Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 31, 2026
Average rent in
St. Petersburg, FL
Average rent in
Last updated on October 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
St Petersburg, FL rent slipped 4.8% year over year, with a current median of $2,000/month. Renters today are paying $100 less per month on average than last year, despite a 1.7% month-over-month increase in October 2026.
Compared to national trends
St Petersburg runs 5.3% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced metro with 917 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in St Petersburg rent for about $1,295/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,450/month, and 2-bedrooms near $2,200/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,700/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,150/month. Houses command a median of $2,550/month, while apartments are lower at $1,649/month, reflecting the city's diverse inventory.
Neighborhood spotlight
Harbor Isle rents fell 78.8% year over year to $1,800/month across 25 rentals. Venetian Isles and Snell Isle also saw steep declines of 66.7% and 58.8%, respectively, contrasting with the citywide decline of 4.8%.
Median rent
Median rent in St Petersburg
$2,000/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in St Petersburg is $2,000 per month as of October 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $100 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in St Petersburg
917
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of St Petersburg rentals at each price point
Rent trends in St. Petersburg, FL
Average rent prices in St Petersburg have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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. Petersburg, FL
Rent prices in St Petersburg vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in St Petersburg is $1,649, whereas a house costs $2,550. 1-bedroom apartments in St Petersburg run $1,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,800.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,295 | No Change | 7% | |
1 bedroom | $1,450 | 2% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $2,199 | No Change |  8% | |
3 bedroom | $2,700 | 4% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $3,150 | 3% | 6% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Childs Park | $1,845 | |
Coquina Key | $2,500 | |
Disston Heights | $1,607 | |
Downtown St Petersburg | $3,054 | |
Greater Pinellas Point | $1,549 | |
Harbordale | $2,109 | |
Historic Old Northeast | $1,499 | |
Isla Del Sol | $2,800 | |
United Central | $2,006 | |
Uptown | $1,699 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,649 | 2% | 2% | |
Condos | $2,300 | 4% | 2% | |
Houses | $2,550 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $955 | 3% | 6% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,295
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,199
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,150
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
6%
Harbordale
Average rent
$2,109
Isla Del Sol
Average rent
$2,800
Downtown St Petersburg
Average rent
$3,054
Historic Old Northeast
Average rent
$1,499
Disston Heights
Average rent
$1,607
Childs Park
Average rent
$1,845
Greater Pinellas Point
Average rent
$1,549
United Central
Average rent
$2,006
Uptown
Average rent
$1,699
Coquina Key
Average rent
$2,500
Apartments
Average rent
$1,649
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$955
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
6%
The table above reflects average rent prices in St. Petersburg, 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 Petersburg, FL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in St Petersburg and Belleair by all bedroom counts and property types.
St Petersburg
5%higher than the national median
61%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in St Petersburg, FL is 34% lower than the median rent in Belleair, FL.
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13%Discover rentals in St. Petersburg, FL
5d+ ago
Lake Maggiore Shores house for rent in St. Petersburg
1 bed
0 baths
$850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Sep 17
5d+ ago
Melrose - Mercy apartment for rent in St. Petersburg
843 Union St S #D, St. Petersburg, FL 33712
1 bed
1 bath
$895
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Bayview apartment for rent in St. Petersburg
1 bed
1 bath
$949
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Disston Heights apartment for rent in St. Petersburg
1 bed
1 bath
$995
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 24
5d+ ago
House for rent in St Petersburg
4435 70th St N, St Petersburg, FL 33709
2 beds
2 baths
$72,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Jul 24
5d+ ago
House for rent in St Petersburg
6978 46th Ave N, St Petersburg, FL 33709
2 beds
1 bath
$69,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 23
5d+ ago
Bahama Shores house for rent in St. Petersburg
5810 Bahama Shores Dr S, St. Petersburg, FL 33705
4 beds
3 baths
$18,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Historic Old Northeast house for rent in St. Petersburg
221 13th Ave Ne, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
5 beds
4 baths
$16,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
1d ago
Verified
2150 62nd Ter S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,472–$1,850
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 20
1d ago
Verified
500 110th Ave N, St Petersburg, FL 33716
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,550–$2,886
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3301 32nd Ave S, St Petersburg, FL 33712
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,986–$5,248
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 25
1d ago
Verified
2540 Roy Hanna Dr S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,495–$2,150
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2540 Roy Hanna Dr S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,495–$2,150
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2150 62nd Ter S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,472–$1,850
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 20
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,369
Price dropped $470Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 27
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,839
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 27
1d ago
Verified
2150 62nd Ter S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,472–$1,850
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 20
1d ago
Verified
500 110th Ave N, St Petersburg, FL 33716
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,550–$2,886
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3301 32nd Ave S, St Petersburg, FL 33712
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,986–$5,248
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 25
1d ago
Edgemoor apartment for rent in St. Petersburg
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for St. Petersburg, FL
Quick answers to common questions about the St Petersburg rental market.
How much is rent in St Petersburg?
The average rent in St Petersburg is $2,000 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in St Petersburg?
Average rent prices in St Petersburg have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
How does St Petersburg rent compare to the national average?
Rent in St Petersburg is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in St Petersburg?
The most affordable neighborhoods in St Petersburg are Historic Old Northeast ($1,499/mo), Greater Pinellas Point ($1,549/mo), and Disston Heights ($1,607/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in St Petersburg?
To comfortably afford rent in St Petersburg, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in St Petersburg?
September and October offer the best timing for apartment hunting in St. Petersburg, with October seeing the lowest rents and September being the least competitive month with lower 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).