
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Park Neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL from $600 (175 Rentals)
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Studio Bed/1 Bath - 3

618 17th Ave S

1648 27th Ave N

570 34th St N, Unit 114

Colony Apartments

Studio Bed/1 Bath - 1

3454 14th Ave S, Unit 2

Dover Apartments

Total Monthly Price
3815 1ST AVE N
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3815 1st Avenue North

Mirror Lake Apartments

Total Monthly Price
1846 2nd Ave N, Unit 1846

The Wayland

2227 Highland St S

Total Monthly Price
932 Newton Ave S

Satoshi Sol-FULLY FURNISHED AND ALL INCLUSIVE

2242 23rd Ave S

626 23rd Ave S

2219 Highland St S
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832 1st St N

1 Bed/1 Bath - 12

1799 Russell St S

Nordica Flats

1 Bed/1 Bath - 5

1508-1527 27th Ave N

Veranda Flats

986 22nd Ave S

San Rafael Apartments

3320 6th Ave N, Unit 3320 6th Ave N A
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925 17th St S

The Portland Apartments

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

803 22nd Ave N, Unit 4

Casa Nina Apartments

The Vinoy Courtyard Apartments

Total Monthly Price
800 8th St N, Unit Furnished Short Term

1 Bed/1 Bath - 16, Unit 16

1921 Dr M.L.K. Jr St N

Studio Bed/1 Bath - 2
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985 8th Ave S

Caprice Apartments

Satoshi Hideout- Simple living in Downtown St Pete

3460 4th Ave S, Unit Unit#1

917 30th Ave N

Studio Bed/1 Bath - 17

1037 12th St N, Unit 1

Studio Bed/1 Bath - 15

2867 12th Ave N

2 Bed/1 Bath - 6
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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 | $1,958 | $1,120 | $6,120 |
| University Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,218 | $1,050 | $7,991 |
| University Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,626 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| University Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,358 | $1,649 | $10,000+ |
| University Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,571 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 175 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the University Park Neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL.
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Cheapest Available University Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Park area of Tampa, FL is a Studio unit found at Colony Apartments priced from $1,150. Dover Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable University Park apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colony Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| Dover Apartments | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Mirror Lake Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| The Wayland | Studio, One Bath North Deluxe | Studio,1BA | $1,241 |
| Satoshi Sol-FULLY FURNISHED AND ALL INCLUSIVE | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Villa Rica Apartments | Cabana | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Park, FL
As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Park area is the $1.90 price per square foot C1 Model at Booker Creek Apartments in the in the Melrose-Mercy neighborhood starting from $2,343. The second greatest value University Park 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 University Park apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booker Creek Apartments | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.90 |
| 1701 14th St S | 1701 14th St S | 2BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| 1311 24th Ave S | 1311 24th Ave S | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| 1715 14th St S, Unit 1715 14th St S | 1715 14th St S | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| The Portland Apartments | C2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.82 |
| 932 Newton Ave S | 932 Newton Ave S | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Dover Apartments | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 3815 1ST AVE N | 3815 1ST AVE N | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Sans Souci Apartments | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| 1846 2nd Ave N, Unit 1846 | 1846 2nd Ave N | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
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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 $1,299.
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 $10,571.
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 31 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 $183 which is $10,388 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Park.
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