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Rental Market Trends in Saint Petersburg, FL

What is the average rent in Saint Petersburg, FL?

$1,785/month

Average Rent

700 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Saint Petersburg, FL is $1,785 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,628/month, which means Saint Petersburg rent prices are 10% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Saint Petersburg, you can expect to pay about $1,615 per month for a studio, $1,785 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,206 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,835 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,615/month
497 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,785/month
700 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,206/month
1,022 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,835/month
1,366 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,753/month
502 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,529/month
1,032 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,355/month
1,372 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,813/month
2,130 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,193/month
740 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,258/month
1,134 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,572/month
1,576 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,766/month
644 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,800/month
1,082 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,216/month
1,869 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,400/month
2,226 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Saint Petersburg, FL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.7%, which averages out to $31 more 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 June 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Saint Petersburg, FL
Percentage*
Rent Range
3% Below $700/month
19% $700 - $1,000/month
31% $1,001 - $1,500/month
26% $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, Bickley's Lakewood, Lakewood Country Club Estates and Pinellas Point are the most affordable neighborhoods in Saint Petersburg.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bickley's Lakewood
$1,173/month
746 Sq Ft
Lakewood Country Club Estates
$1,251/month
771 Sq Ft
Pinellas Point
$1,332/month
719 Sq Ft
Tyrone Park
$1,391/month
616 Sq Ft
The Reserve at Lake Pointe
$1,443/month
713 Sq Ft
Euclid Grove
$1,502/month
578 Sq Ft
Tamarind Bay
$1,531/month
660 Sq Ft
Windward Pointe Condominium
$1,552/month
673 Sq Ft
Gateway
$1,574/month
677 Sq Ft
Uptown St Petersburg
$1,580/month
602 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Saint Petersburg?

Based on current rent prices, North Downtown, University Park - South Downtown and Mirror Lake are the most expensive neighborhoods in Saint Petersburg.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Downtown
$3,018/month
712 Sq Ft
University Park - South Downtown
$2,895/month
716 Sq Ft
Mirror Lake
$2,696/month
758 Sq Ft
Kenwood
$2,630/month
781 Sq Ft
Waterside at Coquina Key
$2,584/month
688 Sq Ft
Edge District
$2,519/month
712 Sq Ft
Broadwater
$2,482/month
847 Sq Ft
Skyway Marina District
$2,475/month
837 Sq Ft
Downtown St Petersburg
$2,471/month
697 Sq Ft
Coquina Key
$2,254/month
723 Sq Ft

Which Saint Petersburg neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Saint Petersburg with the most apartments available are South Pinellas, Downtown St Petersburg and Brighton Bay .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Pinellas
$2,182/month
748 Sq Ft
Downtown St Petersburg
$2,471/month
697 Sq Ft
Brighton Bay
$1,883/month
740 Sq Ft
Skyway Marina District
$2,475/month
837 Sq Ft
Broadwater
$2,482/month
847 Sq Ft
Carillon
$2,232/month
770 Sq Ft
Edge District
$2,519/month
712 Sq Ft
University Park - South Downtown
$2,895/month
716 Sq Ft
North Downtown
$3,018/month
712 Sq Ft
Kenwood
$2,630/month
781 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 $1,785, you’ll want to make about $5,950 per month or $71,400 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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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 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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