Rents are 16% below what Saint Petersburg's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.
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Last updated: July 20, 2026
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How Saint Petersburg, FL has changed in 5 years
Five years ago, renters in Saint Petersburg, FL paid around $1,479 a month. That figure now sits near $2,058, up 39.1% from the 2021 baseline. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Saint Petersburg, FL look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.
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Last updated: July 20, 2026
The median rent in Saint Petersburg is $2,058/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,714/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,165/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,846/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,773/mo.
At 34% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Saint Petersburg ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.2% over the past year.
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At $2,058/mo, rent takes ~34% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.
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