
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Placido Bayou Neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL from $700 (59 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Placido Bayou area of Saint Petersburg.


Rio Vista Village

Zura Bay

480 31st Ave N, Unit 480 1/2 Unit A, Unit 480 1/2 Unit A

Nordica Village

Milo Bayside

4338 15th St N

463 76th Ave N

Snell Isle

Nordica Bay
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VillaDova

1921 Dr M.L.K. Jr St N

Aqua 550

1401 45th Ave N

4200 1st St N

4050 4th St N, Unit French Quarter N Unit 306, Unit French Quarter N Unit 306

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246 21st Ave N, Unit Porch View, Unit Porch View

350 79th Ave N, Unit 312, Unit 312

468 44th Ave NE

350 79th Ave N, Unit 122, Unit 122
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2624 12th St N

1323 51st Ave N

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925 24th Ave N, Unit Half, Unit Half

7600 14th St N

3534 Haines Rd N

4550 Overlook Dr NE, Unit 000, Unit 000

735 42nd Ave NE

Jefferson Manor

The Plantation Inn

Sycamore Apartments
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4th Street Apartments

Key Plaza Apartments

5364 4th St N

Pelican Grove Apartments

Isle of St. Croix

1830 Dr M.L.K. Jr St N

Villa Rica Apartments

1701 16th St N

772 73rd Ave N

122-3700 Haines Rd N
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301 24th Ave N

317 34th Ave N

379 47th Ave N

4880 Locust St NE

Crescent Lake Apartments

660 62nd Ave N

209 NE Lincoln Cir N

334 48th Ave N

Melrose Place

Cranberry Annies
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Placido Bayou, St. Petersburg, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Placido Bayou?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Placido Bayou Studio Apartments | $1,474 | $1,275 | $1,905 |
| Placido Bayou 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,809 | $1,200 | $3,484 |
| Placido Bayou 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,991 | $1,375 | $3,343 |
| Placido Bayou 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,327 | $1,675 | $2,919 |
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There are currently 59 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Placido Bayou Neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Vista Village | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,265 |
| Zura Bay | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,275 |
| 1701 16th St N | 0/1 | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| Milo Bayside | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,373 |
| Nordica Bay | A1 – 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,499 |
| VillaDova | Canary | 1BR,1BA | $1,549 |
| Snell Isle | 1d1 - Kokomo | 1BR,1BA | $1,564 |
| Aqua 550 | 2 bedroom | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3601 Alabama Ave NE, Unit 3601 B | 3601 Alabama Ave NE | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| Aqua 550 | Premium 2 bedroomW/ In unit Laundry | 2BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| Milo Bayside | Renovated A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Nordica Bay | A1 – 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| 246 21st Ave N, Unit Porch View | 246 21st Ave N | 1BR,1BA | $2.54 |
| Snell Isle | 1c1 - Key Largo | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| Rio Vista Village | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| VillaDova | Canary | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
| 480 31st Ave N, Unit 480 1/2 Unit A | 480 31st Ave N | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Zura Bay | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.77 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePlacido Bayou, Saint Petersburg, FL
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Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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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