Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tropical Shores Neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL from $679 (73 Rentals)

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property at 109 18th Ave S

$800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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109 18th Ave S, Unit 2

109 18th Ave S
St. PetersburgFL33705

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property at 2219 Highland St S

$1,200 - $1,650

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2219 Highland St S

St. PetersburgFL33705

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property at 800 15th Ave S

$1,550

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$1,550
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800 15th Ave S

St. PetersburgFL33701
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Lake Maggiore
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$1,575 - $2,120
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Lake Maggiore

825 32nd Ave SSt. Petersburg, FL 33705
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Sole on Central
$1,789 - $3,911
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Sole on Central

1560 Central AveSt. 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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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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Rose - Sabal
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rose - Sabal

2624 4th St SSt. Petersburg, FL 33705
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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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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 St. Pete Gardens - Sabal priced from $1,100. Osprey Pointe Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,130. Here are the most affordable Tropical Shores apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
St. Pete Gardens - Sabal0BD-1BTHStudio,1BA$1,100
Osprey Pointe Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,130
Rose - SabalRose - Sabal Palm 0BD-1BTHStudio,1BA$1,200
The Astoria - Sabal0BD - 1BTHStudio,1BA$1,200
Mirror Lake Apartments1 br1BR,1BA$1,295
The WaylandStudio, One Bath North DeluxeStudio,1BA$1,313
The Portland2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,439
Sabal Palms LLC1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,450
Caprice ApartmentsStudio #7Studio,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tropical Shores, FL

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tropical Shores area is the $3.14 price per square foot B2 Model at 930 Central Flats in the in the Highland Oaks neighborhood starting from $3,517. The second greatest value Tropical Shores apartment is the 1311 24th Ave S Model at 1311 24th Ave S starting at $1,750 with a $1.70 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.
930 Central FlatsB22BR,2BA$3.14
1311 24th Ave S1311 24th Ave S2BR,1BA$1.70
173 38th Ave SE, Unit 173173 38th Ave SE2BR,1BA$2.17
The Portland2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.99
Cottonwood BayviewThe Animation1BR,1BA$3.13
Osprey Pointe Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath Fully Renovated1BR,1BA$1.84
Mirror Lake Apartments1 br1BR,1BA$1.99
Lake MaggioreA11BR,1BA$2.54
1846 2nd Ave N, Unit 18461846 2nd Ave N1BR,1BA$1.85
Sabal Palms LLC1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.50

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Tropical Shores, Saint Petersburg, FL

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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 $1,550.

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 $1,130, while the average apartment in Tropical Shores costs $2,460.

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 27 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 $213 which is $2,247 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tropical Shores.

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