Last updated on September 3, 2026

Average rent in
St. Pete Beach, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    St Pete Beach, FL rent fell 14.3% year over year, with a current median of $3,000/month. Renters today are paying $781 less per month on average than last year, following a decline from the peak of $4,700/month in November 2024.

  • Vs. national rents

    St Pete Beach runs roughly 1.6× the $1,910/month national median, placing it among pricier coastal metros despite a smaller total rental inventory of 98 units.

  • Price ranges

    Studio rents sit around $1,899/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,850/month, and 2-bedrooms at $3,250/month, while 3-bedrooms reach $5,950/month and 4+ bedrooms $8,750/month. The largest share of rentals are 1- and 2-bedroom units, making these ranges relevant for most renters.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Brightwater rents fell 65.0% year over year to $3,150/month across 14 rentals, a much steeper decline than the citywide 14.3% drop. Vina Del Mar Island and Pass A Grille Beach also saw declines of 44.3% and 20.8%, respectively, showing localized cooldowns within the broader market.

Median rent

Median rent in St Pete Beach

$3,000/mo

decreased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in St Pete Beach is $3,000 per month as of August 2026. This is 57% above the national average rent, or $1,090 more per month.

$2.55

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in St Pete Beach

98

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of St Pete Beach rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in St. Pete Beach, FL

Average rent prices in St Pete Beach have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 14% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in St. Pete Beach, FL

Rent prices in St Pete Beach vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in St Pete Beach is $2,050, whereas a house costs $6,500. 1-bedroom apartments in St Pete Beach run $1,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,450.

Listings

Studio

$1,899

34%

17%

1 bedroom

$1,850

4%

7%

2 bedroom

$3,250

15%

9%

3 bedroom

$5,950

No Change

17%

4 bedroom

$8,750

29%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,899

Last 30 days

34%

Last year

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,250

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,950

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

17%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$8,750

Last 30 days

29%

Last year

7%

The table above reflects average rent prices in St. Pete Beach, FL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in St Pete Beach, FL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in St Pete Beach and Bayshore Gardens by all bedroom counts and property types.

St Pete Beach

Median rent price$3,000
increased by57%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,650
decreased by14%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in St Pete Beach, FL is 82% higher than the median rent in Bayshore Gardens, FL.

Discover rentals in St. Pete Beach, FL

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4d ago

8.3

Very good

73rd Avenue

73rd Ave, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706

1 bed

1 bath

$1,350

Apartment for rent

8151 Blind Pass Rd #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in St Pete Beach

St Pete Beach Updated 1/1!

8151 Blind Pass Rd #3, St Pete Beach, FL 33706

1 bed

1 bath

$1,400

Condo for rent

Beautifully Updated 1 - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

8.8

Very good

Beautifully Updated 1

9250 Blind Pass Rd, St Pete Beach, FL 33706

1 bed

1 bath

$1,499

Apartment for rent

9030 Blind Pass Rd #C7 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in St Pete Beach

Residential Lease, ST PETERSBURG, FL

9030 Blind Pass Rd #C7, St Pete Beach, FL 33706

1 bed

1 bath

$1,600

Condo for rent

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Frequently asked questions for St. Pete Beach, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the St Pete Beach rental market.

How much is rent in St Pete Beach?

The average rent in St Pete Beach is $3,000 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in St Pete Beach?

Average rent prices in St Pete Beach have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 14% since last year.

How does St Pete Beach rent compare to the national average?

Rent in St Pete Beach is 57% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,090 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in St Pete Beach?

The most affordable neighborhoods in St Pete Beach are Bahia Shores ($2,543/mo), Corey Ave ($2,800/mo), and Three Palms Point ($2,995/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in St Pete Beach?

To comfortably afford rent in St Pete Beach, you'd need to earn approximately $120,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in St Pete Beach?

July offers the lowest rents in St. Pete Beach, while January sees the highest prices, creating roughly a 13% difference between peak and off-peak timing. March stands out as the least competitive month with lower overall demand.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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