
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL from $700 (111 Rentals)
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1846 2nd Ave N, Unit 1846

301 4th Ave N, St Petersburg, FL 33701

805 4th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

725 Jackson St N

Mirror Lake Apartments

216 12th Ave N

1699 1/2 23rd Ave N

1 Bed/1 Bath - 4, Unit 4
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1180 26th Ave N, Unit SI ID1604739P

111 6th Ave N

The Wayland

425 North - Your Downtown St. Pete Home

537 2nd St N

220 22nd Ave N

1126 21st Ave N

549 2nd St N

Woodlawn Park Apartments

The Portland
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715 8th St N

1921 Dr M.L.K. Jr St N

2143 5th Ave N

1037 12th St N, Unit 1

Casa Nina Apartments

821 16th St N

The Vinoy Courtyard Apartments

Tropical Breeze Apartments

625 Kirkwood Terrace N, Unit B

Vantage St. Pete
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1 Bed/1 Bath - 6, Unit 6

2001 Dr M.L.K. Jr St N

716 21st St N

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Sole on Central

121 18th Ave N, Unit 5

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130 17th St N, Unit Urban Oasis

305 Dr. M.L.K. Jr St S, Unit 543

305 Dr. M.L.K. Jr St S, Unit 646

305 Dr. M.L.K. Jr St S, Unit 813

305 Dr. M.L.K. Jr St S, Unit 102
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305 Dr. M.L.K. Jr St S, Unit 106

305 Dr. M.L.K. Jr St S, Unit 108

305 Dr. M.L.K. Jr St S, Unit 105

1701 Central Apartments

305 Dr. M.L.K. Jr St S, Unit 244

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2152 7th Ave N

305 Dr. M.L.K. Jr St S, Unit 239

305 Dr. M.L.K. Jr St S, Unit 325

305 Dr. M.L.K. Jr St S, Unit 418

305 Dr. M.L.K. Jr St S, Unit 320
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Uptown, St. Petersburg, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Uptown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uptown Studio Apartments | $1,889 | $1,025 | $4,076 |
| Uptown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,625 | $1,049 | $6,796 |
| Uptown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,844 | $1,395 | $10,000+ |
| Uptown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,904 | $1,649 | $10,000+ |
| Uptown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $13,415 | $2,850 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 111 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Uptown Neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL.
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Cheapest Available Uptown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown area of Tampa, FL is a Studio unit found at Northbay Villas priced from $1,170. 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 Uptown apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northbay Villas | 4 | Studio,1BA | $1,170 |
| 805 4th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 | Studio/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| 621 15th St N | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,245 |
| Ruby Apartments- Sabal | Ruby – Sabal 0BD-1BTH | Studio,1BA | $1,245 |
| Mirror Lake Apartments | 1 br | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| 111 6th Ave N | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| The Wayland | Studio, One Bath North Deluxe | Studio,1BA | $1,313 |
| 425 North - Your Downtown St. Pete Home | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
| Tropical Breeze Apartments | Open Kitchen | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown, FL
As of August 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Uptown area is the $1.82 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at The Portland in the in the Highland Oaks neighborhood starting from $1,649. The second greatest value Uptown apartment is the Open Kitchen Model at Tropical Breeze Apartments starting at $1,600 with a $2.29 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Portland | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.82 |
| Tropical Breeze Apartments | Open Kitchen | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| Woodlawn Park Apartments | tb0532a1-Signature | 2BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| Mirror Lake Apartments | 1 br | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Sans Souci Apartments | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| The Vinoy Courtyard Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
| 1846 2nd Ave N, Unit 1846 | 1846 2nd Ave N | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| 111 6th Ave N | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| 621 15th St N | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.77 |
| 805 4th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 | Studio/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.72 |
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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 $1,600.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Uptown?
The cheapest apartment in Uptown is Mirror Lake Apartments which is listed at $1,295, while the average apartment in Uptown costs $2,555.
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 27 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 $228 which is $2,327 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown.
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