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property at 680 22nd Ave S

680 22nd Ave S

St. PetersburgFL33705

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property at 750 7th Ave N

750 7th Ave N

St. PetersburgFL33701

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Sans Souci Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Sans Souci Apartments

512 Dartmoor St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Astoria Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Astoria Apartments

2026 4th St SSt. Petersburg, FL 33705
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114 7th St N
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

114 7th St N

114 7th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Lutheran Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Lutheran Apartments

550 1st Ave SSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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The Courtyard Vinoy
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Courtyard Vinoy

256-266 7th Ave NESt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Northbay Villas
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northbay Villas

1023 Locust St NESt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Woodlawn Oaks
1 Bedroom Apartments

Woodlawn Oaks

1541 16th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33704
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The Plantation Inn
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Plantation Inn

1830 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33704
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844 5th Ave S
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

844 5th Ave S

844 5th Ave SSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Burlington Post 55+
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Burlington Post 55+

3201 Burlington Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33713
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Delmar 745
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Delmar 745

745 Delmar Ter SSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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1601 5th St N
1 Bedroom Apartments

1601 5th St N

1601 5th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33704
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City Place Senior
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City Place Senior

298 8th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Melrose-Mercy, St. Petersburg, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Melrose-Mercy Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Melrose-Mercy area of Tampa, FL is a Studio unit found at Lakeside priced from $1,200. Palm Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable Melrose-Mercy apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
LakesideStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Palm Court Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,295
Coliseum ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,295
Alta Mar at Broadwater ApartmentsCaravel1BR,1BA$1,361
The Atlas Apartments- SabalRenovated Apartments!1BR,1BA$1,395
Nordica FlatsA21BR,1BA$1,399
Fountain Court Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
The WaylandStudio, One Bath North DeluxeStudio,1BA$1,419
Loft at Third Apartments | Renovated 1 & 2 Bedrooms1/1LG1BR,1BA$1,510

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melrose-Mercy, FL

As of May 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Melrose-Mercy 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 Melrose-Mercy apartment is the LEASED Model at Pacific starting at $1,895 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the Highland Oaks neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Melrose-Mercy 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
PacificLEASED3BR,2BA$1.58
Fountain Court Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.73
600 Highland St N, Unit 3600 Highland St N2BR,1BA$1.68
Kentucky 1414Home2BR,1BA$1.63
1715 14th St S, Unit 1715 14th St S1715 14th St S3BR,1BA$1.73
Booker Creek ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$2.12
Kentucky 540Home2BR,1BA$2.11
Waterside at Coquina KeyB1BR,1BA$1.76
Alta Mar at Broadwater ApartmentsCaravel1BR,1BA$1.78

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Melrose-Mercy, St. Petersburg, FL

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Melrose-Mercy Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Melrose-Mercy?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Melrose-Mercy is at Lakeside listed at $1,200.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Melrose-Mercy Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Melrose-Mercy Apartment is $1,350 at Lakeside.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Melrose-Mercy Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Melrose-Mercy is starting from $1,602 at Alta Mar at Broadwater Apartments.

What is the most affordable Melrose-Mercy Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Melrose-Mercy Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pacific and starts from $1,895.

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