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Rental Market Trends in Saint Petersburg, FL

What is the average rent in Saint Petersburg, FL?

$1,755/month

Average Rent

703 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.5%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of May 2026, the average rent in Saint Petersburg, FL is $1,755 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/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 $1,564 per month for a studio, $1,755 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,208 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,845 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,564/month
501 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,755/month
703 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,208/month
1,024 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,845/month
1,384 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,495/month
427 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,790/month
1,011 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,408/month
1,387 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,188/month
1,980 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,024/month
719 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,251/month
1,101 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,113/month
1,654 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,821/month
671 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,568/month
1,074 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,350/month
1,701 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.5%, which averages out to $26 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 May 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Saint Petersburg, FL
Last Updated May 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
27% $1,501 - $2,000/month
19% 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, Pinellas Point, Westminster Heights and Disston Heights are the most affordable neighborhoods in Saint Petersburg.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Pinellas Point
$1,275/month
729 Sq Ft
Westminster Heights
$1,348/month
694 Sq Ft
Disston Heights
$1,360/month
661 Sq Ft
Tyrone Park
$1,366/month
664 Sq Ft
Bear Creek
$1,392/month
707 Sq Ft
Crescent Lake
$1,487/month
583 Sq Ft
Fossil Park
$1,497/month
703 Sq Ft
Midtown St Petersburg
$1,499/month
494 Sq Ft
Gateway
$1,500/month
713 Sq Ft
Crossroads Area
$1,519/month
670 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Saint Petersburg?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Mirror Lake
$2,505/month
754 Sq Ft
Broadwater
$2,449/month
851 Sq Ft
Skyway Marina District
$2,436/month
833 Sq Ft
Edgemoor
$2,400/month
759 Sq Ft
Edge District
$2,214/month
652 Sq Ft
Downtown St Petersburg
$2,180/month
667 Sq Ft
Bay Pines
$2,146/month
792 Sq Ft
Carillon
$2,133/month
757 Sq Ft
Kenwood
$2,102/month
713 Sq Ft
Long Bayou
$2,102/month
795 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
$1,721/month
723 Sq Ft
Downtown St Petersburg
$2,180/month
667 Sq Ft
Carillon
$2,133/month
757 Sq Ft
Skyway Marina District
$2,436/month
833 Sq Ft
Broadwater
$2,449/month
851 Sq Ft
Edge District
$2,214/month
652 Sq Ft
Kenwood
$2,102/month
713 Sq Ft
Pinellas Point
$1,275/month
729 Sq Ft
Lakewood
$1,704/month
779 Sq Ft
Uptown St Petersburg
$1,698/month
667 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 $1,755, you’ll want to make about $5,850 per month or $70,200 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

Pinellas Point

Saint Petersburg, FL

Mirror Lake

Saint Petersburg, FL

Studio
$1,118/month
$1,718/month
One Bedroom
$1,254/month
$2,241/month
Two Bedroom
$1,561/month
$3,908/month
Three Bedroom
$1,891/month
$5,036/month
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Apartment communities in Saint Petersburg we think you'll love

The Addison Skyway Marina

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3951 34th St S,
Saint Petersburg, FL 33711

$1,969 - $4,684

Studio - 3 Beds

Lake Maggiore

Lake Maggiore

825 32nd Ave S,
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705

$1,940 - $3,840 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

Palmaris Gateway

Palmaris Gateway

540 Trinity Ln N,
Saint Petersburg, FL 33716

$2,010 - $2,901

1-3 Beds

The Courtney at Bay Pines

The Courtney at Bay Pines

4652 Miramar Dr,
Saint Petersburg, FL 33708

$1,785 - $3,705

1-3 Beds

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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