Average Rent in St. Petersburg, FL

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Current Versus Historical St. Petersburg, FL Rents

St. Petersburg rentals average $1,175 for a studio rental to $3,895 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,500, or roughly $29 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $168 (-13.27%) year-over-year from $1,263 to $1,095. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $177 (11.62%) year-over-year from $1,521 to $1,698. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $268 (12.02%) year-over-year from $2,232 to $2,500. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $874 (30.96%) year-over-year from $2,822 to $3,695. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $103 (-2.61%) year-over-year from $3,925 to $3,823. 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 25.26% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.95% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.70% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 21.25% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.39% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$35.13	$1,095	$1,263 (-13.27%)	$1,291 (-15.19%)
1 BR	$29.92	$1,698	$1,521 (11.62%)	$1,517 (11.92%)
2 BR	$30.05	$2,500	$2,232 (12.02%)	$2,227 (12.28%)
3 BR	$27.52	$3,695	$2,822 (30.96%)	$2,693 (37.19%)
4+ BR	$26.00	$3,823	$3,925 (-2.61%)	$3,517 (8.70%)

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 $2,200 per month. A total of 23 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that University, FL, with an average rent of $1,490, 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 $8,000 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 23.83% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 12.12% more expensive. Two bedrooms in St. Petersburg, FL are about 22.00% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 25.71% 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	$895	$1,400	$1,750	$1,850
Town 'n' Country, FL	$1,095	$1,325	$1,763	$1,935
Madeira Beach, FL	$1,500	$1,900	$2,900	$2,000
Ruskin, FL	$1,100	$1,273	$1,845	$2,200
Tampa, FL	$1,154	$1,500	$1,900	$2,400
South Pasadena, FL	N/A	$1,950	$2,500	$2,500
Treasure Island, FL	$1,625	$2,100	$2,800	$2,500
Clearwater, FL	$1,995	$1,450	$3,000	$2,600
Apollo Beach, FL	N/A	$1,600	$2,150	$2,750
St. Pete Beach, FL	$1,450	$1,950	$3,600	$3,200

Top Neighborhoods Near St. Petersburg

There are a total of 8 neighborhoods in or near St. Petersburg. Some of these neighborhoods include South Bradenton, The Meadows, and Heritage Harbour. We've included all of these top 8 neighborhoods in or near St. Petersburg, FL in the following table.

The average rent for these 8 neighborhoods in or near St. Petersburg, FL is currently around $3,025 per month. A total of 3 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only five neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,025. 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, South Bradenton has the most affordable average rent at $1,850 per month. Whereas, at $5,800 average rent per month, Downtown St. Petersburg 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	$999	$1,100	$1,800	$1,850
The Meadows, FL	N/A	$1,675	$2,300	$2,500
Heritage Harbour, Myakka City, FL	N/A	N/A	$2,499	$2,500
Isla del Sol, St. Petersburg, FL	N/A	$2,200	$2,750	$2,650
Lakewood Ranch, Myakka City, FL	N/A	$1,599	$3,225	$3,400
Sand Key, Clearwater, FL	$2,750	$2,725	$4,000	$4,300
Clearwater Beach, Clearwater, FL	$2,200	$3,100	$3,900	$4,500
Downtown St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg, FL	$150	$2,900	$5,900	$5,800

Top Counties Near St. Petersburg

There are a total of 15 counties located by St. Petersburg, FL. Some of these counties include Palm River-Gibsonton, FL, Tarpon Springs, FL, and Tampa, FL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,400. That's roughly around $22 per sqft. A total of 9 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is New Port Richey, FL. Its average rent per month is $1,850. 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 2.21% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in St. Petersburg, FL is 12.12% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in St. Petersburg, FL is 20.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Palm River-Gibsonton, FL	N/A	N/A	$1,925	$2,100
Tarpon Springs, FL	$1,150	$1,500	$1,950	$2,100
Tampa, FL	$1,149	$1,395	$1,750	$2,200
Ruskin, FL	$1,100	$1,450	$1,898	$2,300
Clearwater, FL	$1,700	$1,450	$2,200	$2,300
Keystone-Citrus Park, FL	$1,150	$1,450	$1,945	$2,400
St. Petersburg, FL	$1,175	$1,500	$2,450	$2,450
Bradenton, FL	$999	$1,463	$2,300	$2,550
Boca Ciega, FL	$1,500	$1,850	$2,500	$2,600
St. Pete Beach, FL	$1,500	$1,998	$3,150	$3,000

Top Zipcodes Near St. Petersburg

There are a total of 38 zipcodes in or near St. Petersburg, FL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,136. A total of 28 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 $1,528 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,300 per month is 33629, Tampa, FL.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $843. That's at least $15 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 $1,510 per month. Or in other words, $28 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,000 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	$1,175	$2,500	$4,353	$3,495
33706, St. Pete Beach, FL	$1,500	$1,998	$3,150	$3,000
33707, South Pasadena, FL	$1,700	$1,700	$2,498	$2,348
33713, St. Petersburg, FL	$1,025	$1,448	$2,250	$1,997
33711, St. Petersburg, FL	$1,750	$1,738	$2,123	$2,398
33611, Tampa, FL	N/A	$1,650	$2,100	$2,800
33702, St. Petersburg, FL	N/A	$1,375	$1,795	$1,700
33710, St. Petersburg, FL	$1,223	$1,350	$2,100	$2,450
34221, Palmetto, FL	N/A	$3,200	$2,350	$2,500
33609, Tampa, FL	N/A	$1,500	$2,100	$2,975

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 $1,175 and an average price per square feet of $35.13. There are a total of 27 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 $1,650 and an average price per square feet of $29.92. There are a total of 160 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 $30.05. There are a total of 341 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 -0.13%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.31% 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.