Average Rent in St Petersburg, FL
12 apartment buildings, 118 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$3,069/mo
Cheapest
$1,970/mo
Properties
12
Units
118
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 12 properties in St Petersburg, FL.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
St Petersburg, FL Rent Prices
All 12 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Lake Maggiore
825 32nd Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33705, USA
1701 Central
1701 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33713, USA
Avanti
201 4th St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA
Arte
1661 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33713, USA
Camden Central Apartments
855 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA
930 Central Flats
930 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33705, USA
Ascent St. Petersburg
225 1st Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Maggiore 825 32nd Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33705, USA | $1,970 | $2,464 | $2.37 | 4.4 (190) | 15 |
| 2 | 1701 Central 1701 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33713, USA | $1,985 | $2,542 | $3.34 | 4.4 (202) | 25 |
| 3 | Avanti 201 4th St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA | $2,081 | $3,379 | $3.07 | 4 (260) | 5 |
| 4 | Arte 1661 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33713, USA | $2,144 | $2,513 | $3.66 | 4.2 (150) | 16 |
| 5 | Camden Central Apartments 855 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA | $2,209 | $2,319 | -- | 4.2 (197) | 2 |
| 6 | 930 Central Flats 930 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33705, USA | $2,224 | $2,696 | $3.40 | 4.2 (126) | 12 |
| 7 | Ascent St. Petersburg 225 1st Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA | $2,325 | $4,028 | $4.52 | 4 (150) | 20 |
Explore Each Property
Lake Maggiore
4.4 (190)825 32nd Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33705, USA
1701 Central
4.4 (202)1701 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33713, USA
Avanti
4 (260)201 4th St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA
Arte
4.2 (150)1661 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33713, USA
Camden Central Apartments
4.2 (197)855 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA
930 Central Flats
4.2 (126)930 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33705, USA
St Petersburg, FL Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in St Petersburg, FL is $3,069 per month, based on 118 units across 12 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,970 at Lake Maggiore to $5,450 at VIV.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,397/mo | $1,985/mo | 30 |
| 1 Bed | $2,725/mo | $1,970/mo | 43 |
| 2 Bed | $3,696/mo | $2,520/mo | 38 |
| 3 Bed | $4,656/mo | $2,209/mo | 7 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in St Petersburg, FL, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in St Petersburg, FL averages $2,725/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $3,696/mo. At the local median household income of $73,118, that works out to 50% of gross income, a severely rent-burdened market by HUD standards.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in St Petersburg, FL at $1,542/mo. The current tracked market average runs 99% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in St Petersburg, FL while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in Tampa Bay
Demand in the Tampa Bay rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- Raymond James Financial
- HSN
- Jabil
Mean one-way commute in St Petersburg, FL is 25 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in St Petersburg, FL?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$123,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $3,069/mo.
Comfortable income
$147,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,970/mo), you need to earn at least $79,000/year.
Median household income in St Petersburg, FL is $73,118 , about 50% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in St Petersburg, FL
Overall prices in St Petersburg, FL runs above the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 102.5, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by St Petersburg, FL's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,069 |
| Utilities | $531 |
| Groceries | $534 |
| Transportation | $1,265 |
| Healthcare | $617 |
| Other goods and services | $988 |
| Estimated total | $7,005/mo |
Population
260,646
Median household income
$73,118
Census median rent
$1,542/mo
Rent as % of income
33.0%
Median age
43.1
Mean commute
25 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Compare
Nearby cities in Florida
How St Petersburg, FL rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs St Petersburg, FL | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | $3,097 | +1% | 30 |
| Tampa, FL | $2,835 | -8% | 26 |
| Orlando, FL | $2,087 | -32% | 22 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $1,687 | -45% | 21 |
| Pembroke Pines, FL | $2,674 | -13% | 18 |
| Port ST Lucie, FL | $2,221 | -28% | 17 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in St Petersburg, FL?
The average rent in St Petersburg, FL is $3,069 per month, based on 118 units across 12 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in St Petersburg, FL?
The lowest available rent in St Petersburg, FL starts at $1,970 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in St Petersburg, FL?
1-bedroom apartments in St Petersburg, FL average $2,725/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,970/mo across 43 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in St Petersburg, FL?
2-bedroom apartments in St Petersburg, FL average $3,696/mo. Units start from $2,520/mo across 38 units currently listed.
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