Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tropical Shores Neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL from $400 (70 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Tropical Shores area of Saint Petersburg.

property at 618 17th Ave S

$1,050 - $1,550

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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618 17th Ave S

St. PetersburgFL33701
property at 734 21st Ave S

$1,175 - $1,375

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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734 21st Ave S

St. PetersburgFL33705

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property at 2219 Highland St S

$1,250 - $1,650

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2219 Highland St S

St. PetersburgFL33705

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130 17th St N
$1,650 - $1,800
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

130 17th St N

130 17th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33713
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The Portland Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Portland Apartments

300 8th St NSt. 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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Astoria Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Astoria Apartments

2026 4th St SSt. Petersburg, FL 33705
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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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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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Paradise Bayou
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Paradise Bayou

3220 6th St SSt. Petersburg, FL 33705
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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 Studio unit found at The Wayland priced from $1,143. Osprey Pointe Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable Tropical Shores apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The WaylandStudio, One Bath North DeluxeStudio,1BA$1,143
Osprey Pointe Apartment Homes1 bed 1 bath Full Reno1BR,1BA$1,195
Mirror Lake ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$1,200
Vantage St. PeteCypress| Studio | SignatureStudio,1BA$1,716
Lake MaggioreA11BR,1BA$1,795
930 Central FlatsS2Studio,1BA$1,972
Sole on CentralS1Studio,1BA$2,057

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tropical Shores, FL

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tropical Shores area is the $1.70 price per square foot 1311 24th Ave S Model at 1311 24th Ave S in the in the Highland Oaks neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Tropical Shores apartment is the 1 bed 1 bath Full Reno Model at Osprey Pointe Apartment Homes starting at $1,195 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the Bayview 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.
1311 24th Ave S1311 24th Ave S2BR,1BA$1.70
Osprey Pointe Apartment Homes1 bed 1 bath Full Reno1BR,1BA$1.56
Beacon 4301 Bed/1 Bath-A21BR,1BA$3.20
AvantiA21BR,1BA$3.53
Cottonwood BayviewThe Animation1BR,1BA$3.09
Lake MaggioreA11BR,1BA$2.90
930 Central FlatsS2Studio ,1BA$3.36
1846 2nd Ave N, Unit 18461846 2nd Ave N1BR,1BA$2.18
Mirror Lake ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$2.29
The WaylandStudio West Tower PremiumStudio ,1BA$3.05

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Tropical Shores, Saint Petersburg, FL

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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 a cheap apartment in Tropical Shores?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Tropical Shores is under $2,057.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tropical Shores?

The cheapest apartment in Tropical Shores is Osprey Pointe Apartment Homes which is listed at $1,195, while the average apartment in Tropical Shores costs $10,793.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Tropical Shores?

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 30 regular apartments in Tropical Shores 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 Tropical Shores?

Cheap apartments in Tropical Shores have an average cost of $220 which is $10,573 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tropical Shores.

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