Lake Maggiore
825 32nd Ave S,
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
$1,823 - $3,920 Total Monthly Price
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Saint Petersburg, FL
What is the average rent in Saint Petersburg, FL?
$1,734/month
Average Rent
701 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-2.3%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in Saint Petersburg, FL is $1,734 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,625/month, which means Saint Petersburg rent prices are 7% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Saint Petersburg, you can expect to pay about $1,576 per month for a studio, $1,734 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,169 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,796 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Saint Petersburg, FL?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.3%, which averages out to $40 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Saint Petersburg, FL
Last Updated January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
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Rent Range
3%
Below $700/month
17%
$700 - $1,000/month
36%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
26%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
19%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Saint Petersburg?
Based on current rent prices, Lakewood Country Club Estates, Pinellas Point and The Reserve at Lake Pointe are the most affordable neighborhoods in Saint Petersburg.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Saint Petersburg?
Based on current rent prices, North Downtown, Mirror Lake and Palma del Mar Condominium are the most expensive neighborhoods in Saint Petersburg.
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Which Saint Petersburg neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Saint Petersburg with the most apartments available are South Pinellas, Brighton Bay and Downtown St Petersburg .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Saint Petersburg, FL?
Because the average rent in Saint Petersburg is $1,734, you’ll want to make about $5,780 per month or $69,360 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Saint Petersburg, FL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Saint Petersburg, FL to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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 November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.