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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 The Wayland priced from $1,119. Booker Creek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,125. Here are the most affordable Melrose-Mercy apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The WaylandStudio, One Bath North DeluxeStudio,1BA$1,119
Booker Creek ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$1,125
Alta Mar at Broadwater ApartmentsCaravel1BR,1BA$1,199
LakesideStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Nordica FlatsA21BR,1BA$1,299
Wildwood ApartmentsModel A2BR,1BA$1,300
Shores Apartments, LtdTwo Bedroom/Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1,330
San Rafael Apartments3Studio,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melrose-Mercy, FL

As of September 16, 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 C1 Model at Booker Creek Apartments starting at $2,389 with a $1.93 price per square foot in the Melrose-Mercy 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
Booker Creek ApartmentsC13BR,2BA$1.93
Fountain Court Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.73
1701 14th St S, Unit A1701 14th St S2BR,1BA$1.27
Shores Apartments, LtdTwo Bedroom/Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.32
Alta Mar at Broadwater ApartmentsCaravel1BR,1BA$1.57
Loft at Third Apartments | Renovated 1 & 2 Bedrooms1SRH1BR,1BA$2.25
Wildwood ApartmentsModel A2BR,1BA$2.17
Nordica FlatsA21BR,1BA$2.34
214 19th St N, Unit 1214 19th St N1BR,1BA$2.27

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Frequently Asked Questions about Melrose-Mercy

What type of rentals are currently available in Melrose-Mercy?

There are currently 657 Apartments for Rent in Melrose-Mercy, FL with pricing that ranges from $827 to $12,000. There are also 317 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Melrose-Mercy ranging from $1,095 to $18,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Melrose-Mercy?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Melrose-Mercy ranges from $1,095 to $18,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,567.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Melrose-Mercy?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Melrose-Mercy range from $1,417 to $11,237, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $10,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,985 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,900.

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