Last updated on October 18, 2026

Average rent in
St. Pete Beach, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    St Pete Beach, FL rent slipped 21.8% year over year, with a current median of $2,970/month. Renters today are paying $803 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend from the peak of $4,700/month in November 2024.

  • Vs. national rents

    St Pete Beach runs roughly 1.6× the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier coastal metros despite recent declines in rent.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in St Pete Beach rent for $1,849/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,950/month, and 2-bedrooms for $3,100/month, with 3-bedrooms and larger units reaching $6,000/month and $7,000/month respectively. These figures reflect the range of options available to renters by unit size.

  • Price ranges

    Apartments in St Pete Beach command a median rent of $2,100/month, while houses have a median rent of $6,000/month. The inventory is mostly condos at 69.4%, with apartments and houses making up smaller shares. This spread shows variation by property type distinct from bedroom size.

Median rent

Median rent in St Pete Beach

$2,970/mo

decreased by22%

vs previous year

The average rent in St Pete Beach is $2,970 per month as of October 2026. This is 56% above the national average rent, or $1,070 more per month.

$2.62

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in St Pete Beach

93

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of St Pete Beach rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 22% 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 $2,100, whereas a house costs $6,000. 1-bedroom apartments in St Pete Beach run $1,822 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,300.

Listings

Studio

$1,849

6%

8%

1 bedroom

$1,950

2%

1%

2 bedroom

$3,100

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$6,000

3%

6%

4 bedroom

$7,000

16%

30%

Studio

Average rent

$1,849

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$6,000

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$7,000

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

30%

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$2,970
increased by56%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,519
decreased by20%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in St Pete Beach, FL is 95% higher than the median rent in Bayshore Gardens, FL.

Discover rentals in St. Pete Beach, FL

73rd Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.9

Very good

73rd Avenue

73rd Ave, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706

1 bed

1 bath

$1,350

8151 Blind Pass Rd #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in St Pete Beach

Residential Lease, ST PETE BEACH, FL

8151 Blind Pass Rd #5, St Pete Beach, FL 33706

2 beds

1 bath

$1,845

Splendid unit near the beach - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.7

Very good

Splendid unit near the beach

8850 Blind Pass Rd, St Pete Beach, FL 33706

2 beds

1 bath

$1,895

Sand Dune Apartments on St Pete Beach - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.9

Very good

Sand Dune Apartments on St Pete Beach

8012 Blind Pass Rd, St Pete Beach, FL 33706

2 beds

1 bath

$1,895

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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 $2,970 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in St Pete Beach?

Average rent prices in St Pete Beach have decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 22% since last year.

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

Rent in St Pete Beach is 56% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,070 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in St Pete Beach?

The most affordable neighborhoods in St Pete Beach are Corey Ave ($2,500/mo), Brightwater ($2,750/mo), and Three Palms Point ($2,950/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 $119,000/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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