Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Placido Bayou Neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL from $700 (60 Rentals)

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property at 1051 79th Ave N

$1,495

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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

1051 79th Ave N, Unit 107

1051 79th Ave N
St. PetersburgFL33702
property at 7931 2nd St N

$1,595

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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7931 2nd St N, Unit D

7931 2nd St N
St. PetersburgFL33702

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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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1701 16th St N
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1701 16th St N

1701 16th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33704
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property at 917 30th Ave N

$1,499

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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917 30th Ave N

St. PetersburgFL33704

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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 $1,185. Zura Bay has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here are the most affordable Placido Bayou apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rio Vista VillageA11BR,1BA$1,185
Zura BayStudioStudio,1BA$1,199
Villa Rica ApartmentsCabanaStudio,1BA$1,299
1701 16th St N0/1Studio,1BA$1,300
Milo BaysideA11BR,1BA$1,373
Nordica BayA3 – 1X11BR,1BA$1,399
VillaDovaFinch1BR,1BA$1,449
Nordica VillageCrescent1BR,1BA$1,499
Aqua 5502 bedroom2BR,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Placido Bayou, FL

As of June 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Placido Bayou area is the $2.84 price per square foot B3 Model at Arya in the in the Council of Cona neighborhood starting from $3,134. 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.
AryaB32BR,2BA$2.84
Milo BaysideRenovated A11BR,1BA$1.93
Aqua 5502 bedroom2BR,1BA$2.33
Nordica BayA1 – 1X11BR,1BA$2.06
Snell Isle1c1 - Key Largo1BR,1BA$3.04
Rio Vista VillageA11BR,1BA$1.80
VillaDovaDove1BR,1BA$2.46
Nordica VillageCrescent1BR,1BA$2.32
3310 Jackson St N, Unit C3310 Jackson St N1BR,1BA$2.58
Zura BayStudioStudio ,1BA$2.61

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Placido Bayou, Saint Petersburg, FL

Ranked #82

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

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Placido Bayou Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Placido Bayou Apartment is $1,185 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 $1,695.

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