Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL from $400 (42 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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Coliseum Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Coliseum Apartments

610 5th 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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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

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Melrose Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Melrose Place

121 18th Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33704
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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 1 Bed unit found at Baywalk Apartments priced from $1,250. The Wayland has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,261. Here are the most affordable Uptown apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Baywalk Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,250
The WaylandStudio West Tower DeluxeStudio,1BA$1,261
San Rafael Apartments2Studio,1BA$1,295
Nordica FlatsA21BR,1BA$1,299
Casa Nina ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,695
Melrose Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,699
Vantage St. PeteHeron | Studio | SignatureStudio,1BA$1,761
Arte St. PeteS1 x 0x1Studio,1BA$1,790

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown, FL

As of January 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Uptown area is the $2.55 price per square foot B4 Model at Avanti in the in the Highland Oaks neighborhood starting from $3,228. The second greatest value Uptown apartment is the 221 15th Ave N Model at 221 15th Ave N, Unit 221 starting at $2,750 with a $2.20 price per square foot in the Melrose-Mercy 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.
AvantiB42BR,2BA$2.55
221 15th Ave N, Unit 221221 15th Ave N2BR,1BA$2.20
1515 Oak St NE1515 Oak St NE2BR,1BA$2.64
644 6th Ave N, Unit 644 6th Ave N644 6th Ave N2BR,2BA$2.86
1701 Central ApartmentsCanvas1BR,1BA$3.36
1139 Bay St NE, Unit Upstairs Unit1139 Bay St NE1BR,1BA$2.75
Sole on CentralS2Studio ,1BA$3.30
Baywalk Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.16
Nordica FlatsA21BR,1BA$2.34
The Wayland1 Bedroom West Tower Premium1BR,1BA$3.39

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Uptown, Saint Petersburg, FL

Ranked #39

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 $1,790.

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 19 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

Written by: Vickie Ferguson

Hi, and welcome to ApartmentHomeLiving.com, we're here to provide you with all the information you need about top areas in and around Tampa that are great choices to call home.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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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.