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Rental Market Trends in Saint Petersburg, FL

What is the average rent in Saint Petersburg, FL?

$1,782/month

Average Rent

704 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0%

Decrease in the Last Year

Saint Petersburg, FL Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Saint Petersburg, FL is $1,782 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,644/month, which means Saint Petersburg rent prices are 8% higher than the national average.

  • Studio apartments in Saint Petersburg average $1,593 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Saint Petersburg average $1,782 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Saint Petersburg average $2,214 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Saint Petersburg average $2,846 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,593/month
503 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,782/month
704 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,214/month
1,023 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,846/month
1,384 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,500/month
617 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,632/month
970 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,296/month
1,353 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,466/month
1,922 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,002/month
714 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,176/month
1,100 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,545/month
1,671 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,779/month
639 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,615/month
1,034 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,860/month
1,754 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0%, which averages out to $0 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Rent Ranges in Saint Petersburg, FL
Last Updated June 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Saint Petersburg, FL
Percentage*
Rent Range
2% Below $700/month
16% $700 - $1,000/month
36% $1,001 - $1,500/month
26% $1,501 - $2,000/month
20% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Saint Petersburg?

Based on current rent prices, Lealman, Pinellas Point and Midtown St Petersburg are the most affordable neighborhoods in Saint Petersburg.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lealman
$1,263/month
738 Sq Ft
Pinellas Point
$1,290/month
734 Sq Ft
Midtown St Petersburg
$1,386/month
567 Sq Ft
Disston Heights
$1,388/month
841 Sq Ft
Tyrone Park
$1,393/month
623 Sq Ft
Crossroads Area
$1,484/month
642 Sq Ft
Gateway
$1,510/month
688 Sq Ft
Fossil Park
$1,514/month
693 Sq Ft
Lakewood
$1,588/month
763 Sq Ft
Allendale
$1,623/month
708 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Saint Petersburg?

Based on current rent prices, Broadwater, Downtown St Petersburg and Skyway Marina District are the most expensive neighborhoods in Saint Petersburg.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Broadwater
$2,378/month
839 Sq Ft
Downtown St Petersburg
$2,368/month
688 Sq Ft
Skyway Marina District
$2,365/month
822 Sq Ft
Edge District
$2,346/month
705 Sq Ft
Coquina Key
$2,320/month
650 Sq Ft
Mirror Lake
$2,277/month
708 Sq Ft
Kenwood
$2,262/month
716 Sq Ft
Calais Village
$2,209/month
780 Sq Ft
Sawgrass Lake
$2,076/month
754 Sq Ft
Bay Pines
$2,048/month
796 Sq Ft

Which Saint Petersburg neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Brighton Bay
$1,732/month
718 Sq Ft
Downtown St Petersburg
$2,368/month
688 Sq Ft
Carillon
$2,027/month
765 Sq Ft
Skyway Marina District
$2,365/month
822 Sq Ft
Pinellas Point
$1,290/month
734 Sq Ft
Broadwater
$2,378/month
839 Sq Ft
Lakewood
$1,588/month
763 Sq Ft
Edge District
$2,346/month
705 Sq Ft
Kenwood
$2,262/month
716 Sq Ft
Gandy
$1,700/month
729 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 $1,782, you’ll want to make about $5,940 per month or $71,280 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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Apartment Averages

Lealman

Saint Petersburg, FL

Broadwater

Saint Petersburg, FL

Studio
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One Bedroom
$1,222/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,436/month
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Three Bedroom
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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 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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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