Cheap Homes for Rent in the Mel Tan Heights Neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL from $600 (34 Rentals)

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property at 4234 1st Ave S

$675

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$675

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$675

5 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

4234 1st Ave S

St. PetersburgFL33711
property at 4925 2nd Ave S

$1,225 - $2,295

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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4925 2nd Ave S

St. PetersburgFL33707

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property at 1515 14th St S

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

1515 14th St S

St. PetersburgFL33705
property at 4301 4th Ave S

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

4301 4th Ave S

St. PetersburgFL33711

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property at 725 Jackson St N

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

725 Jackson St N

St. PetersburgFL33705
property at 1110 16th St S

$1,375

2 Bedroom Rentals

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1110 16th St S

St. PetersburgFL33705

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property at 835 7th Ave S

$1,595 - $1,995

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 15

835 7th Ave S

St. PetersburgFL33701

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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 $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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alta Mar at Broadwater ApartmentsCaravel1BR,1BA$949
805 4th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701Studio/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,195
Burlington Post II1x11BR,1BA$1,206
Mirror Lake Apartments1 br1BR,1BA$1,295
The WaylandStudio, One Bath North DeluxeStudio,1BA$1,384
Loft at Third1/1LG1BR,1BA$1,395
The Portland2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,439

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mel Tan Heights, FL

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mel Tan Heights area is the $2.28 price per square foot 1013 5th St N Model at 1013 5th St N, Unit 3 - Vintage View Loft in the in the Greater South Central neighborhood starting from $2,625. The second greatest value Mel Tan Heights apartment is the 1311 24th Ave S Model at 1311 24th Ave S starting at $1,750 with a $1.70 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.
1013 5th St N, Unit 3 - Vintage View Loft1013 5th St N2BR,1BA$2.28
1311 24th Ave S1311 24th Ave S2BR,1BA$1.70
4525 29th Ave S2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.17
Alta Mar at Broadwater ApartmentsCaravel1BR,1BA$1.24
Burlington Post II1x11BR,1BA$1.63
The Portland2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.99
Loft at Third1LRH1BR,1BA$2.13
Mirror Lake Apartments1 br1BR,1BA$1.99
3663 1/2 4th Ave N, Unit 3663 1/23663 1/2 4th Ave N1BR,1BA$1.83
1846 2nd Ave N, Unit 18461846 2nd Ave N1BR,1BA$1.98

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mel Tan Heights, Saint Petersburg, FL

Ranked #27

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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 387 Apartments for Rent in Mel Tan Heights, FL with pricing that ranges from $949 to $6,632. There are also 186 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mel Tan Heights ranging from $675 to $6,900.

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 $675 to $6,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,179.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Mel Tan Heights?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Mel Tan Heights range from $1,649 to $6,632, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $5,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,500.

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