Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Average rent in
St. Petersburg, FL
Average rent in
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
St Petersburg, FL rent slipped 8.9% year over year, with a current median of $2,000/month. Renters today are paying $124 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend since the peak of $2,295 in April 2025.
Compared to national trends
St Petersburg runs 3.6% more expensive than the $1,930/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced metro with 917 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in St Petersburg rent for about $1,312/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,450/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,198/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,700/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,068/month. This range reflects the diversity of bedroom sizes available to renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
Snell Isle rents fell 49.5% year over year to $2,475/month across 28 rentals, marking a sharper decline than the citywide 8.9% drop. This localized softness contrasts with the broader market cooldown.
Median rent
Median rent in St Petersburg
$2,000/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in St Petersburg is $2,000 per month as of July 2026. This is 4% above the national average rent, or $70 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in St Petersburg
917
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 $1,605, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in St Petersburg run $1,440 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,795.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,312 | 4% |  1% | |
1 bedroom | $1,450 | 2% | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $2,197 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,700 | No Change | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $3,068 | 1% | 22% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Childs Park | $1,895 | |
Coquina Key | $2,500 | |
Disston Heights | $1,799 | |
Downtown St Petersburg | $3,524 | |
Greater Pinellas Point | $1,442 | |
Harbordale | $1,966 | |
Historic Old Northeast | $1,525 | |
Isla Del Sol | $2,650 | |
United Central | $1,780 | |
Uptown | $1,699 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,605 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,372 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,500 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $882 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,312
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,197
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,068
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
22%
Downtown St Petersburg
Average rent
$3,524
Isla Del Sol
Average rent
$2,650
Greater Pinellas Point
Average rent
$1,442
Harbordale
Average rent
$1,966
Historic Old Northeast
Average rent
$1,525
Childs Park
Average rent
$1,895
Coquina Key
Average rent
$2,500
United Central
Average rent
$1,780
Uptown
Average rent
$1,699
Disston Heights
Average rent
$1,799
Apartments
Average rent
$1,605
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,372
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$882
Last 30 days
2%
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
4%higher than the national median
37%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in St Petersburg, FL is 25% lower than the median rent in Belleair, FL.
Average rent in nearby cities
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10%$2,200
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7%$2,050
15%$1,850
11%$2,974
15%$1,925
2%$1,797
8%$2,697
20%Discover rentals in St. Petersburg, FL
2d ago
1911 Quincy St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33711
1 bed
1 bath
$600–$740
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in St. Petersburg
1700 Russell St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712
2 beds
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
3d ago
Verified
2595 50th Ave N #B3, St Petersburg, FL 33714
1 bed
1 bath
$975
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 28
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in St Petersburg
10720 54th Ave N #18, St Petersburg, FL 33708
1 bed
1 bath
$1,005
Apartment 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
House for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown St. Petersburg condo for rent in St. Petersburg
275 1st Ave S #2706, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
3 beds
3.5 baths
$16,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown St. Petersburg condo for rent in St. Petersburg
400 Central Ave #2601, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
3 beds
3.5 baths
$13,700
Condo for rent
3d ago
Downtown St. Petersburg condo for rent in St. Petersburg
275 1st Ave S #1202, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
2 beds
2.5 baths
$13,000
Condo for rent
1d ago
Verified
2150 62nd Ter S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,355–$1,595
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
500 110th Ave N, St Petersburg, FL 33716
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,471–$2,543
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2540 Roy Hanna Dr S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,395–$2,350
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
3100 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33712
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,560–$6,359
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2150 62nd Ter S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,355–$1,595
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
500 110th Ave N, St Petersburg, FL 33716
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,471–$2,543
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2540 Roy Hanna Dr S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,395–$2,350
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,990
$2,595
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 6
1d ago
Verified
2150 62nd Ter S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,355–$1,595
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
500 110th Ave N, St Petersburg, FL 33716
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,471–$2,543
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
3100 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33712
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,560–$6,359
Apartment for rent
1d ago
United Central apartment for rent in St. Petersburg
223 35th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
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 July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in St Petersburg?
Average rent prices in St Petersburg have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.
How does St Petersburg rent compare to the national average?
Rent in St Petersburg is 4% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $70 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in St Petersburg?
The most affordable neighborhoods in St Petersburg are Greater Pinellas Point ($1,442/mo), Historic Old Northeast ($1,525/mo), and Uptown ($1,699/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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in St. Petersburg average around $1,610/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,190/month.
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).