Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Southeast Neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL from $400 (60 Rentals)

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property at 953 12th Ave S

953 12th Ave S

St. PetersburgFL33705
property at 1316 12th St S

1316 12th St S

St. PetersburgFL33705

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property at 730 4th Ave N

730 4th Ave N

St. PetersburgFL33701
property at 2219 Highland St S

2219 Highland St S

St. PetersburgFL33705
property at 734 21st Ave S

734 21st Ave S

St. PetersburgFL33705

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The Portland Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Portland Apartments

300 8th St NSt. 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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Astoria Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Astoria Apartments

2026 4th St SSt. Petersburg, FL 33705
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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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Prince Gregor Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Prince Gregor Apartments

844 5th Ave SSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Delmar 745
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Delmar 745

745 Delmar Ter SSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Pennsylvania
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pennsylvania

418 5th St SSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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City Place Senior
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

City Place Senior

298 8th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Sunkist Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sunkist Apartments

315 7th Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Paradise Bayou
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Paradise Bayou

3220 6th St SSt. Petersburg, FL 33705
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Coliseum Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Coliseum Apartments

610 5th Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Nelson Apartment
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Nelson Apartment

430 5th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701

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Old Southeast, St. Petersburg, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Old Southeast Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Southeast area of Tampa, FL is a Studio unit found at 5th Ave Loft Apartments priced from $1,150. The Wayland has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here are the most affordable Old Southeast apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
5th Ave Loft Apartments303Studio,1BA$1,150
The WaylandStudio, One Bath North DeluxeStudio,1BA$1,199
Tropical Breeze ApartmentsGalley Kitchen1BR,1BA$1,250
Sans Souci Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$1,280
Satoshi Sol-FULLY FURNISHED AND ALL INCLUSIVEStudio1BR,1BA$1,295
Wildwood ApartmentsModel A2BR,1BA$1,300
The Avalon- SabalFirst month half off! Renovated Apartments!1BR,1BA$1,395
The Vinoy Courtyard ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,550
Vantage St. PeteHeron | Studio | SignatureStudio,1BA$1,706

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Southeast, FL

As of November 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old Southeast 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 Old Southeast apartment is the 1701 14th St S Model at 1701 14th St S, Unit A starting at $2,100 with a $1.91 price per square foot in the Highland Oaks neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Southeast 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
1701 14th St S, Unit A1701 14th St S2BR,1BA$1.91
Bayou Court ApartmentsBayou2BR,2BA$2.24
1715 14th St S, Unit 1715 14th St S1715 14th St S2BR,1BA$2.10
1025 7th St S, Unit 1025 7th St S1025 7th St S2BR,1BA$2.32
215 Sea Horse Dr SE, Unit Unit C215 Sea Horse Dr SE2BR,1BA$2.30
1704 Freeman St S, Unit #11704 Freeman St S1BR,1BA$2.19
Tropical Breeze ApartmentsOpen Kitchen1BR,1BA$2.29
Sans Souci Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$1.83
Wildwood ApartmentsModel A2BR,1BA$2.17

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Old Southeast, Saint Petersburg, FL

Ranked #16

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Florida including Old Southeast, Saint Petersburg, and the greater Tampa area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Old Southeast Neighborhood in Saint Petersburg, FL

Walk Score®

65 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

73 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

44 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Southeast Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Old Southeast?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Old Southeast is under $1,706.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Southeast?

The cheapest apartment in Old Southeast is Tropical Breeze Apartments which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Old Southeast costs $10,626.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old Southeast?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 27 regular apartments in Old Southeast that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Old Southeast?

Cheap apartments in Old Southeast have an average cost of $236 which is $10,390 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Southeast.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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