Saint Pete Beach

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Saint Pete Beach, FL Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,783

Population

11,944

Renter Mix

30% Rent

Soak up year-round sunshine on the Gulf of Mexico

Coastal Tropical Scenic Laidback Active Convenient Picturesque Historic

Saint Pete Beach is a barrier island community located just south of Treasure Island, off the mainland from the City of Saint Petersburg. Miles of white-sand beaches, pristine waters, and year-round sunshine as well as an abundance of dining, shopping, and recreational opportunities make Saint Pete Beach a desirable destination for residents and visitors alike.

You can find action and relaxation on Saint Pete Beach. When you’re looking for an active beach-going experience, stick to the heart of Saint Pete Beach where you can find plenty of resorts, restaurants, and beach bars. One of the most iconic resorts is the Don CeSar, which opened at the height of the Jazz Age in 1928 and contains six restaurants and lounges.

When you want to unwind away from the tourists, hang out in the historic, low-key Pass-a-Grille neighborhood at the southern end of the island. Saint Pete Beach is close to the cultural and cosmopolitan attractions of Saint Petersburg, Clearwater, and Tampa in addition to the theme parks and more in Orlando.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$96,850

Average: $130,260

Education

5,871

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

5,076

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

62 Years

Largest Age Group

60-69 Years

Approximately 22% of Residents

Under 20

8%

Over 65

44%

Housing Distribution

Saint Pete Beach has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
30%
Non-Renters
70%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
45%
Other Education
55%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Saint Pete Beach, FL is $1,614 for one bedroom, $2,074 for two bedrooms, and $2,126 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Saint Pete Beach has decreased by -0.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,614/month
747 Sq Ft
House
$5,872/month
1,606 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,337/month
1,055 Sq Ft
Townhome
$4,333/month
1,581 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Saint Pete Beach, FL

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

20 / 100

Minimal Public Transit

Transit

10 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

20 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Secrets of the Sea Marine Exploration Center and Aquarium
  • Education Innovation Center
  • Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
  • Great Explorations Children's Museum
  • Fort De Soto Park

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.