Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL from $400 (47 Rentals)

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property at 730 4th Ave N

730 4th Ave N

St. PetersburgFL33701
property at 1044 22nd Ave N

1044 22nd Ave N

St. PetersburgFL33704

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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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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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The Lawtone
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Lawtone

324 Grove St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701

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 5th Ave Loft Apartments priced from $1,150. The Wayland has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,189. Here are the most affordable Uptown apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
5th Ave Loft Apartments303Studio,1BA$1,150
The WaylandStudio, One Bath North DeluxeStudio,1BA$1,189
Tropical Breeze ApartmentsGalley Kitchen1BR,1BA$1,250
Sans Souci Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$1,280
Satoshi Sol-FULLY FURNISHED AND ALL INCLUSIVEStudio1BR,1BA$1,295
Nordica FlatsA21BR,1BA$1,299
San Rafael Apartments356Studio,1BA$1,450
The Vinoy Courtyard ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,550
Casa Nina ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,745
Vantage St. PeteCypress| Studio | SignatureStudio,1BA$1,763

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown, FL

As of November 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Uptown area is the $2.66 price per square foot B12 Model at Avanti in the in the Highland Oaks neighborhood starting from $4,148. The second greatest value Uptown apartment is the Watercolor Model at 1701 Central Apartments starting at $2,585 with a $2.97 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.
AvantiB122BR,2.5BA$2.66
1701 Central ApartmentsWatercolor1BR,1BA$2.97
930 Central FlatsA21BR,1BA$3.16
Tropical Breeze ApartmentsOpen Kitchen1BR,1BA$2.29
Sans Souci Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$1.83
Melrose Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.16
Beacon 430StudioStudio ,1BA$3.35
Nordica FlatsA21BR,1BA$2.34
The Vinoy Courtyard ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.26
Satoshi Sol-FULLY FURNISHED AND ALL INCLUSIVEStudio1BR,1BA$2.94

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

From the lounge to the laundry room, understand your rights and responsibilities in shared apartment spaces. Get tips on pet rules, noise, and security.

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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 #33

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 $1,763.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Uptown?

The cheapest apartment in Uptown is Tropical Breeze Apartments which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Uptown costs $10,626.

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 24 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 $260 which is $10,366 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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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! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.