Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Placido Bayou Neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL from $700 (59 Rentals)

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property at 463 76th Ave N

$1,350 - $1,400

2 Bedroom Rentals

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463 76th Ave N

St. PetersburgFL33702

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property at 1323 51st Ave N

$1,995

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$1,995

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1323 51st Ave N

St. PetersburgFL33703
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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
Studio Apartments

1701 16th St N

1701 16th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33704
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Melrose Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Melrose Place

121 18th Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33704
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Cranberry Annies
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cranberry Annies

1153 34th 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 $1,275. 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 BayStudioStudio,1BA$1,275
1701 16th St N0/1Studio,1BA$1,300
Milo BaysideA11BR,1BA$1,373
Nordica BayA1 – 1X11BR,1BA$1,499
VillaDovaCanary1BR,1BA$1,549
Snell Isle1d1 - Kokomo1BR,1BA$1,564
Aqua 5502 bedroom2BR,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Placido Bayou, FL

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Placido Bayou area is the $2.25 price per square foot 3601 Alabama Ave NE Model at 3601 Alabama Ave NE, Unit 3601 B in the in the Shore Acres neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Placido Bayou apartment is the Premium 2 bedroomW/ In unit Laundry Model at Aqua 550 starting at $1,975 with a $2.63 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.
3601 Alabama Ave NE, Unit 3601 B3601 Alabama Ave NE1BR,1BA$2.25
Aqua 550Premium 2 bedroomW/ In unit Laundry2BR,1BA$2.63
Milo BaysideRenovated A11BR,1BA$1.93
Nordica BayA1 – 1X11BR,1BA$2.06
246 21st Ave N, Unit Porch View246 21st Ave N1BR,1BA$2.54
Snell Isle1c1 - Key Largo1BR,1BA$2.77
Rio Vista VillageA11BR,1BA$1.92
VillaDovaCanary1BR,1BA$2.38
480 31st Ave N, Unit 480 1/2 Unit A480 31st Ave N1BR,1BA$2.04
Zura BayStudioStudio ,1BA$2.77

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Placido Bayou, Saint Petersburg, FL

Ranked #127

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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 $1,265 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.

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