Average Rent in St. Petersburg, FL

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Current Versus Historical St. Petersburg, FL Rents

St. Petersburg rentals average $1,925 for a studio rental to $3,925 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,349, or roughly $29 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $608 (45.34%) year-over-year from $1,342 to $1,950. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $134 (8.57%) year-over-year from $1,566 to $1,700. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $195 (8.47%) year-over-year from $2,305 to $2,500. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $378 (13.37%) year-over-year from $2,823 to $3,200. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $675 (20.61%) year-over-year from $3,275 to $3,950. 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 up by 15.27% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.15% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.29% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.92% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 14.52% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$42.14	$1,950	$1,342 (45.34%)	$1,292 (50.99%)
1 BR	$29.35	$1,700	$1,566 (8.57%)	$1,570 (8.27%)
2 BR	$29.71	$2,500	$2,305 (8.47%)	$2,250 (11.11%)
3 BR	$26.49	$3,200	$2,823 (13.37%)	$2,890 (10.73%)
4+ BR	$26.79	$3,950	$3,275 (20.61%)	$3,425 (15.33%)

Historical Rents in St. Petersburg, FL

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Top Cities Near St. Petersburg

There are a total of 28 cities nearby St. Petersburg. The average rent in St. Petersburg is currently $2,249 per month. A total of 17 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that University, FL, with an average rent of $1,495, 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 $7,600 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 76.88% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 13.97% more expensive. Two bedrooms in St. Petersburg, FL are about 21.00% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 21.88% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 28 total cities near St. Petersburg, FL in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Largo, FL	$895	$1,450	$1,800	$1,900
Sun City Center, FL	N/A	$1,475	$1,825	$1,900
Town 'n' Country, FL	N/A	$1,397	$1,798	$1,995
Madeira Beach, FL	$1,650	$1,800	$2,425	$2,000
Ruskin, FL	$1,105	$1,425	$2,000	$2,193
Tampa, FL	$999	$1,550	$1,950	$2,500
Clearwater, FL	$1,995	$1,550	$2,975	$2,675
Treasure Island, FL	$1,450	$1,923	$3,250	$2,800
Apollo Beach, FL	N/A	N/A	$2,050	$2,948
St. Pete Beach, FL	$1,975	$1,800	$3,500	$3,200

Top Neighborhoods Near St. Petersburg

There are a total of 12 neighborhoods in or near St. Petersburg. Some of these neighborhoods include Kings Point Condominiums, South Bradenton, and Old Seminole Heights. We've included all of these top 12 neighborhoods in or near St. Petersburg, FL in the following table.

The average rent for these 12 neighborhoods in or near St. Petersburg, FL is currently around $2,550 per month. A total of 3 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only nine neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,550. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than St. Petersburg's average rent, which is only $2,349. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near St. Petersburg, Kings Point Condominiums has the most affordable average rent at $1,600 per month. Whereas, at $4,500 average rent per month, Clearwater Beach is the most expensive neighborhood in or near St. Petersburg. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Kings Point Condominiums, Sun City Center, FL	N/A	$1,485	$1,650	$1,600
South Bradenton, FL	$1,099	N/A	$1,750	$1,800
Old Seminole Heights, Tampa, FL	$900	$1,500	$1,700	$2,325
The Meadows, FL	N/A	$1,700	$2,300	$2,400
Heritage Harbour, Myakka City, FL	N/A	N/A	$2,313	$2,500
Coquina Key, St. Petersburg, FL	N/A	$1,925	$2,875	$2,500
Isla del Sol, St. Petersburg, FL	N/A	$2,200	$2,600	$2,600
Sun Bay South, Tampa, FL	N/A	$1,988	$2,395	$2,800
Downtown St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg, FL	$2,000	$2,150	$5,500	$2,995
Lakewood Ranch, Myakka City, FL	N/A	$1,708	$3,200	$3,293
Sand Key, Clearwater, FL	$2,825	$2,300	$4,000	$4,000
Clearwater Beach, Clearwater, FL	$2,200	$3,000	$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 Clearwater, FL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,300. 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 $1,950. Vice versa, with an average rent of $8,000, Longboat Key, FL is the most expensive county by St. Petersburg, FL.

Typically, rent for studios in St. Petersburg, FL is 42.86% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in St. Petersburg, FL is 11.76% 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	$945	$1,650	$1,946	$2,100
Palm River-Gibsonton, FL	N/A	N/A	$1,900	$2,100
Clearwater, FL	$1,700	$1,500	$2,200	$2,250
Tampa, FL	$999	$1,450	$1,800	$2,250
St. Petersburg, FL	$1,900	$1,669	$2,400	$2,300
Ruskin, FL	$1,105	$1,463	$1,900	$2,300
Bradenton, FL	$1,075	$1,463	$2,200	$2,500
Keystone-Citrus Park, FL	$1,100	$1,425	$1,850	$2,500
Boca Ciega, FL	$1,650	$1,800	$2,500	$2,575
St. Pete Beach, FL	$1,500	$1,850	$3,400	$3,100

Top Zipcodes Near St. Petersburg

There are a total of 39 zipcodes in or near St. Petersburg, FL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,125. A total of 25 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 $1,450 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,995 per month is 33629, 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 $1,599 per month. Or in other words, $28 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,950 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	$1,950	$1,984	$4,000	$2,500
33706, St. Pete Beach, FL	$1,500	$1,850	$3,400	$3,100
33707, South Pasadena, FL	N/A	$1,700	$2,500	$2,500
33713, St. Petersburg, FL	$1,325	$1,475	$1,875	$2,000
33711, St. Petersburg, FL	$1,900	$1,795	$2,023	$2,388
33611, Tampa, FL	N/A	$1,650	$2,049	$2,798
33702, St. Petersburg, FL	N/A	$1,450	$1,595	$1,773
33710, St. Petersburg, FL	N/A	$1,288	$1,750	$1,975
34221, Palmetto, FL	N/A	$2,250	$2,525	$2,425
33616, Tampa, FL	N/A	$2,514	$2,760	$2,850

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 $2,349. 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 $1,925 and an average price per square feet of $42.14. There are a total of 39 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 $29.35. There are a total of 202 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 $29.71. There are a total of 385 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 0.45%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.13% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in St. Petersburg, FL?

A reasonable rent price in St. Petersburg, FL is around $1,879/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.