Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Park Neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL from $600 (157 Rentals)

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property at 109 18th Ave S

$800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

109 18th Ave S, Unit 3

109 18th Ave S
St. PetersburgFL33705
property at 2440 25th St N

$1,000 - $1,200

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

2440 25th St N

St. PetersburgFL33713

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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
property at 3815 1st Ave N

$1,245 - $1,845

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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3815 1st Ave N

St. PetersburgFL33713

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property at 725 Jackson St N

$1,350

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$1,350
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$1,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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725 Jackson St N

St. PetersburgFL33705

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$1,452 - $6,724
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property at 537 2nd St N

$1,395 - $1,495

1 Bedroom Rentals

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537 2nd St N

St. PetersburgFL33701

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property at 821 16th St N

$1,595 - $3,000

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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821 16th St N

St. PetersburgFL33705

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University Park, St. Petersburg, FL Local Guide

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 5th Ave Loft Apartments priced from $1,095. 805 4th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable University Park apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
5th Ave Loft Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,095
805 4th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701Studio/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,195
425 North - Your Downtown St. Pete HomeStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
301 4th Ave N, St Petersburg, FL 33701Studio/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,200
Dover Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1,200
San Rafael Apartments18Studio,1BA$1,250
Mirror Lake Apartments1 br1BR,1BA$1,295
Villa Rica ApartmentsSeasideStudio,1BA$1,299
Nordica FlatsA21BR,1BA$1,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Park, FL

As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Park area is the $1.39 price per square foot 1311 24th Ave S Model at 1311 24th Ave S in the in the Highland Oaks neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value University Park apartment is the 2 Bed, 1 Bath Model at The Astoria - Sabal starting at $1,700 with a $2.09 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1311 24th Ave S1311 24th Ave S2BR,1BA$1.39
The Astoria - Sabal2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.09
4th Street Flats1 Beds, 1.5 Baths1BR,1.5BA$1.99
The Portland2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.99
Loft at Third1LRH1BR,1BA$2.13
Mirror Lake Apartments1 br1BR,1BA$1.99
Sans Souci Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$2.13
Dover Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$2.00
3663 1/2 4th Ave N, Unit 3663 1/23663 1/2 4th Ave N1BR,1BA$2.17
1846 2nd Ave N, Unit 18461846 2nd Ave N1BR,1BA$1.98

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University Park, Saint Petersburg, FL

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Park Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in University Park?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in University Park is at 5th Ave Loft Apartments listed at $1,095.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom University Park Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom University Park Apartment is $1,200 at Dover Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom University Park Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in University Park is starting from $1,439 at The Portland.

What is the most affordable University Park Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap University Park Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Portland and starts from $1,649.

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