
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riviera Bay Neighborhood of St. Petersburg, FL from $700 (63 Rentals)
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8701 4th St N

Vantage Point Condominiums

Rio Vista Village

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Zura Bay

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Trellis at the Lakes

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Crescent Lane

Mandalay on 4th at Baypointe Preserve

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Shoreline Pointe Apartments

10200 Gandy Blvd N
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Marisol Vista Apartment Homes

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Inlet Bay at Gateway

Lincoln Shores Apartments

10265 Gandy Blvd N

5850 18th St N, Unit 11

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Milo Bayside

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Palmera at Gandy

463 76th Ave N

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West Port Colony

Bridges at Bayside
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VillaDova

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5701 Manchester St N

443 90th Ave N

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The Preserve at Gateway

11566 7th Ln N

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Peridot Palms

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Verandahs of Brighton Bay

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Tortuga Pointe by ARIUM

10263 Gandy Blvd N, Unit 2103
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1245 84th Ave N

1400 Gandy Blvd N, Unit 411

9100 Dr Ml King Jr St

1400 Gandy Blvd N, Unit 1013

Jefferson Manor

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Isles of Gateway

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10942 Poplar St NE

6905 3rd St N

Isle of St. Croix

Sunlit Cove Apartments

Tamarind Bay Apartments

10200 Gandy Blvd N

11901 4th St N

1285 85th Terrace N

5920 18th St 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 | $1,418 | $1,210 | $1,772 |
| Riviera Bay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,661 | $1,125 | $3,964 |
| Riviera Bay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,950 | $1,375 | $4,332 |
| Riviera Bay 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,397 | $1,675 | $3,685 |
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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 Studio unit found at The Meadows priced from $1,210. Vantage Point Condominiums has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,212. Here are the most affordable Riviera Bay apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Meadows | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,210 |
| Vantage Point Condominiums | Crest | 1BR,1BA | $1,212 |
| Rio Vista Village | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,265 |
| Zura Bay | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,275 |
| Trellis at the Lakes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,288 |
| Crescent Lane | Upstairs | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Shoreline Pointe Apartments | Amelia | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Marisol Vista Apartment Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,331 |
| Tamarind Bay Apartments | Windjammer I | 1BR,1BA | $1,334 |
| Inlet Bay at Gateway | Plan A1C | 1BR,1BA | $1,341 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riviera Bay, FL
As of April 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riviera Bay area is the $1.23 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Mandalay on 4th at Baypointe Preserve in the in the Brighton Bay neighborhood starting from $1,575. The second greatest value Riviera Bay apartment is the Plan B2A Model at Inlet Bay at Gateway starting at $1,610 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the Brighton Bay 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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| Mandalay on 4th at Baypointe Preserve | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| Inlet Bay at Gateway | Plan B2A | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
| Marisol Vista Apartment Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Bridges at Bayside | OSPREY | 2BR,2BA | $2.06 |
| Milo Bayside | Renovated A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Palmera at Gandy | Cielo | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Rio Vista Village | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| Shoreline Pointe Apartments | Verde | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Trellis at the Lakes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| The Meadows | Efficiency | Studio ,1BA | $2.11 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riviera Bay Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Riviera Bay?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Riviera Bay is under $1,341.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riviera Bay?
The cheapest apartment in Riviera Bay is Vantage Point Condominiums which is listed at $1,212, while the average apartment in Riviera Bay costs $2,368.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Riviera Bay?
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 19 regular apartments in Riviera Bay 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 Riviera Bay?
Cheap apartments in Riviera Bay have an average cost of $318 which is $2,050 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riviera Bay.
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