Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tropical Shores Neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL from $600 (74 Rentals)

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property at 2219 Highland St S

$1,200 - $1,650

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2219 Highland St S

St. PetersburgFL33705

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130 17th St N
$1,650 - $2,000
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$1,650 - $2,000

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130 17th St N

130 17th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33713
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Sole on Central
$1,789 - $4,671
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$1,789 - $4,671

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Sole on Central

1560 Central AveSt. Petersburg, FL 33705
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1701 14th St S
$1,800 - $2,100
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$1,800 - $2,100

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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1701 14th St S

1701 14th St SSt. Petersburg, FL 33705
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Delmar 745
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Delmar 745

745 Delmar Ter SSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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114 7th St N
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

114 7th St N

114 7th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Astoria Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Astoria Apartments

2026 4th St SSt. Petersburg, FL 33705
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Prince Gregor Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Prince Gregor Apartments

844 5th Ave SSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Pennsylvania
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pennsylvania

418 5th St SSt. Petersburg, FL 33701

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City Place Senior
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

City Place Senior

298 8th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Lakeview Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeview Apartments

860 34th Ave SSt. Petersburg, FL 33705
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Paradise Bayou
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Paradise Bayou

3220 6th St SSt. Petersburg, FL 33705
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Park View Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Park View Apartments

658-674 22nd AveSt. Petersburg, FL 33705
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property at 3901 6th St S

$1,300

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3901 6th St S, Unit 4

3901 6th St S
St. PetersburgFL33705

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Atlas Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Atlas Apartments

2800 4th St SSt. Petersburg, FL 33705
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Avalon Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Avalon Apartments

2729 4th St SSt. Petersburg, FL 33705
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property at 509 29th Ave S

$1,400

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509 29th Ave S, Unit A

509 29th Ave S
St. PetersburgFL33705
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1761 19th St S
2 Bedroom Apartments

1761 19th St S

1761 19th St SSt. Petersburg, FL 33712
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Tropical Shores, St. Petersburg, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Tropical Shores Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Tropical Shores area of Tampa, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Osprey Pointe Apartment Homes priced from $1,080. 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 Tropical Shores apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Osprey Pointe Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,080
Mirror Lake ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$1,200
The WaylandStudio, One Bath North DeluxeStudio,1BA$1,279
Bayside Arms Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,350
The Portland2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,439
Caprice ApartmentsStudio #18Studio,1BA$1,525

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tropical Shores, FL

As of June 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tropical Shores area is the $2.82 price per square foot B12 Model at Avanti in the in the Highland Oaks neighborhood starting from $4,400. The second greatest value Tropical Shores apartment is the 1701 14th St S Model at 1701 14th St S starting at $2,100 with a $1.91 price per square foot in the Highland Oaks neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tropical Shores apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
AvantiB122BR,2.5BA$2.82
1701 14th St S1701 14th St S2BR,1BA$1.91
1311 24th Ave S1311 24th Ave S2BR,1BA$1.70
Arte St. PeteB1 x 2x22BR,2BA$3.08
1715 14th St S, Unit 1715 14th St S1715 14th St S2BR,1BA$1.65
The Portland2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.96
Osprey Pointe Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.73
1846 2nd Ave N, Unit 18461846 2nd Ave N1BR,1BA$2.03
Bayside Arms Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.45
Mirror Lake ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$2.29

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Tropical Shores, Saint Petersburg, FL

Ranked #54

Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Florida, including Saint Petersburg. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, apartment complexes for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tropical Shores Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Tropical Shores?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Tropical Shores is at The Wayland listed at $1,279.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Tropical Shores Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Tropical Shores Apartment is $1,080 at Osprey Pointe Apartment Homes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Tropical Shores Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Tropical Shores is starting from $1,395 at Osprey Pointe Apartment Homes.

What is the most affordable Tropical Shores Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Tropical Shores Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Portland and starts from $1,649.

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