
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the University Park Neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL from $1,120 (89 Rentals)


953 12th Ave S

734 21st Ave S

Dover Apartments

680 22nd Ave S, Unit 12

924 30th Ave N

1610 12th Ave S, Unit 3

520 11th Ave N

626 23rd Ave S

761 22nd Ave S, Unit A
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2227 Highland St S

2219 Highland St S

The Wayland

820 8th Ave S

480 31st Ave N, Unit 480 1/2 Unit A, Unit 480 1/2 Unit A

Satoshi Sol-FULLY FURNISHED AND ALL INCLUSIVE

Nordica Flats

832 1st St N

Veranda Flats

2920 Emerson Ave S, Unit 1/2
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2904 Emerson Ave S, Unit Front Unit

1115 Highland St N

214 12th Ave N

3435 3rd Ave N, Unit Loft at Third - 1 Bedroom

725 Jackson St N

725 8th St N

2242 23rd Ave S

925 17th St S

1921 Dr M.L.K. Jr St N

2525 13th Ave N
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2523 13th Ave N

456 13th Ave NE

2120 1st Ave N

San Rafael Apartments

1408 7th Ave N

833 12th Ave N

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130 17th St N

326 6th Ave N

305 Dr. M.L.K. Jr St S, Unit 244

305 Dr. M.L.K. Jr St S, Unit 239
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539 6th St N, Unit 539 6th St N #2, Unit 539 6th St N #2

145 10th Ave N, Unit 7, Unit 7

The Portland Apartments

Delmar 745

The Courtyard Vinoy

Lakeside Colony Apartments

Woodlawn Oaks

114 7th St N

Astoria Apartments

Pennsylvania
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University Park, St. Petersburg, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Park Studio Apartments | $1,920 | $975 | $4,149 |
University Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,183 | $1,120 | $5,504 |
| University Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,567 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| University Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,464 | $1,417 | $10,000+ |
| University Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,793 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in University Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University Park is under $1,300.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Park?
The cheapest apartment in University Park is Dover Apartments which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in University Park costs $10,793.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Park?
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 37 regular apartments in University Park 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 University Park?
Cheap apartments in University Park have an average cost of $233 which is $10,560 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Park.
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