
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ponce de Leon Neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL from $700 (82 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Ponce de Leon area of Saint Petersburg.


Studio Bed/1 Bath - 3, Unit Serenity Suite 306C

2440 25th St N

3109 54th Ave N

1648 27th Ave N

610 14th St N

570 34th St N

Waterside Village

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1846 2nd Ave N, Unit 1846

Elysium Apartments
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Dover Apartments

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Lakeside

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3815 1ST AVE N

3815 1st Avenue North

1508-1527 27th Ave N

The Wayland

3815 1st Ave N

4338 15th St N

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5032 39th St N, Unit 5032
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3425 16th St N

Nordica Village

Nordica Flats

1 Bed/1 Bath - 3, Unit 1

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2439 8th Ave N

Veranda Flats

3115 54th Ave N, Unit 2

5680 28th St N

725 Jackson St N

Fountain Court Apartments
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1 Bed/1 Bath - 7, Unit 7

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5428 29th St N, Unit Rental

The Portland

1921 Dr M.L.K. Jr St N

1 Bed/1 Bath - 16, Unit 16

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2927 38th Ave N, Unit 1

735 Grove St N

Calais Park Apartments

1037 12th St N, Unit 1

Aqua 550
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2867 12th Ave N

2 Bed/1 Bath - 6

2 Bed/1 Bath - 2

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130 17th St N

Elements on Third

114 7th St N

Woodlawn Oaks

The Plantation Inn

2621 40th Ave N

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 | $1,928 | $1,000 | $3,160 |
| Ponce de Leon 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,970 | $1,025 | $4,181 |
| Ponce de Leon 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,086 | $1,400 | $5,085 |
| Ponce de Leon 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,757 | $1,649 | $6,600 |
| Ponce de Leon 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,895 | $2,895 | $2,895 |
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There are currently 82 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 Elysium Apartments priced from $1,195. Mirror Lake Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Ponce de Leon apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elysium Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Mirror Lake Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Lakeside | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Dover Apartments | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| The Wayland | Studio, One Bath North Deluxe | Studio,1BA | $1,279 |
| 1701 16th St N | 0/1 | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ponce de Leon, FL
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ponce de Leon area is the $1.70 price per square foot C1 Model at Booker Creek Apartments in the in the Melrose-Mercy neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Ponce de Leon apartment is the 2x1 Model at Calais Park Apartments starting at $1,899 with a $1.86 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 | $1.70 |
| Calais Park Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| Fountain Court Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Veranda Flats | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Split Plan | 2BR,2BA | $2.25 |
| Waterside Village | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| The Portland | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Dover Apartments | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 3815 1ST AVE N | 3815 1ST AVE N | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 1846 2nd Ave N, Unit 1846 | 1846 2nd Ave N | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| Mirror Lake Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePonce De Leon, Saint Petersburg, FL
Ranked #53
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!
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 $1,300.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ponce de Leon?
The cheapest apartment in Ponce de Leon is Elysium Apartments which is listed at $1,195, while the average apartment in Ponce de Leon costs $5,500.
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 35 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 $261 which is $5,239 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ponce de Leon.
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