Average Rent in St. Petersburg, FL

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Current Versus Historical St. Petersburg, FL Rents

St. Petersburg rentals average $1,950 for a studio rental to $3,400 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,400, or roughly $29 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $198 (15.27%) year-over-year from $1,299 to $1,498. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $151 (9.74%) year-over-year from $1,549 to $1,700. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $295 (13.39%) year-over-year from $2,205 to $2,500. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $594 (21.56%) year-over-year from $2,756 to $3,350. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $80 (2.39%) year-over-year from $3,350 to $3,430. 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 4.87% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.25% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.76% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.20% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.76% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Jul 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $49.51 $1,498 $1,299 (15.27%) $1,374 (8.98%)
1 BR $31.11 $1,700 $1,549 (9.74%) $1,554 (9.43%)
2 BR $30.00 $2,500 $2,205 (13.39%) $2,182 (14.59%)
3 BR $26.88 $3,350 $2,756 (21.56%) $2,912 (15.05%)
4+ BR $24.36 $3,430 $3,350 (2.39%) $3,425 (0.15%)

Historical Rents in St. Petersburg, FL

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Top Cities Near St. Petersburg

There are a total of 29 cities nearby St. Petersburg. The average rent in St. Petersburg is currently $2,300 per month. A total of 20 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that University, FL, with an average rent of $1,500, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near St. Petersburg, FL is Siesta Key, FL. Monthly rents here are on average $7,550 per month.

Let's compare St. Petersburg, FL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in St. Petersburg, FL is 51.28% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 11.76% more expensive. Two bedrooms in St. Petersburg, FL are about 20.30% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 15.63% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 29 total cities near St. Petersburg, FL in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Largo, FL $998 $1,485 $1,900 $1,950
Town 'n' Country, FL $1,350 $1,495 $1,725 $1,995
Madeira Beach, FL N/A $1,800 $2,600 $2,000
Ruskin, FL $1,196 $1,511 $2,000 $2,200
Treasure Island, FL $1,525 $1,900 $2,825 $2,300
Gulfport, FL $1,975 $1,800 $2,350 $2,500
Clearwater, FL $1,450 $1,600 $2,800 $2,500
Tampa, FL $1,075 $1,500 $1,993 $2,500
Apollo Beach, FL N/A $1,500 $2,175 $2,900
St. Pete Beach, FL $1,350 $1,800 $3,500 $3,200

Top Neighborhoods Near St. Petersburg

There are a total of 11 neighborhoods in or near St. Petersburg. Some of these neighborhoods include South Bradenton, East Tampa, and Heritage Harbour. We've included all of these top 11 neighborhoods in or near St. Petersburg, FL in the following table.

The average rent for these 11 neighborhoods in or near St. Petersburg, FL is currently around $2,600 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only nine neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,600. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than St. Petersburg's average rent, which is only $2,400. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near St. Petersburg, South Bradenton has the most affordable average rent at $1,850 per month. Whereas, at $4,500 average rent per month, Sand Key is the most expensive neighborhood in or near St. Petersburg. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
South Bradenton, FL N/A N/A $1,800 $1,850
East Tampa, Tampa, FL $1,100 $1,100 $1,613 $1,895
Heritage Harbour, Myakka City, FL N/A N/A $2,400 $2,500
Coquina Key, St. Petersburg, FL N/A $1,950 $2,700 $2,500
Isla del Sol, St. Petersburg, FL N/A $2,200 $2,650 $2,600
The Meadows, FL N/A $1,850 $2,350 $2,600
Sun Bay South, Tampa, FL N/A $1,185 $2,550 $2,900
Lakewood Ranch, Myakka City, FL N/A $1,777 $3,000 $3,264
Downtown St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg, FL $2,000 $2,150 $6,000 $3,500
Clearwater Beach, Clearwater, FL $2,148 $2,800 $3,900 $4,250
Sand Key, Clearwater, FL $2,825 $2,500 $4,000 $4,500

Top Counties Near St. Petersburg

There are a total of 15 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 $2,400. That's roughly around $23 per sqft. A total of 8 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is New Port Richey, FL. Its average rent per month is $1,988. Vice versa, with an average rent of $7,925, Longboat Key, FL is the most expensive county by St. Petersburg, FL.

Typically, rent for studios in St. Petersburg, FL is 40.62% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in St. Petersburg, FL is 9.56% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in St. Petersburg, FL is 12.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Tarpon Springs, FL $1,000 $1,750 $1,900 $2,000
Palm River-Gibsonton, FL N/A $1,400 $1,850 $2,100
Ruskin, FL $1,196 $1,495 $1,850 $2,250
Clearwater, FL $1,158 $1,538 $2,200 $2,300
Tampa, FL $1,085 $1,400 $1,800 $2,350
St. Petersburg, FL $1,950 $1,698 $2,450 $2,400
Boca Ciega, FL $1,525 $1,800 $2,400 $2,500
Bradenton, FL $1,073 $1,350 $2,200 $2,500
Keystone-Citrus Park, FL $1,350 $1,450 $1,963 $2,550
St. Pete Beach, FL $1,500 $1,800 $3,200 $2,825

Top Zipcodes Near St. Petersburg

There are a total of 41 zipcodes in or near St. Petersburg, FL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,250. A total of 26 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 33612, Tampa, FL at $1,500 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,850 per month is 33629, Tampa, FL.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $995. That's at least $25 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near St. Petersburg, FL is $1,556 per month. Or in other words, $27 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,995 per month. Which comes out to $23 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 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
33701, St. Petersburg, FL $2,000 $2,000 $5,075 $2,600
33706, St. Pete Beach, FL $1,500 $1,800 $3,200 $2,825
33707, South Pasadena, FL $1,700 $1,800 $2,500 $2,395
33713, St. Petersburg, FL $1,688 $1,563 $1,995 $2,250
33711, St. Petersburg, FL N/A $1,375 $2,100 $2,500
33611, Tampa, FL $1,499 $1,650 $2,150 $3,074
33702, St. Petersburg, FL N/A $1,490 $1,695 $1,798
33710, St. Petersburg, FL N/A $1,250 $1,850 $1,925
34221, Palmetto, FL N/A $2,250 $2,200 $2,500
33616, Tampa, FL N/A $2,263 $2,919 $2,919

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 $2,400. 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 $1,950 and an average price per square feet of $49.51. There are a total of 32 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 $1,700 and an average price per square feet of $31.11. There are a total of 208 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 $30.00. There are a total of 419 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 0.15%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.13%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.22% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in St. Petersburg, FL?
A reasonable rent price in St. Petersburg, FL is around $1,920/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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