Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Placido Bayou Neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL from $700 (74 Rentals)

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property at 220 22nd Ave N

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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220 22nd Ave N

St. PetersburgFL33704

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property at 4710 Bay St NE

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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4710 Bay St NE, Unit #210

4710 Bay St NE
St. PetersburgFL33703

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property at 1628 32nd Ave N

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 15

1628 32nd Ave N

St. PetersburgFL33713
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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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Villa Rica Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Rica Apartments

324 30th 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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1701 16th St N
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1701 16th St N

1701 16th St 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 Studio unit found at Zura Bay priced from $1,199. Rio Vista Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here are the most affordable Placido Bayou apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Zura BayStudioStudio,1BA$1,199
Rio Vista VillageA11BR,1BA$1,199
Villa Rica ApartmentsCabanaStudio,1BA$1,199
111 SW Madison Cir N, St Petersburg, FL 337031BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,200
Nordica BayE1 – EfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,299
Milo BaysideA11BR,1BA$1,373
Woodlawn Park Apartmentstb0531a1-Premium1BR,1BA$1,376
VillaDovaFinch1BR,1BA$1,499
Pelican Grove Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,510
131 41st Ave N, St Petersburg, FL 337031BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,575

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Placido Bayou, FL

As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Placido Bayou area is the $2.14 price per square foot 107 47th Ave N Model at 107 47th Ave N in the in the Council of Cona neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Placido Bayou apartment is the 3601 Alabama Ave NE Model at 3601 Alabama Ave NE, Unit 3601 starting at $2,300 with a $2.30 price per square foot in the Shore Acres 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.
107 47th Ave N107 47th Ave N2BR,2BA$2.14
3601 Alabama Ave NE, Unit 36013601 Alabama Ave NE2BR,1BA$2.30
Pelican Grove Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.68
Aqua 5502 bedroom2BR,1BA$2.33
Milo BaysideRenovated A11BR,1BA$1.93
131 41st Ave N, St Petersburg, FL 337031BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.30
Rio Vista VillageA11BR,1BA$1.82
Nordica BayE1 – EfficiencyStudio ,1BA$2.32
111 SW Madison Cir N, St Petersburg, FL 337031BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.22
Zura BayStudioStudio ,1BA$2.61

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Placido Bayou, Saint Petersburg, FL

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

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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 $1,199.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Placido Bayou Apartment is $1,199 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 $1,349 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 $1,729.

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