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ZIP 33701

Pop. 18,823·Pinellas County·163rd most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$2,479/mo
Year-over-Year
-8.2%
Month-over-Month
+1.2%
vs US Median
+$514
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ZIP 33701 · $2,479
More expensive than 79% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,740
1 BR
$1,850
2 BR
$2,160
3 BR
$2,760
4 BR+
$3,360
Research median
$2,160/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$29,748/yr
At $2,479/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyPinellas County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 8.2% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-8.2% YoY, +1.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 33701 (Saint Petersburg, FL) is majority renter-occupied, has a large retiree population, 58.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,823
Median income
$73,542
Median age
46.1
Renters
60.6%
Age distribution
29.5%
21.1%
14.6%
26.2%
Under 188.6%
18–3429.5%
35–5421.1%
55–6414.6%
65+26.2%
Gender
47.3%
52.7%
Male47.3%
Female52.7%
Race & ethnicity
79.5%
White79.5%
Black8.8%
Hispanic10.3%
Asian2.5%
Education (25+)
13.5%
23.9%
58.2%
No HS diploma4.4%
HS diploma13.5%
Some college23.9%
Bachelor's+58.2%
Housing tenure
39.4%
60.6%
Owner39.4%
Renter60.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 33701 in Saint Petersburg, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,830 → $2,479
up 35.5%
Income
$54,192 → $73,542
up 35.7%
Population
16,802 → 18,823
up 12.0%
Renter share
61.4% → 60.6%
-0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
52.9% → 58.2%
+5.3 pts

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 33701 in Saint Petersburg, FL has climbed from $1,830 to $2,479, a 35.5% change over five years. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $54,192 in 2021 to $73,542 more recently. The population has grown by 12.0% since 2021, moving from about 16,802 residents to roughly 18,823. College-educated residents now make up 58.2% of adults here, versus 52.9% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 33701 in Saint Petersburg, FL market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 33701 covers Saint Petersburg, FL. The median rent here is $2,479/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,850/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,160/mo.

At 40% of local median household income ($73,542/yr), ZIP 33701 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 8.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent in ZIP code 33701?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 33701 (Saint Petersburg, FL) is $2,479. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 33701 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 33701's median rent of $2,479/mo is $514 (26%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 33701 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 33701 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Florida, ranking #163 out of 662 ZIPs tracked at $2,479/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 33701?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $99,000/year (~$48/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,479/mo in ZIP 33701. The local median household income is $73,542/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 33701?

Rent in ZIP 33701 has decreased 8.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 33701 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 33701 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,479/mo, rent takes approximately 40% of the local median household income ($73,542/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 33701 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 33701 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 60.6% of ZIP 33701 households are renters, while 39.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 33701 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 33701 compare to the rest of Saint Petersburg?

ZIP 33701 is pricier than Saint Petersburg as a whole. At $2,479/mo, it's $421 above the Saint Petersburg citywide median of $2,058/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 33701 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 33701 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
40%
MODERATE

At $2,479/mo, rent takes ~40% of ZIP 33701's median household income ($73,542/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 33701 40%Benchmark 30%
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