Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tropical Shores Neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL from $400 (43 Rentals)

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property at 986 22nd Ave S

$1,025 - $1,595

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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986 22nd Ave S

St. PetersburgFL33705

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property at 734 21st Ave S

$1,200 - $1,550

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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734 21st Ave S

St. PetersburgFL33705
property at 4018 6th St S

$1,295

1 Bedroom Rentals

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4018 6th St S

St. PetersburgFL33705

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property at 2219 Highland St S

$1,300 - $1,700

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2219 Highland St S

St. PetersburgFL33705

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property at 944 18th Ave S

$1,700 - $2,300

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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944 18th Ave S

St. PetersburgFL33705
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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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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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Delmar 745
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Delmar 745

745 Delmar Ter 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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Park View Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Park View Apartments

658-674 22nd AveSt. Petersburg, FL 33705
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441 3rd St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

441 3rd St

441 3rd St SSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
Student Housing
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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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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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Bayside Arms Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bayside Arms Apartments

232 4th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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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 priced from $1,015. The Wayland has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable Tropical Shores apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Osprey Pointe1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,015
The WaylandStudio West Tower DeluxeStudio,1BA$1,250
The Avalon- SabalFirst month half off! Renovated Apartments!1BR,1BA$1,395
Lake MaggioreA21BR,1BA$1,738
Vantage St. PeteHeron | Studio | SignatureStudio,1BA$1,811
Ascent St. PetersburgST1Studio,1BA$1,882
Arte St. PeteS1 x 0x1Studio,1BA$1,923

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tropical Shores, FL

As of January 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tropical Shores area is the $1.39 price per square foot 1311 24th Ave S Model at 1311 24th Ave S, Unit 2 in the in the Highland Oaks neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Tropical Shores apartment is the B4 Model at Avanti starting at $3,228 with a $2.55 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.
1311 24th Ave S, Unit 21311 24th Ave S2BR,1BA$1.39
AvantiB42BR,2BA$2.55
930 Central FlatsB52BR,2BA$2.93
1701 14th St S, Unit A1701 14th St S2BR,1BA$1.23
Bayou Court ApartmentsBayou2BR,2BA$2.24
Osprey Pointe1 bed 1 bath Full Reno1BR,1BA$1.46
Windsor Central ArtsA11BR,1BA$3.34
The Avalon- SabalGreat place! Great rates!3BR,1BA$3.15
Lake MaggioreA11BR,1BA$3.20
Sole on CentralS2Studio ,1BA$3.34

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Tropical Shores, Saint Petersburg, FL

Ranked #39

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 $1,923.

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

The cheapest apartment in Tropical Shores is Osprey Pointe which is listed at $1,015, while the average apartment in Tropical Shores costs $10,571.

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 24 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 $181 which is $10,390 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tropical Shores.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.