
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown St Petersburg Neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL from $800 (31 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Uptown St Petersburg area of Saint Petersburg.


Nordica Flats

Ruby Apartments

621 15th St N

1619 9th Ave N

2365 5th Ave N

520 15th St N
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Uptown Kenwood

1520 22nd Ave N

884 14th Ave N

1215 17th Ave N

932 10th St N

The FRH Apartments

1250 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr St N
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1701 16th St N

1130 9th Ave N

736 13th St N

1071 9th Ave N

830 14th St N

1616 12th St N

1110 21st Ave N
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808 16th St N

2018 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr St N

1238 10th St N

1405 7th Ave N

1147 16th St N

2001 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr St N

Lakeview Apartments
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1014 12th Ave N

The Plantation Inn

1090 10th St N
Uptown St Petersburg, St. Petersburg, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Uptown St Petersburg?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uptown St Petersburg Studio Apartments | $1,257 | $1,120 | $1,395 |
| Uptown St Petersburg 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,487 | $1,120 | $2,250 |
| Uptown St Petersburg 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,058 | $1,650 | $2,950 |
| Uptown St Petersburg 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,999 | $1,999 | $1,999 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 31 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Uptown St Petersburg Neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL.
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Cheapest Available Uptown St Petersburg Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown St Petersburg area of St. Petersburg, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Nordica Flats priced from $1,299. 1701 16th St N has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Uptown St Petersburg apartments for rent in St. Petersburg, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nordica Flats | A6 | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| 1701 16th St N | 0/1 | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| Booker Creek Apartments | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1,708 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown St Petersburg, FL
As of May 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Uptown St Petersburg area is the $1.76 price per square foot B1 Model at Booker Creek Apartments in the in the Melrose-Mercy neighborhood starting from $1,708. The second greatest value Uptown St Petersburg apartment is the 2495 13th Ave N Model at 2495 13th Ave N, Unit 1/2 starting at $2,250 with a $3.75 price per square foot in the Melrose-Mercy neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Uptown St Petersburg apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booker Creek Apartments | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.76 |
| 2495 13th Ave N, Unit 1/2 | 2495 13th Ave N | 1BR,1BA | $3.75 |
| Nordica Flats | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| 1701 16th St N | 0/1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.02 |
| 570 34th St N, Unit 111 | 570 34th St N | 1BR,1BA | $6.22 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Uptown St Petersburg Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Uptown St Petersburg?
The cheapest apartment in Uptown St Petersburg is Nordica Flats which is listed at $1,299, while the average apartment in Uptown St Petersburg costs $1,999.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Uptown St Petersburg?
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 2 regular apartments in Uptown St Petersburg that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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