Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Placido Bayou Neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL from $700 (16 Rentals)

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Jefferson Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jefferson Manor

201 NW Jefferson Cir NSt. Petersburg, FL 33702
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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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Sycamore Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sycamore Apartments

150 41st Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33703
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Key Plaza Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Key Plaza Apartments

327 34th Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33704
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Isle of St. Croix
1 Bedroom Apartments

Isle of St. Croix

500 75th Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33702

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Villa Rica Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Rica Apartments

324 30th Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33704
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Placido Bayou, St. Petersburg, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Placido Bayou Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Placido Bayou area of Tampa, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Rio Vista Village priced from $1,265. Zura Bay has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable Placido Bayou apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rio Vista VillageA11BR,1BA$1,265
Zura BayThe SignatureStudio,1BA$1,295
VillaDovaFinch1BR,1BA$1,299
Milo BaysideA11BR,1BA$1,373
Nordica BayA1 – 1X11BR,1BA$1,499

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Placido Bayou, FL

As of November 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Placido Bayou area is the $2.74 price per square foot 849 58th Avenue Northeast Model at 849 58th Avenue Northeast, Unit 849 58th Ave NE in the in the Council of Cona neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Placido Bayou apartment is the Renovated A1 Model at Milo Bayside starting at $1,450 with a $1.93 price per square foot in the Council of Cona neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Placido Bayou apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
849 58th Avenue Northeast, Unit 849 58th Ave NE849 58th Avenue Northeast2BR,1BA$2.74
Milo BaysideRenovated A11BR,1BA$1.93
Nordica BayA1 – 1X11BR,1BA$2.06
Snell Isle1c1 - Key Largo1BR,1BA$2.77
Melrose Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.16
Aqua 550Premium 1 bedroom W/In unit Laundry1BR,1BA$2.61
Rio Vista VillageA11BR,1BA$1.92
VillaDovaDove1BR,1BA$2.31
Nordica VillageCrescent1BR,1BA$2.32
Zura BayThe SignatureStudio ,1BA$2.82

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Placido Bayou, Saint Petersburg, FL

Ranked #118

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Placido Bayou Neighborhood in Saint Petersburg, FL

Walk Score®

61 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

75 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

34 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Placido Bayou Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Placido Bayou?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Placido Bayou is at Zura Bay listed at $1,295.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Placido Bayou Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Placido Bayou Apartment is $1,265 at Rio Vista Village.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Placido Bayou Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Placido Bayou is starting from $1,375 at Rio Vista Village.

What is the most affordable Placido Bayou Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Placido Bayou Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rio Vista Village and starts from $1,675.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Vickie Ferguson

Hi, and welcome to ApartmentHomeLiving.com, we're here to provide you with all the information you need about top areas in and around Tampa that are great choices to call home.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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