Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ponce de Leon Neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL from $400 (64 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Ponce de Leon area of Saint Petersburg.

750 Burlington Ave N

1310 28th St N

Waterside Village
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The Wayland

1225 1/2 27th St N

Lakeside

3525-3550 50th Ave N

Booker Creek Apartments

Tropical Breeze Apartments

730 4th Ave N

Satoshi Sol-FULLY FURNISHED AND ALL INCLUSIVE
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Nordica Village

4133 3rd Ave N

220 38th St N

3115 54th Ave N, Unit 2

Fountain Court Apartments

5036 22nd Ave N
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5101 37th St N

2735 41st Ave N

2315 1st Ave N

2350 1st Ave N, Unit cottage/apartment

1921 Dr M.L.K. Jr St N

Veranda Flats

2413 Burlington Ave N

520 15th St N

Calais Park Apartments
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740 52nd Ave N

2445 2nd Ave N

Aqua 550

The Plantation Inn

Viridian Apartments- 62+ Senior Community
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Ponce de Leon, St. Petersburg, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ponce de Leon?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponce de Leon Studio Apartments | $1,896 | $1,050 | $2,825 |
| Ponce de Leon 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,187 | $1,095 | $3,475 |
| Ponce de Leon 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,298 | $1,050 | $4,975 |
| Ponce de Leon 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,545 | $1,017 | $6,400 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 64 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Ponce de Leon Neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL.
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Cheapest Available Ponce de Leon Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ponce de Leon area of Tampa, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Waterside Village priced from $1,100. The Wayland has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,163. Here are the most affordable Ponce de Leon apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterside Village | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| The Wayland | Studio West Tower Deluxe | Studio,1BA | $1,163 |
| Lakeside | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Satoshi Sol-FULLY FURNISHED AND ALL INCLUSIVE | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Armature Square | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,375 |
| Fountain Court Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Loft at Third Apartments | Renovated 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments | 1/1LG | 1BR,1BA | $1,449 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ponce de Leon, FL
As of December 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ponce de Leon area is the $1.92 price per square foot C1 Model at Booker Creek Apartments in the in the Melrose-Mercy neighborhood starting from $2,376. The second greatest value Ponce de Leon apartment is the Vinoy Model at Nordica Village starting at $1,699 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the Council of Cona neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ponce de Leon apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booker Creek Apartments | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.92 |
| Nordica Village | Vinoy | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Calais Park Apartments | 2X1 - Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| 2443 4th Ave N, Unit House | 2443 4th Ave N | 2BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| Fountain Court Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Loft at Third Apartments | Renovated 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments | 1LRH | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| 3460 4th Ave S, Unit 2 | 3460 4th Ave S | 2BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| 3115 54th Ave N, Unit 2 | 3115 54th Ave N | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Armature Square | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| Waterside Village | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePonce De Leon, Saint Petersburg, FL
Ranked #29
Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States including Ponce de Leon, Saint Petersburg, and the greater Tampa area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Getting Around the Ponce de Leon Neighborhood in Saint Petersburg, FL
Walk Score®
60 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
68 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
31 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ponce de Leon Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Ponce de Leon?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ponce de Leon is under $1,449.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ponce de Leon?
The cheapest apartment in Ponce de Leon is Waterside Village which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Ponce de Leon costs $5,450.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ponce de Leon?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 26 regular apartments in Ponce de Leon that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Ponce de Leon?
Cheap apartments in Ponce de Leon have an average cost of $157 which is $5,293 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ponce de Leon.
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