Last updated on October 16, 2026

Average rent in
Riviera Bay, St. Petersburg, FL

Median rent

Median rent in Riviera Bay

$2,310/mo

decreased by28%

vs previous year

The average rent in Riviera Bay is $2,310 per month as of October 2026. This is 22% above the national average rent, or $410 more per month.

$2.15

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Riviera Bay

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Riviera Bay rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Riviera Bay, St. Petersburg, FL

Average rent prices in Riviera Bay have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 28% 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 Riviera Bay, St. Petersburg, FL

Rent prices in Riviera Bay vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Riviera Bay is $1,463, whereas a house costs $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Riviera Bay run $1,315 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,686.

Listings

Studio

$1,285

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,299

10%

19%

2 bedroom

$1,677

2%

30%

3 bedroom

$2,900

11%

13%

4 bedroom

$3,895

21%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,285

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,299

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

19%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,677

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

30%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,895

Last 30 days

21%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Riviera Bay, 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 Riviera Bay, St Petersburg, FL compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Riviera Bay and Barcley Estates by all bedroom counts and property types.

Riviera Bay

Median rent price$2,310
increased by22%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,688
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Riviera Bay, St Petersburg, FL is 37% higher than the median rent in Barcley Estates, St Petersburg, FL.

Discover rentals in Riviera Bay, St. Petersburg, FL

204 80th Ave N - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Riviera Bay house for rent in St. Petersburg

3 beds

2 baths

$2,295

Price dropped $155Additional 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.
8330 Waverly Rd N - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Riviera Bay house for rent in St. Petersburg

3 beds

2 baths

$2,800

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Riviera Bay, St. Petersburg, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the Riviera Bay rental market.

How much is rent in Riviera Bay?

The average rent in Riviera Bay is $2,310 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Riviera Bay?

Average rent prices in Riviera Bay have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 28% since last year.

How does Riviera Bay rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Riviera Bay is 22% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $410 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Riviera Bay?

To comfortably afford rent in Riviera Bay, you'd need to earn approximately $92,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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