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Saint Petersburg, FL

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Florida’s Sunshine City is always in season

Coastal Artistic Vibrant Eclectic Laidback Historic

Saint Petersburg, commonly referred to as Saint Pete, is a vibrant city in Pinellas County nestled alongside the Tampa Bay. Saint Pete is known for its artistic vibe, which is especially evident along Central Avenue, where residents and visitors alike enjoy access to countless theaters, art galleries, performance venues, craft breweries, and eclectic shops and eateries.

Saint Pete offers a wide variety of rentals to choose from, whether you prefer to live in a high-rise condo, luxury apartment, or a charming bungalow. You’ll never run out of things to outside of home in the Sunshine City. Saint Pete is home to exceptional museums like the Salvador Dalí Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, Saint Petersburg Museum of History, Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum, and the Florida Holocaust Museum. Tampa Bay Rays’ games are held at the local Tropicana Field and the Tampa Bay Rowdies play soccer at Al Lang Stadium.

Options for outdoor recreation are abundant in Saint Pete. Residents partake in an array of activities at Vinoy Park, Demens Landing Park, Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, Weedon Island Preserve, and Sawgrass Lake Park in addition to the beautiful Gulf Coast beaches in neighboring Saint Pete Beach, Treasure Island, and Madeira Beach.

Many Saint Pete residents enjoy short commutes, with Saint Anthony’s Hospital, Bayfront Health Saint Petersburg, the University of South Florida Saint Petersburg, Eckerd College, and Saint Petersburg College all located within city limits. Quick access to I-275, U.S. 92, U.S. 19, and the Skyway Bridge connects Saint Pete to surrounding areas.

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The Salvador Dali Museum contains the largest collection of Dali's artwork in the US

The Saint Petersburg skyline at sunset

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Saint Petersburg, FL is $1,613 for a studio, $1,790 for one bedroom, $2,232 for two bedrooms, and $2,812 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Saint Petersburg has increased by 2.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,790/month
701 Sq Ft
House
$3,246/month
1,259 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,097/month
1,010 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,164/month
1,251 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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Somewhat Walkable

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

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Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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Very Bikeable

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This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Great Explorations Children's Museum
  • Sunken Gardens
  • Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
  • Sawgrass Lake Park
  • Weedon Island Preserve

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Airports

  • St Pete-Clearwater International
  • Tampa International

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