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Apartments for Rent in St. Petersburg, FL under $1200

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Apartments for Rent in St. Petersburg, FL under $1200. 24 Rentals Available
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    5800 Lynn Lake Drive South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712
    STUDIO $1,125+
  • a red house with a handshake and the words community creating foundation and creating community logo
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    2609 3Rd Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712
    3 BEDS $1,200
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    420 4Th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,081
  • a living room and dining room in a new home
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    2605 31St St South, St Petersburg, FL 33712
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $996

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    5601 62Nd Way N, St Petersburg, FL 33709
    1 BED $1,000
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  • a red house with a handshake and the words community creating foundation and creating community logo
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    5361 86Th Avenue, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
    3 BEDS $1,150
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    11240 US HWY 19, Clearwater, FL 33782
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $981
    2 BEDS $1,190
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    601 16Th Ave SE, Largo, FL 33771
    Income Restricted
    2 BEDS $803
    3 BEDS $925
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    1704 Clearwater Largo Road, Largo, FL 33756
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  • the logo of the community creating foundation with a house and two hands
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    1119 Woodlawn Street, Clearwater, FL 33756
    1 BED $475
  • a dining room with tables and chairs and a kitchen
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    1200 S Missouri Ave, Clearwater, FL 33756
    Income Restricted
    2 BEDS $1,179
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    380 South MLK Jr. Ave, Clearwater, FL 33756
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $894
    2 BEDS $1,059
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    1419 Leo Lane East, Clearwater, FL 33755
    1 BED $1,100
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    3808 Hunt Rd, Tampa, FL 33614
    1 BED Ask for pricing
  • a living room with couches and a table
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    6402 Royal Hunt Dr., Tampa, FL 33625
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $937+
    2 BEDS $1,130+
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Getting around in St. Petersburg, FL

48 /100
Car-Dependent
27 /100
Some Transit
62 /100
Bikeable
Walk Score®: 48, Transit Score®: 27, Bike Score®: 62

Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in St. Petersburg, FL last updated?

Prices and availability in St. Petersburg, FL were last updated on 14 Apr 2026.

What are the best apartments in St. Petersburg, FL?

The best apartments in St. Petersburg, FL are: Cedar Hollow Apartments, Isles of Gateway, Bridgewater, The Addison Skyway Marina and Reserve at Lake Pointe Apartments and Townhomes.

What type of rental buildings are in St. Petersburg, FL?

In St. Petersburg 37% of the housing is rented out compared to 63% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 21% of St. Petersburg's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 51% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 27% are single-family rentals.

Renting apartments in St. Petersburg, FL under $1,200

Searching for apartments for rent in St. Petersburg, FL under $1,200 is not an easy task, but luckily you have come to the right place. Whether you are a student on a budget, a young professional on the move, or simply a frugal person, RentCafe can help you find what you are looking for. Just make sure you know what you consider non-negotiable and what you can compromise on. Your new home is just a few clicks away. In St. Petersburg, FL, where the average rent is $1,023 per month, there are 24 units available for less than $1,200. Click on any of these units to see pictures, floor plans, amenities and more. After you have picked your favorite, you can contact the property to check availability. Considering that you are trying to spend as little as possible, looking at 1 bedroom apartments and studio apartments might be a good idea.

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