Average Rent in St Petersburg, FL
11 apartment buildings, 97 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in St Petersburg, FLCheapest
$2,063/mo
Beacon 430
Properties
11
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Units
97
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 11 properties in St Petersburg, FL.
Average rent trend, last 3 months
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
St Petersburg, FL Rent Prices
All 11 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Lake Maggiore
825 32nd Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33705, USA
Beacon 430
430 3rd Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA
1701 Central
1701 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33713, USA
Arte
1661 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33713, USA
Camden Central Apartments
855 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA
930 Central Flats
930 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33705, USA
VIV
1000 1st Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33705, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Maggiore 825 32nd Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33705, USA | $1,790 as of Oct 1 | $2,164 | $2.75/ft² | 4.4 (190) | 21 |
| 2 | Beacon 430 430 3rd Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA | $2,063 | $2,953 | $3.45/ft² | 4.2 (134) | 22 |
| 3 | 1701 Central 1701 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33713, USA | $2,065 | $2,671 | $3.42/ft² | 4.4 (202) | 17 |
| 4 | Arte 1661 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33713, USA | $2,182 as of Oct 3 | $2,968 | $3.41/ft² | 4.2 (150) | 14 |
| 5 | Camden Central Apartments 855 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA | $2,219 | $2,644 | -- | 4.2 (197) | 2 |
| 6 | 930 Central Flats 930 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33705, USA | $2,246 as of Oct 3 | $2,625 | $3.43/ft² | 4.2 (126) | 9 |
| 7 | VIV 1000 1st Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33705, USA | $2,375 | $4,782 | $3.35/ft² | 5 (27) | 52 |
Rent & Price History by Building
Compare apartment listings by price, bedrooms, and neighborhood.
Lake Maggiore
4.4 (190)825 32nd Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33705, USA
Beacon 430
4.2 (134)430 3rd Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA
1701 Central
4.4 (202)1701 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33713, USA
Arte
4.2 (150)1661 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33713, USA
Camden Central Apartments
4.2 (197)855 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA
930 Central Flats
4.2 (126)930 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33705, USA
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St Petersburg, FL neighborhoods
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St Petersburg, FL Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in St Petersburg, FL is $3,906 per month, based on 97 units across 11 apartment communities. Prices range from $2,063 at Beacon 430 to $6,000 at VIV.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,371/mo | $2,063/mo | 16 |
| 1 Bed | $2,767/mo | $2,483/mo | 20 |
| 2 Bed | $4,152/mo | $3,069/mo | 35 |
| 3 Bed | $5,396/mo | $2,219/mo | 26 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Building Economics
How much do St Petersburg, FL apartments earn?
The 6 buildings we can estimate generate about $5.4M in rental revenue per month ($64M a year). Estimated from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity.
| Building | Est. Monthly Revenue | Asking / Leased | Est. Occupancy | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Modera St. Petersburg | $1.1M/mo | $3,233 / $3,244 | 91% | 383 |
| 2.Avanti | $1.1M/mo | $3,341 / $3,031 | 98% | 366 |
| 3.VIV | $1.1M/mo | $4,782 / $4,960 | 81% | 269 |
| 4.Beacon 430 | $887K/mo | $2,953 / $2,919 | 93% | 326 |
| 5.Arte | $601K/mo | $2,968 / $2,649 | 94% | 241 |
| 1 more estimated building | $570K/mo |
Research estimates from listing activity, not operator financials. Asking is the average listed rent; leased is the average rent at which units left the market. Click any building for the full revenue breakdown and methodology.
Market Context
Who rents in St Petersburg, FL, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in St Petersburg, FL averages $2,767/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $4,152/mo. At the local median household income of $73,118, that works out to 64% of gross income, a severely rent-burdened market by HUD standards.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in St Petersburg, FL at $1,542/mo. The current tracked market average runs 153% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in St Petersburg, FL while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in Tampa Bay
Demand in the Tampa Bay rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- Raymond James Financial
- HSN
- Jabil
Mean one-way commute in St Petersburg, FL is 25 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in St Petersburg, FL?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$156,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,906/mo.
Comfortable income
$187,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,063/mo), you need to earn at least $83,000/year.
Median household income in St Petersburg, FL is $73,118 , about 61% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in St Petersburg, FL
Overall prices in St Petersburg, FL runs above the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 102.5, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by St Petersburg, FL's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,906 |
| Utilities | $531 |
| Groceries | $534 |
| Transportation | $1,265 |
| Healthcare | $617 |
| Other goods and services | $988 |
| Estimated total | $7,842/mo |
Population
260,646
Median household income
$73,118
Census median rent
$1,542/mo
Census rent burden
33.0%
Median age
43.1
Mean commute
25 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Florida
How St Petersburg, FL rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs St Petersburg, FL | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | $3,050 | -22% | -7.1% | 38 |
| Tampa, FL | $2,718 | -30% | -2.1% | 27 |
| Orlando, FL | $2,122 | -46% | -1.3% | 24 |
| Bradenton, FL | $1,804 | -54% | +1.1% | 23 |
| Winter Haven, FL | $1,516 | -61% | +2.6% | 21 |
| Apopka, FL | $1,715 | -56% | -8.1% | 20 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in St Petersburg, FL?
The average rent in St Petersburg, FL is $3,906 per month, based on 97 units across 11 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in St Petersburg, FL?
The median asking rent in St Petersburg, FL is $3,707 per month, computed from 97 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $3,906/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in St Petersburg, FL?
The lowest available rent in St Petersburg, FL starts at $2,063 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in St Petersburg, FL?
1-bedroom apartments in St Petersburg, FL average $2,767/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,483/mo across 20 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in St Petersburg, FL?
2-bedroom apartments in St Petersburg, FL average $4,152/mo. Units start from $3,069/mo across 35 units currently listed.
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