
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riviera Bay Neighborhood of St. Petersburg, FL from $700 (59 Rentals)
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Crescent Lane

5850 18th St N, Unit 16

Rio Vista Village

Vantage Point Condominiums

Zura Bay

1 Bed/1 Bath - 206

Lincoln Shores Apartments

Bridgewater Luxury Rentals

Mandalay on 4th at Baypointe Preserve
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468 88th Ave N, Unit 468 88th

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Marisol Vista Apartment Homes

Shoreline Pointe Apartments

463 76th Ave N

467 1/2 92nd Avenue North, B, Unit B

Milo Bayside

Trellis at the Lakes

Bridges at Bayside

VillaDova

Inlet Bay at Gateway
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West Port Colony

1051 79th Ave N, Unit 107

Palmera at Gandy

443 90th Ave N

Pelican Grove Apartments

11566 7th Ln N

11538 7th Ln N, Unit 1304

11400 3rd St N

Peridot Palms

9100 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St N, Unit First Floor Condo
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10263 Gandy Blvd N, Unit 2106

Tortuga Pointe by ARIUM

TGM Ibis Walk

The Preserve at Gateway

1400 Gandy Blvd N, Unit 1608

Jefferson Manor

Village Green Active 55+

Wyngate Apartments

1303 83rd Ave N

Isles of Gateway
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Hudson Commons

Isle of St. Croix

460 93rd Ave N

Sunlit Cove Apartments

5850 18th St N

Tamarind Bay Apartments

1001 77th Ave N

461 89th Ave N

11901 4th St N

660 62nd Ave N
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Riviera Bay, St. Petersburg, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Riviera Bay?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riviera Bay Studio Apartments | $1,374 | $1,199 | $1,671 |
| Riviera Bay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,638 | $1,100 | $3,679 |
| Riviera Bay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,958 | $1,295 | $4,052 |
| Riviera Bay 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,451 | $1,695 | $3,978 |
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There are currently 59 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Riviera Bay Neighborhood of St. Petersburg, FL.
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Cheapest Available Riviera Bay Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riviera Bay area of Tampa, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at The Meadows priced from $1,100. Crescent Lane has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,120. Here are the most affordable Riviera Bay apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Meadows | Efficiency | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Crescent Lane | Upstairs | 1BR,1BA | $1,120 |
| Rio Vista Village | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,185 |
| Zura Bay | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
| Lincoln Shores Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,222 |
| 460 93rd Ave N | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Mandalay on 4th at Baypointe Preserve | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| Marisol Vista Apartment Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,304 |
| Tamarind Bay Apartments | Windjammer I | 1BR,1BA | $1,324 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riviera Bay, FL
As of July 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riviera Bay area is the $1.96 price per square foot Three Bedroom C2 Model at Peridot Palms in the in the Winston Park neighborhood starting from $2,820. The second greatest value Riviera Bay apartment is the B1 Vibe Model at Aura at 4th starting at $2,386 with a $1.91 price per square foot in the Winston Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riviera Bay apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Peridot Palms | Three Bedroom C2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.96 |
| Aura at 4th | B1 Vibe | 2BR,2BA | $1.91 |
| Bridgewater Luxury Rentals | Marlin | 2BR,2BA | $1.70 |
| Marisol Vista Apartment Homes | A2 w/ Den | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Bridges at Bayside | B2: 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.90 |
| Inlet Bay at Gateway | Plan A1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Milo Bayside | Renovated A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Mandalay on 4th at Baypointe Preserve | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| 460 93rd Ave N | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Rio Vista Village | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRiviera Bay, St. Petersburg, FL
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Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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2.5Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riviera Bay Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Riviera Bay?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Riviera Bay is at Zura Bay listed at $1,199.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Riviera Bay Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Riviera Bay Apartment is $1,100 at The Meadows.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Riviera Bay Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Riviera Bay is starting from $1,250 at 460 93rd Ave N.
What is the most affordable Riviera Bay Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Riviera Bay Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rio Vista Village and starts from $1,695.
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