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St. Petersburg Apartments
Last updated March 19 2024 at 1:31 AM

St. Petersburg, FL
474 Apartments for Rent

St. Petersburg Apartment Renter's Guide

Overview


Population: 265,351
Population Density: 4,289.2 people/sq mile
Median Age: 42
Percentage of Family Households: 51%
Median Annual Income: $64,141 / year
Median Rent: $1,330 / month

What locals are saying

If you’re looking for the apartment guide to St. Petersburg, Russia, please accept our sincerest apologies as this guide pertains exclusively to its Florida-centered counterpart. But wait! (Podozhdite!) Read on and you’ll discover some nifty nuggets about renting in Florida’s fourth largest city; one that’s always been a popular place for retirees, but also boasts an excellent arts scene along with beautiful beaches and 360 days of sunshine per year.

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St. Petersburg Demographics


How diverse is St. Petersburg?

The representation of ethnic minorities in St. Petersburg is lower than the national average. The eight main ethnic groups that make up the population of St. Petersburg are White (62.9%), Black Or African American (20.5%), Hispanic Or Latino (8.4%), Two Or More (4.3%), Asian (3.2%), Other (0.5%), American Indian Or Alaska Native (0.1%), and Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander (0%).

What does the age breakdown look like for St. Petersburg residents?

The median age in St. Petersburg is 42 while the most populous age group of residents is the over 65 group.

How diverse is St. Petersburg?

The representation of ethnic minorities in St. Petersburg is lower than the national average. The eight main ethnic groups that make up the population of St. Petersburg are White (62.9%), Black Or African American (20.5%), Hispanic Or Latino (8.4%), Two Or More (4.3%), Asian (3.2%), Other (0.5%), American Indian Or Alaska Native (0.1%), and Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander (0%).

What does the age breakdown look like for St. Petersburg residents?

The median age in St. Petersburg is 42 while the most populous age group of residents is the over 65 group.

St. Petersburg Crime


Overall Crime

High
Overall crime in St. Petersburg is high in comparison to the national average.

Violent Crime

High
The level of violent crime in St. Petersburg is high compared to the national average violent crime rate.

Property Crime

High
The level of property crime in St. Petersburg is high compared to the national average property crime rate.

Top Schools in St. Petersburg


Elementary Schools

10 /10
Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School
Public
K-5
Public
K-5
464 Students
7 Reviews
464
Students
7 Reviews
8 /10
Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School
Public
K-5
Public
K-5
649 Students
4 Reviews
649
Students
4 Reviews
8 /10
Alfred Adler Elementary School
Charter
K-8
Charter
K-8
97 Students
22 Reviews
97
Students
22 Reviews

Middle Schools

8 /10
Alfred Adler Elementary School
Charter
K-8
Charter
K-8
97 Students
22 Reviews
97
Students
22 Reviews
8 /10
Plato Academy Of St.Petersburg
Charter
K-8
Charter
K-8
349 Students
2 Reviews
349
Students
2 Reviews
6 /10
Thurgood Marshall Fundamental
Public
6-8
Public
6-8
930 Students
23 Reviews
930
Students
23 Reviews

High Schools

10 /10
St. Petersburg Collegiate High School
Charter
10-12
Charter
10-12
241 Students
5 Reviews
241
Students
5 Reviews
5 /10
Northeast High School
Public
PK-12
Public
PK-12
1,810 Students
50 Reviews
1,810
Students
50 Reviews
5 /10
St. Petersburg High School
Public
9-12
Public
9-12
1,901 Students
12 Reviews
1,901
Students
12 Reviews
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Average rent in St. Petersburg, Florida

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The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in St. Petersburg is $1,937, while the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $2,530. Rent rates updated 5 days ago
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Searching for an apartment for rent in St. Petersburg, FL? Look no further! Apartment List will help you find a perfect apartment near you. There are 474 available rental units listed on Apartment List in St. Petersburg. Click on listings to see photos, floorplans, amenities, prices and availability, and much more!

The average rent in St. Petersburg is $1,656 for a studio, $1,937 for a one-bedroom apartment, and $2,530 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you are looking for a deal, keep an eye out for a red pulsing icon that indicates rent specials.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How much is rent in St. Petersburg?

In St. Petersburg, the average rent is $1,656 for a studio, $1,937 for a 1-bedroom, $2,530 for a 2-bedroom, and $3,514 for a 3-bedroom. For more information on rental trends in St. Petersburg, check out our monthly St. Petersburg Rent Report.

How can I find a cheap apartment in St. Petersburg?

You can find the lowest-priced apartments in St. Petersburg by using the cheap apartments filter.

How can I find a pet-friendly apartment in St. Petersburg?

You can use the pet-friendly filter to find St. Petersburg apartments that allow pets.

How much should I pay for rent in St. Petersburg?

The answer to this question depends on your household income and a couple of other factors. You can use our Rent Calculator to figure out how much you should spend on rent in St. Petersburg.

How can I find off-campus housing in St. Petersburg?

You can use the off-campus housing filters to find apartments near colleges located in or around St. Petersburg. Some of the colleges and universities in the area include The University of Tampa, Hillsborough Community College, University of South Florida-Main Campus, Altierus Career College-Tampa, and University of South Florida-St Petersburg.