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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 Waverly1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,275
Shores Apartments, LtdTwo Bedroom/Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1,330
Fountain Court Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
The Wayland1 Bedroom West Tower Premium1BR,1BA$1,449
Loft at Third Apartments | Renovated 1 & 2 Bedrooms1/1LG1BR,1BA$1,510
Lake Maggiore ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,685

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mel Tan Heights, FL

As of June 13, 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 2 bedroom Model at Fountain Court Apartments starting at $1,950 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Pasadena Golf & Yacht Club 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
Fountain Court Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.73
Kentucky 1414Home2BR,1BA$1.63
600 Highland St N, Unit 3600 Highland St N2BR,1BA$1.59
Shores Apartments, LtdTwo Bedroom/Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.32
1715 14th St S, Unit 1715 14th St S1715 14th St S2BR,1BA$1.70
Kentucky 540Home2BR,1BA$2.11
The Waverly1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.59
Alta Mar at Broadwater ApartmentsCaravel1BR,1BA$1.57
4767 1st Ave N, Unit B4767 1st Ave N2BR,1BA$2.13

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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 378 Apartments for Rent in Mel Tan Heights, FL with pricing that ranges from $890 to $12,000. There are also 242 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mel Tan Heights ranging from $1,000 to $10,950.

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 $1,000 to $10,950 with an average monthly rent of $2,245.

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 $1,890 to $6,310, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,600 to $5,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,895 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,680.

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