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Average Rent in St Petersburg, FL & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 5 apartment communities in St Petersburg, FL. Updated daily.
Market Average
$3,898/mo
▲ +7.1% from last month
Lowest Available
$2,063/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
5
tracked daily
Units Listed
97
available now
Rent Watch: cuts and increases
Open Rent Watch →1 cuts and 14 increases among 18 comparable listings this week. Filter by bedrooms and budget, then inspect each building’s history.
- Beacon 430
↑ $125/mo
Increase of 6.4% · Unit 340
Rent by Neighborhood in St Petersburg, FL
Compare average rent across St Petersburg, FL neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Maggiore Shore | $4,782 | ▲ $289 | $2,375 | 1 | 52 |
| Waterfront Arts District | $3,028 | ▼ $131 | $2,063 | 3 | 28 |
| Lakewood Estates | $2,671 | ▼ $52 | $2,065 | 1 | 17 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in St Petersburg, FL?
As of October 2026, the average rent in St Petersburg, FL is $3,898 per month across 5 apartment communities and 97 available units. Rents have increased $258 (7.1%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Beacon 430 starting at $2,063/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $2,371/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $2,767/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $4,129/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $5,396/mo.
Prices range from $2,063 to $6,000 per month. The most common price point is the $2,600 range, where 9 units are currently listed.
St Petersburg, FL Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | $2,735 | - | 6 |
| May 2026 | $3,113 | +$378 | 9 |
| June 2026 | $3,148 | +$35 | 9 |
| July 2026 | $3,075 | -$73 | 10 |
| August 2026 | $3,098 | +$23 | 11 |
| September 2026 | $3,135 | +$37 | 11 |
| October 2026 | $3,107 | -$28 | 11 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in St Petersburg, FL
Rent Prices by Apartment in St Petersburg, FL
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon 430 | $2,063/mo | $2,953/mo | 22 | 4.2 |
| 1701 Central | $2,065/mo | $2,671/mo | 17 | 4.4 |
| Camden Central Apartments | $2,219/mo | $2,254/mo | 2 | 4.2 |
| VIV | $2,375/mo | $4,782/mo | 52 | 5 |
| Camden Pier District Apartments | $3,084/mo | $3,634/mo | 4 | 4 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in St Petersburg, FL
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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 $3,898/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) | $3,898 |
| Utilities | $531 |
| Groceries | $534 |
| Transportation | $1,265 |
| Healthcare | $617 |
| Other goods and services | $988 |
| Estimated total | $7,834/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.
Google Search Trends for St Petersburg, FL Apartments
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