Gandy

Saint Petersburg, FL

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Gandy - Saint Petersburg, FL Area Guide

A laidback community along Old Tampa Bay

Bayfront Coastal Suburban Wooded

A quiet community along the coast of Old Tampa Bay, Gandy offers a slower pace of life in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Gandy is named after the Gandy Bridge, connecting the neighborhood to Tampa, Florida across Old Tampa Bay.

Gandy is taken up by open land, energy plants, and suburban streets. Discover a variety of apartment communities in the neighborhood, along with many single-family homes. Residential areas are sectioned off from the coast, for the most part, but maintain a calming coastal vibe.

The shoreline is made up of marshes, woods, and industrial areas. But near the Gandy Bridge, you’ll discover some local gems such as The Getaway. This laidback, bayfront Tiki Bar offers top-notch coastal cuisine, an island-time vibe, and a welcoming atmosphere. On the western border of the neighborhood, discover public buses, casual dining, and local businesses.

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Gandy is $1,384 for one bedroom, and $1,626 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Gandy has increased by 1.2% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 657 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,384/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 996 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,626/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Minimal Public Transit

Transit

10 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Daily Essentials

Limited Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

30 / 100

Limited Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

20 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

40 / 100

Recreation

Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

100 / 100

Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

40 / 100

Local Vibe

Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

10 / 100

Few to No Nightlife Options Nearby

Nightlife

10 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Weedon Island Preserve
  • Sawgrass Lake Park
  • Sunken Gardens
  • Great Explorations Children's Museum
  • Education Innovation Center

Commuter Rail

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 February 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.