1701 Central Apartments
1701 Central Ave,
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
$2,005 - $4,540
Studio - 2 Beds
Area Guide
Downtown St Petersburg Saint Petersburg, FL
Unwind in the Sunshine City’s dapper downtown district
Urban
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Bayfront
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Parks
If interested in waterfront green spaces, a welcoming community, and a lively commercial district, then Downtown Saint Petersburg has fantastic potential to be your new home! This well-kept, upscale downtown district is surrounded by diverse residential neighborhoods, offering everything from historic homes and single-family houses to upscale apartments and cozy condos— with a little of everything in-between.
You’ll be surprised by the number of community events that go on in Downtown Saint Pete throughout the year! With so many chances to become and involved and meet your neighbors, you’ll feel at home in this neighborhood within minutes. Overlooking Tampa Bay, Downtown Saint Pete boasts pristine bayfront parks such as North Straub Park, along with sandy beaches and opportunities for boating, fishing, swimming, and more.
Filled with towering buildings, entertainment venues, local restaurants, and unique shops, residents can easily get around this walkable district. Public transit and quick interstate access are also major perks of living in Downtown. After you find your perfect apartment in the city, take a trip to The Dali Museum, catch a Tampa Bay Rays game at Tropicana Field, or enjoy the orchestra at Mahaffey Theater!
Explore the Neighborhood
The iconic Salvador Dali Museum was established in 1982
The Mahaffey Theater-Duke Energy Center hosts a variety of performing arts events
The lakefront Vinoy Park is ideal for walking and bicycling
Boats along the Pier One Marina
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Downtown St Petersburg is $1,651 for a studio, $2,104 for one bedroom, $2,983 for two bedrooms, and $4,160 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown St Petersburg has decreased by -0.4% in the past year.
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Studio
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502 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,651/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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672 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,104/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,044 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,983/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,416 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$4,160/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Downtown St Petersburg - Saint Petersburg, FL is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Downtown St Petersburg - Saint Petersburg, FL offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk
Groceries
70
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
70
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
60
/ 100
Recreation
Downtown St Petersburg - Saint Petersburg, FL provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
70
/ 100
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
50
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Downtown St Petersburg - Saint Petersburg, FL from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
50
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
50
/ 100
Somewhat Noisy
Quiet Score
80
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Great Explorations Children's Museum
- Sunken Gardens
- Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
- Sawgrass Lake Park
- Education Innovation Center
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- St Pete-Clearwater International
- Tampa International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.