
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Paradise Island Neighborhood of St. Petersburg, FL from $800 (76 Rentals)
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1700 Park St N

1700 Park St N

1700 Park St N

520 70th St N

11410 8th Way N

1700 Park St N

6941 Dartmouth Ave N

200 Westwood Terrace N

29 Westwood Terrace N
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Lutheran Residences of South Pasadena

7321 Central Ave

6826 Stonesthrow Cir N

6580 10th Ave Terrace S

6810 Stonesthrow Cir N

Bay Pointe Tower

7261 Bay St

7261 Bay St

7261 Bay St

7261 Bay St
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601 Corey Ave

12127 Gulf Blvd

6705 Gulf Winds Dr

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6835 Blind Pass Rd, Unit 2

8630 Blind Pass Rd

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Sailpointe Apartments

350 73rd Ave

11400 2nd St E

61 81st Ave

7650 Coquina Way
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6965 Avenue des Palais, Unit 2A

11315 3rd St E

8850 Blind Pass Rd

7261 Bay St

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Waters Pointe

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7309 Coquina Way, Unit #2

13711 Gulf Blvd

1332 Pasadena Ave S, Unit 205

8535 Blind Pass Dr

1375 Pasadena Ave S
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1328 Pasadena Ave S

11135 2nd St E

535 68th Ave

7740 Boca Ciega Dr

7338 Coquina Way

9715 Harrell Ave

11355 3rd St E

350 80th Ave

Bayside Villas

8465 W Gulf Blvd
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Paradise Island, St. Petersburg, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Paradise Island?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Island Studio Apartments | $1,424 | $1,193 | $1,535 |
| Paradise Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,699 | $1,303 | $3,388 |
| Paradise Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,299 | $1,564 | $4,615 |
| Paradise Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,090 | $2,284 | $7,289 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 76 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Paradise Island Neighborhood of St. Petersburg, FL.
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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 Bay Pointe Tower priced from $1,235. The Drake at St. Pete has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,391. Here are the most affordable Paradise Island apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Pointe Tower | E1 | Studio,1BA | $1,235 |
| The Drake at St. Pete | Landmark | 1BR,1BA | $1,391 |
| 8850 Blind Pass Rd | Walk to the beach | 2BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| Waters Pointe | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,045 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Paradise Island, FL
As of April 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Paradise Island area is the $2.27 price per square foot 7225 Boca Ciega Dr Model at 7225 Boca Ciega Dr, Unit 8 in the in the Corey Ave Bsa neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Paradise Island apartment is the Walk to the beach Model at 8850 Blind Pass Rd starting at $1,895 with a $2.11 price per square foot in the Corey Ave Bsa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Paradise Island apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7225 Boca Ciega Dr, Unit 8 | 7225 Boca Ciega Dr | 2BR,2BA | $2.27 |
| 8850 Blind Pass Rd | Walk to the beach | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Waters Pointe | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $2.67 |
| 6835 Blind Pass Rd, Unit 2 | 6835 Blind Pass Rd | 1BR,1BA | $3.09 |
| 520 69th Ave, Unit 1 | 520 69th Ave | 1BR,1BA | $6.00 |
| Bay Pointe Tower | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.23 |
| The Drake at St. Pete | Sakonnet | Studio ,1BA | $2.82 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleParadise Island, St. Petersburg, FL
Ranked #80
Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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 $2,045.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Paradise Island?
The cheapest apartment in Paradise Island is Bay Pointe Tower which is listed at $1,373, while the average apartment in Paradise Island costs $31,134.
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 11 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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