Average Rent in St. Petersburg, FL

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Current Versus Historical St. Petersburg, FL Rents

St. Petersburg rentals average $1,300 for a studio rental to $4,025 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,500, or roughly $3 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in February 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $92 (-7.24%) year-over-year from $1,267 to $1,175. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $17 (-1.06%) year-over-year from $1,602 to $1,585. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $33 (1.54%) year-over-year from $2,167 to $2,200. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $40 (-1.40%) year-over-year from $2,840 to $2,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $17 (-0.43%) year-over-year from $3,842 to $3,825. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 10.65% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.82% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.75% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.99% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Feb 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $3.25 $1,175 $1,267 (-7.24%) $1,158 (1.44%)
1 BR $2.82 $1,585 $1,602 (-1.06%) $1,547 (2.46%)
2 BR $2.62 $2,200 $2,167 (1.54%) $2,197 (0.15%)
3 BR $2.26 $2,800 $2,840 (-1.40%) $2,560 (9.38%)
4+ BR $2.02 $3,825 $3,842 (-0.43%) $2,614 (46.32%)

Historical Rents in St. Petersburg, FL

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Top Cities Near St. Petersburg

There are a total of 8 cities nearby St. Petersburg. The average rent in St. Petersburg is currently $2,563 per month. A total of 4 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Palm Harbor, FL, with an average rent of $2,000, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near St. Petersburg, FL is Longboat Key, FL. Monthly rents here are on average $8,500 per month.

Let's compare St. Petersburg, FL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 21.52% more expensive. Two bedrooms in St. Petersburg, FL are about 16.67% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 11.99% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 8 cities near St. Petersburg, FL in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Palm Harbor, FL N/A $1,625 $1,950 $2,000
Largo, FL N/A $1,525 $2,000 $2,000
Riverview, FL N/A N/A $1,850 $2,263
Tampa, FL $1,485 $1,713 $2,000 $2,400
Apollo Beach, FL N/A N/A $2,000 $2,725
Bradenton, FL $1,138 $1,575 $2,900 $2,900
Clearwater, FL $2,625 $1,500 $3,400 $3,200
Longboat Key, FL N/A $4,000 $8,000 $8,500

Top Neighborhoods Near St. Petersburg

There are a total of 5 neighborhoods in or near St. Petersburg. Some of these neighborhoods include Heritage Harbour, The Meadows, and Lakewood Ranch. We've included all of these top 5 neighborhoods in or near St. Petersburg, FL in the following chart.

The average rent for these 5 neighborhoods in or near St. Petersburg, FL is currently around $3,925 per month. Meaning, only five neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,925. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than St. Petersburg's average rent, which is only $2,500. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near St. Petersburg, Heritage Harbour has the most affordable average rent at $2,848 per month. Whereas, at $5,000 average rent per month, Clearwater Beach is the most expensive neighborhood in or near St. Petersburg. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Heritage Harbour, Myakka City, FL N/A N/A $2,500 $2,848
The Meadows, FL N/A $1,775 $3,350 $3,298
Lakewood Ranch, Myakka City, FL N/A N/A $3,848 $3,925
Sand Key, Clearwater, FL $2,675 $3,550 $4,000 $4,000
Clearwater Beach, Clearwater, FL $2,600 $3,250 $4,500 $5,000

Top Counties Near St. Petersburg

There are a total of 5 counties located by St. Petersburg, FL. Some of these counties include Tarpon Springs, FL, Palm River-Gibsonton, FL, and Ruskin, FL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,519. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. A total of 5 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Tarpon Springs, FL. It's average rent per month is $2,150. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,950, Boca Ciega, FL is the most expensive county by St. Petersburg, FL.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in St. Petersburg, FL is 18.99% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in St. Petersburg, FL is 6.77% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Tarpon Springs, FL N/A $1,600 $1,975 $2,150
Palm River-Gibsonton, FL N/A N/A $1,975 $2,200
Ruskin, FL N/A $1,500 $2,025 $2,300
Tampa, FL $1,480 $1,600 $1,850 $2,300
St. Petersburg, FL $1,300 $1,950 $2,450 $2,500
Keystone-Citrus Park, FL N/A $1,575 $1,975 $2,538
Clearwater, FL $2,600 $1,600 $2,698 $2,800
Bradenton, FL $1,138 $1,750 $2,800 $3,000
St. Pete Beach, FL N/A $2,050 $3,375 $3,750
Boca Ciega, FL N/A $1,650 $3,995 $3,950

Top Zipcodes Near St. Petersburg

There are a total of 4 zipcodes in or near St. Petersburg, FL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,250. A total of 3 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 33617, Temple Terrace, FL at $1,773 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,595 per month is 34698, Dunedin, FL.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near St. Petersburg, FL is $1,325 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,749 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 4 zipcodes in St. Petersburg, FL. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
33647, Tampa, FL N/A $1,350 $1,698 $2,400
33578, Progress Village, FL N/A N/A $1,800 $2,100
34698, Dunedin, FL N/A $1,750 $1,950 $2,595
33617, Temple Terrace, FL $1,050 $1,300 $1,650 $1,773

Frequently Asked Questions - St. Petersburg Average Rents

What is the average rent price in St. Petersburg, FL?
The average monthly rental price for St. Petersburg, FL apartments for rent is approximately $2,500. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do St. Petersburg, FL rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in St. Petersburg, FL.
How much is a studio apartment in St. Petersburg, FL?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,300 and an average price per square feet of $3.25. There are a total of 7 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in St. Petersburg.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in St. Petersburg, FL?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,975 and an average price per square feet of $2.82. There are a total of 90 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in St. Petersburg.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in St. Petersburg, FL?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,400 and an average price per square feet of $2.62. There are a total of 194 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in St. Petersburg.
How have rent prices in St. Petersburg, FL changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in St. Petersburg, FL can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.07%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in St. Petersburg, FL?
A reasonable rent price in St. Petersburg, FL is around $2,000/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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