Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Paradise Island Neighborhood of St. Petersburg, FL from $800 (5 Rentals)

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Paradise Island, St. Petersburg, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Paradise Island Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Paradise Island area of Tampa, FL is a Studio unit found at The Drake at St. Pete priced from $1,299. Bay Pointe Tower has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,460. Here are the most affordable Paradise Island apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Drake at St. PeteSakonnetStudio,1BA$1,299
Bay Pointe TowerS1Studio,1BA$1,460
Waters PointeB22BR,2BA$2,185

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Paradise Island, FL

As of June 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Paradise Island area is the $1.65 price per square foot 345 Capri Blvd Model at 345 Capri Blvd, Unit 4 in the in the Isle of Capri neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Paradise Island apartment is the 113 140th Ave E Model at 113 140th Ave E, Unit Apt starting at $1,850 with a $2.47 price per square foot in the Isle of Capri neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Paradise Island apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
345 Capri Blvd, Unit 4345 Capri Blvd3BR,3BA$1.65
113 140th Ave E, Unit Apt113 140th Ave E1BR,1BA$2.47
Waters PointeA11BR,1BA$3.16
13535 Boca Ciega Ave, Unit 413535 Boca Ciega Ave1BR,1BA$3.38
520 69th Ave, Unit 1520 69th Ave1BR,1BA$4.80
646 75th Ave, Unit #3646 75th Ave1BR,1BA$3.20
The Drake at St. PeteSakonnetStudio ,1BA$2.89
Bay Pointe TowerE1Studio ,1BA$3.51

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Paradise Island, St. Petersburg, FL

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Among neighborhoods in St. Petersburg, FL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Paradise Island Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Paradise Island?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Paradise Island is under $2,185.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Paradise Island?

The cheapest apartment in Paradise Island is The Drake at St. Pete which is listed at $1,305, while the average apartment in Paradise Island costs $8,020.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Paradise Island?

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 3 regular apartments in Paradise Island that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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