Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL from $400 (53 Rentals)

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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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The Courtyard Vinoy
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Courtyard Vinoy

256-266 7th Ave NESt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Woodlawn Oaks
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodlawn Oaks

1541 16th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33704
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The Plantation Inn
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Plantation Inn

1830 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33704
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1601 5th St N
1 Bedroom Apartments

1601 5th St N

1601 5th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33704
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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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Sunkist Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sunkist Apartments

315 7th Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701

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Sans Souci Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Sans Souci Apartments

512 Dartmoor St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Northbay Villas
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northbay Villas

1023 Locust St NESt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Nelson Apartment
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Nelson Apartment

430 5th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Coliseum Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Coliseum Apartments

610 5th Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Ruby Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ruby Apartments

1101 16th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33705
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801 Grove St N
1 Bedroom Apartments

801 Grove St N

801 Grove St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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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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Uptown, St. Petersburg, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Uptown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown area of Tampa, FL is a Studio unit found at The Wayland priced from $1,138. Baywalk Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable Uptown apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The WaylandStudio, One Bath North DeluxeStudio,1BA$1,138
Baywalk Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,250
Satoshi Sol-FULLY FURNISHED AND ALL INCLUSIVEStudio1BR,1BA$1,295
San Rafael Apartments2Studio,1BA$1,295
Casa Nina ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,695
Arte St. PeteS1 x 0x1Studio,1BA$1,955
Beacon 430StudioStudio,1BA$2,022
Sole on CentralS2Studio,1BA$2,027
Ascent St. PetersburgST2Studio,1BA$2,072
VIVStudio-STStudio,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown, FL

As of December 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Uptown area is the $2.81 price per square foot B5 Model at 930 Central Flats in the in the Highland Oaks neighborhood starting from $3,449. The second greatest value Uptown apartment is the A9 Model at Avanti starting at $2,840 with a $3.04 price per square foot in the Highland Oaks neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Uptown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
930 Central FlatsB52BR,2BA$2.81
AvantiA91BR,1BA$3.04
1701 Central ApartmentsCanvas1BR,1BA$3.26
357 South1BR/1BA - Corner Floorplan A - 2nd-4th Floor1BR,1BA$3.34
Cottonwood BayviewThe Gallery1BR,1BA$3.48
Sole on CentralS2Studio ,1BA$3.43
Beacon 430StudioStudio ,1BA$3.47
Baywalk Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.16
The Wayland1 Bedroom West Tower Premium1BR,1BA$3.28
Satoshi Sol-FULLY FURNISHED AND ALL INCLUSIVEStudio1BR,1BA$2.94

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Uptown, Saint Petersburg, FL

Ranked #40

Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Uptown Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Uptown?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Uptown is under $2,200.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Uptown?

The cheapest apartment in Uptown is Baywalk Apartments which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Uptown costs $10,571.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Uptown?

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 23 regular apartments in Uptown 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 Uptown?

Cheap apartments in Uptown have an average cost of $179 which is $10,392 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert’s Guide To the 10 Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Tampa

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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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.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!