What is the average apartment size in Downtown St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg, FL?

The average size for a Downtown St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg, FL apartment is 917 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Downtown St. Petersburg?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Downtown St. Petersburg is $3,146 per month, a 2.22% decrease from last year’s average of $3,217.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Downtown St. Petersburg?

In Downtown St. Petersburg, studios rent for $2,419 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,637 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $3,778 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $5,024 per month

What is the average apartment size in Downtown St. Petersburg?

The typical apartment in Downtown St. Petersburg offers about 917 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Downtown St. Petersburg?

Studio apartments in Downtown St. Petersburg average 527 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 730 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,170 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,514 sq. ft.

Downtown St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg, FL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Downtown St. Petersburg?

The typical rent budget in Downtown St. Petersburg ranges from $3,000 to per month, with 45% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Downtown St. Petersburg?

In Downtown St. Petersburg, 62% of households rent while 38% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Downtown St. Petersburg is $3,146, a 2.22% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $3,217.

Studio Apartments at $2,419 offer the most budget-friendly option with 527 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 730 square feet for $2,637, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,778 offer 1,170 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,514 sq ft) for $5,024, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Downtown St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg, FL

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$3,146	917 sq. ft.
Studio	$2,419	527 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,637	730 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,778	1,170 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$5,024	1,514 sq. ft.

Downtown St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg, FL rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg, FL have decreased by 2.22% over the past year. The average rent moved from $3,217 to $3,146.

What's the typical rent budget in Downtown St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg, FL?

The largest share of rentals in Downtown St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg, FL (45%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Downtown St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg, FL?

6,428 or 62% of the households in Downtown St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg, FL are renter-occupied while 3,904 or 38% are owner-occupied.

Access comprehensive real estate data and information on Yardi Matrix

Most affordable neighborhoods in Downtown St. Petersburg?

Disston Heights $1,409/month

Greater Pinellas Point $1,479/month

Riviera Bay $1,569/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,028/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Downtown St. Petersburg?

Tropicana Field $2,301/month

Lakewood Estates $2,646/month

Downtown St. Petersburg $3,146/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in St. Petersburg, FL By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Downtown St. Petersburg	$3,146
Lakewood Estates	$2,646
Tropicana Field	$2,301
Brighton Bay	$1,902
Central Oak Park	$1,662
Riviera Bay	$1,569
Greater Pinellas Point	$1,479
Disston Heights	$1,409

St. Petersburg | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Downtown St. Petersburg is 65% higher than in Brighton Bay

$3,146

Downtown St. Petersburg rent is the same as St. Petersburg average

Average Rent $3,146

$1,902

Brighton Bay rent is 40% lower than St. Petersburg average

Average Rent $1,902

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Downtown St. Petersburg apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.