR,2BA$2.09
Fountain Court Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.73
1701 14th St S, Unit A1701 14th St S2BR,1BA$1.64
Kentucky 1414Home2BR,1BA$1.63
Bayou Court ApartmentsBayou2BR,2BA$2.00
The Waverly2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.48
Kentucky 540Home2BR,1BA$2.11
Alta Mar at Broadwater ApartmentsCaravel1BR,1BA$1.57

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mel Tan Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Mel Tan Heights?

There are currently 373 Apartments for Rent in Mel Tan Heights, FL with pricing that ranges from $995 to $7,520. There are also 272 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mel Tan Heights ranging from $1,100 to $9,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mel Tan Heights?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mel Tan Heights ranges from $1,100 to $9,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,283.

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