Average Rent in St. Petersburg, FL

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Current Versus Historical St. Petersburg, FL Rents

St. Petersburg rentals average $1,275 for a studio rental to $3,800 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,600, or roughly $3 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in March 2025, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $108 (8.84%) year-over-year from $1,217 to $1,325. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $122 (7.72%) year-over-year from $1,578 to $1,700. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $246 (11.37%) year-over-year from $2,167 to $2,413. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $170 (6.02%) year-over-year from $2,830 to $3,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $358 (9.77%) year-over-year from $3,667 to $4,025. 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 1.24% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.80% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.91% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.91% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 14.73% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Mar 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $3.19 $1,325 $1,217 (8.84%) $1,108 (19.55%)
1 BR $2.82 $1,700 $1,578 (7.72%) $1,561 (8.88%)
2 BR $2.62 $2,413 $2,167 (11.37%) $2,158 (11.80%)
3 BR $2.30 $3,000 $2,830 (6.02%) $2,573 (16.58%)
4+ BR $2.18 $4,025 $3,667 (9.77%) $2,631 (52.99%)

Historical Rents in St. Petersburg, FL

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Top Cities Near St. Petersburg

There are a total of 10 cities nearby St. Petersburg. The average rent in St. Petersburg is currently $2,538 per month. A total of 6 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Largo, 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 $8,950 per month.

Let's compare St. Petersburg, FL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 21.25% more expensive. Two bedrooms in St. Petersburg, FL are about 16.50% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 13.38% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities near St. Petersburg, FL in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Palm Harbor, FL N/A $1,650 $1,875 $2,000
Largo, FL N/A $1,550 $1,950 $2,000
Sun City Center, FL N/A N/A $2,063 $2,150
Riverview, FL N/A N/A $1,800 $2,350
Tampa, FL $1,485 $1,600 $2,100 $2,500
Apollo Beach, FL N/A N/A $2,075 $2,575
Bradenton, FL N/A $1,500 $2,850 $2,995
Clearwater, FL $2,490 $1,600 $3,500 $3,100
St. Pete Beach, FL $1,448 $2,000 $3,600 $3,900
Longboat Key, FL N/A $4,000 $8,000 $8,950

Top Neighborhoods Near St. Petersburg

There are a total of 6 neighborhoods in or near St. Petersburg. Some of these neighborhoods include Isla del Sol, Heritage Harbour, and The Meadows. We've included all of these top 6 neighborhoods in or near St. Petersburg, FL in the following chart.

The average rent for these 6 neighborhoods in or near St. Petersburg, FL is currently around $3,373 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only five neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,373. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than St. Petersburg's average rent, which is only $2,600. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near St. Petersburg, Isla del Sol has the most affordable average rent at $2,500 per month. Whereas, at $4,544 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
Isla del Sol, St. Petersburg, FL N/A $2,425 $2,600 $2,500
Heritage Harbour, Myakka City, FL N/A N/A $2,500 $2,800
The Meadows, FL N/A $2,300 $3,000 $3,150
Lakewood Ranch, Myakka City, FL N/A N/A $3,500 $3,595
Sand Key, Clearwater, FL $2,675 $3,550 $4,000 $4,000
Clearwater Beach, Clearwater, FL $2,300 $2,725 $4,500 $4,544

Top Counties Near St. Petersburg

There are a total of 6 counties located by St. Petersburg, FL. Some of these counties include Palm River-Gibsonton, FL, Tarpon Springs, FL, and Ruskin, FL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,548. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. A total of 6 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Palm River-Gibsonton, FL. It's average rent per month is $2,100. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,850, St. Pete Beach, FL is the most expensive county by St. Petersburg, FL.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in St. Petersburg, FL is 19.38% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in St. Petersburg, FL is 10.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Palm River-Gibsonton, FL N/A N/A $1,903 $2,100
Tarpon Springs, FL N/A $1,625 $1,950 $2,150
Ruskin, FL N/A $1,625 $2,000 $2,305
Tampa, FL $1,443 $1,495 $1,895 $2,385
Keystone-Citrus Park, FL N/A $1,500 $2,000 $2,500
St. Petersburg, FL $1,275 $2,000 $2,500 $2,595
Clearwater, FL $2,445 $1,600 $2,600 $2,685
Bradenton, FL N/A $1,500 $2,650 $3,000
Boca Ciega, FL N/A $1,800 $3,100 $3,295
St. Pete Beach, FL $1,448 $2,100 $3,600 $3,850

Top Zipcodes Near St. Petersburg

There are a total of 5 zipcodes in or near St. Petersburg, FL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,375. A total of 4 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 $1,800 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,700 per month is 33607, Tampa, FL.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near St. Petersburg, FL is $1,425 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,825 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 5 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
33607, Tampa, FL $2,030 $1,700 $1,950 $2,700
33647, Tampa, FL N/A $1,425 $1,750 $2,375
33578, Progress Village, FL N/A N/A $1,825 $2,150
34698, Dunedin, FL N/A $1,800 $2,225 $2,500
33617, Temple Terrace, FL $1,050 $1,275 $1,650 $1,800

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 $2,600. 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 $1,275 and an average price per square feet of $3.19. There are a total of 5 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 $2,000 and an average price per square feet of $2.82. There are a total of 88 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 $2,500 and an average price per square feet of $2.62. There are a total of 218 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 0.09%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in St. Petersburg, FL?
A reasonable rent price in St. Petersburg, FL is around $2,080/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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