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Rental Market Trends in Saint Petersburg, FL

What is the average rent in Saint Petersburg, FL?

$1,751/month

Average Rent

703 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-2.3%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Saint Petersburg, FL is $1,751 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,627/month, which means Saint Petersburg rent prices are 8% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Saint Petersburg, you can expect to pay about $1,559 per month for a studio, $1,751 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,192 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,851 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,559/month
501 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,751/month
703 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,192/month
1,024 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,851/month
1,384 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,474/month
419 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,855/month
1,018 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,319/month
1,405 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,745/month
2,035 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,080/month
731 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,373/month
1,132 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,360/month
1,718 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,685/month
623 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,641/month
1,101 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,363/month
1,749 Sq Ft

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 March 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Saint Petersburg, FL
Percentage*
Rent Range
3% Below $700/month
17% $700 - $1,000/month
36% $1,001 - $1,500/month
25% $1,501 - $2,000/month
19% Above $2,000/month

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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.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lakewood Country Club Estates
$1,149/month
796 Sq Ft
Pinellas Point
$1,226/month
694 Sq Ft
The Reserve at Lake Pointe
$1,231/month
688 Sq Ft
Tyrone Park
$1,374/month
656 Sq Ft
Disston Heights
$1,405/month
678 Sq Ft
Gateway
$1,417/month
676 Sq Ft
Crossroads Area
$1,468/month
663 Sq Ft
Windward Pointe Condominium
$1,470/month
642 Sq Ft
Tamarind Bay
$1,485/month
653 Sq Ft
Viera Bayside
$1,488/month
674 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Saint Petersburg?

Based on current rent prices, North Downtown, Bahia del Mar and Mirror Lake are the most expensive neighborhoods in Saint Petersburg.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Downtown
$3,230/month
727 Sq Ft
Bahia del Mar
$3,137/month
786 Sq Ft
Mirror Lake
$2,823/month
754 Sq Ft
Palma del Mar Condominium
$2,756/month
787 Sq Ft
Romany Park
$2,735/month
743 Sq Ft
The Venetian
$2,735/month
743 Sq Ft
Edgemoor
$2,682/month
744 Sq Ft
Edgemoor Estates
$2,682/month
744 Sq Ft
Broadwater
$2,456/month
851 Sq Ft
Skyway Marina District
$2,424/month
831 Sq Ft

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 .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Pinellas
$2,040/month
728 Sq Ft
Brighton Bay
$1,770/month
728 Sq Ft
Downtown St Petersburg
$2,299/month
685 Sq Ft
Carillon
$2,122/month
764 Sq Ft
Skyway Marina District
$2,424/month
831 Sq Ft
Inlet Bay at Gateway
$1,667/month
775 Sq Ft
Broadwater
$2,456/month
851 Sq Ft
Kenwood
$2,116/month
741 Sq Ft
Edge District
$2,345/month
674 Sq Ft
Lakewood
$1,822/month
760 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Saint Petersburg, FL?

Because the average rent in Saint Petersburg is $1,751, you’ll want to make about $5,836 per month or $70,032 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.

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$1,939 - $3,440 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

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Flagler Pointe Apartments

2540 Roy Hanna Dr S,
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712

$1,180 - $2,150

1-3 Beds

1701 Central Apartments

1701 Central Apartments

1701 Central Ave,
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713

$2,075 - $4,250

Studio - 2 Beds

Sur Club

Sur Club

3301 32nd Ave S,
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712

$1,875 - $3,000

1-3 Beds

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† 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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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