Cheap Homes for Rent in Mel Tan Heights Neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL from $800 (48 Rentals)

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property at 2025 7th St S

$875 - $1,275

1 Bedroom Rentals

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2025 7th St S

St. PetersburgFL33705

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property at 607 6th Ave N

$1,300

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

607 6th Ave N

St. PetersburgFL33701
property at 5000 3rd Ave N

$1,350

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$1,350
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$1,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5000 3rd Ave N

St. PetersburgFL33710

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property at 3901 6th St S

$1,450

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$1,450
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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3901 6th St S

St. PetersburgFL33705
property at 3927 6th St S

$1,450

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$1,450
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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3927 6th St S

St. PetersburgFL33705

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property at 776 14th Ave S

$1,550

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$1,550
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$1,550

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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776 14th Ave S

St. PetersburgFL33701

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property at 1408 7th Ave N

$1,600

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$1,600
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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1408 7th Ave N

St. PetersburgFL33705
property at 3161 4th Ave S

$1,680

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$1,680
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$1,680

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Rentals

Available Apr 7

3161 4th Ave S

St. PetersburgFL33712

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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. 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$949
LakesideStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
The WaylandStudio West Tower DeluxeStudio,1BA$1,245
The Waverly2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,275
Fountain Court Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mel Tan Heights, FL

As of February 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mel Tan Heights area is the $2.24 price per square foot Bayou Model at Bayou Court Apartments in the in the Highland Oaks neighborhood starting from $2,350. 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.
Bayou Court ApartmentsBayou2BR,2BA$2.24
1311 24th Ave S1311 24th Ave S2BR,1BA$1.70
The Waverly2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.35
Fountain Court Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.60
Alta Mar at Broadwater ApartmentsCaravel1BR,1BA$1.24
Veranda FlatsLuxe 2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.37
Sur ClubA1A1BR,1BA$2.64
932 Newton Ave S, Unit 12932 Newton Ave S1BR,1BA$2.08
731 10th St N731 10th St N1BR,1BA$2.81
LakesideStudioStudio ,1BA$2.82

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mel Tan Heights, Saint Petersburg, FL

Ranked #11

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 400 Apartments for Rent in Mel Tan Heights, FL with pricing that ranges from $850 to $6,450. There are also 251 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mel Tan Heights ranging from $875 to $7,750.

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 $875 to $7,750 with an average monthly rent of $2,851.

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