
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunset Beach Neighborhood of St. Petersburg, FL from $800 (43 Rentals)
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Sunset Beach, St. Petersburg, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sunset Beach?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Sunset Beach Studio Apartments | $1,410 | $1,210 | $1,700 |
Sunset Beach 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,807 | $1,303 | $2,500 |
Sunset Beach 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,659 | $1,635 | $8,500 |
Sunset Beach 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,160 | $3,350 | $8,230 |
Sunset Beach 4 Bedroom Apartments | $18,300 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 43 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Sunset Beach Neighborhood of St. Petersburg, FL.
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Cheapest Available Sunset Beach Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sunset Beach area of Tampa, FL is a Studio unit found at Nautica Apartments priced from $1,210. Bay Pointe Tower has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,290. Here are the most affordable Sunset Beach apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Nautica Apartments | The Stern | Studio,1BA | $1,210 |
Bay Pointe Tower | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,290 |
Waters Pointe | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $2,090 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset Beach, FL
As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sunset Beach area is the $2.78 price per square foot A1 Model at Waters Pointe in the in the Corey Ave Bsa neighborhood starting from $2,035. The second greatest value Sunset Beach apartment is the The Stern Model at Nautica Apartments starting at $1,210 with a $2.69 price per square foot in the Sunset Beach neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sunset Beach apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Waters Pointe | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.78 |
Nautica Apartments | The Stern | Studio ,1BA | $2.69 |
Bay Pointe Tower | E1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sunset Beach Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Sunset Beach?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sunset Beach is under $2,090.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sunset Beach?
The cheapest apartment in Sunset Beach is Nautica Apartments which is listed at $1,430, while the average apartment in Sunset Beach costs $18,300.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sunset Beach?
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 2 regular apartments in Sunset Beach that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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