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ZIP 33705

Pop. 27,939·Pinellas County·316th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$2,119/mo
Year-over-Year
-6.7%
Month-over-Month
-1.7%
vs US Median
+$154
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ZIP 33705 · $2,119
More expensive than 66% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,630
1 BR
$1,730
2 BR
$2,020
3 BR
$2,580
4 BR+
$3,140
Research median
$2,020/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
$25,428/yr
At $2,119/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyPinellas County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 6.7% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-6.7% YoY, -1.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 33705 (Saint Petersburg, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 36.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,939
Median income
$73,027
Median age
43.3
Renters
41.5%
Age distribution
18.1%
21.8%
23.7%
12.8%
23.6%
Under 1818.1%
18–3421.8%
35–5423.7%
55–6412.8%
65+23.6%
Gender
48.7%
51.3%
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Race & ethnicity
43.4%
42.9%
White43.4%
Black42.9%
Hispanic6.1%
Asian0.8%
Other6.8%
Education (25+)
26%
30.3%
36.7%
No HS diploma7%
HS diploma26%
Some college30.3%
Bachelor's+36.7%
Housing tenure
58.5%
41.5%
Owner58.5%
Renter41.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 33705 in Saint Petersburg, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,491 → $2,119
up 42.1%
Income
$62,672 → $73,027
up 16.5%
Population
26,749 → 27,939
up 4.4%
Renter share
40.3% → 41.5%
+1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
34.4% → 36.7%
+2.3 pts
Median age
45 → 43.3
-1.7 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 33705 in Saint Petersburg, FL has increased by $628 per month, settling near $2,119 after starting the period at $1,491. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 33705 in Saint Petersburg, FL now reports about $73,027, up from $62,672 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 25.6 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 26,749 to 27,939 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.4% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 34.4% to 36.7%. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 33705 in Saint Petersburg, FL reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 33705 covers Saint Petersburg, FL. The median rent here is $2,119/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,730/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,020/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($73,027/yr), ZIP 33705 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 6.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 33705?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 33705 (Saint Petersburg, FL) is $2,119. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 33705 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 33705's median rent of $2,119/mo is $154 (8%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 33705 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 33705 falls in the middle range for Florida, ranking #316 out of 662 ZIPs at $2,119/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 33705?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $85,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,119/mo in ZIP 33705. The local median household income is $73,027/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 33705?

Rent in ZIP 33705 has decreased 6.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 33705 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 33705 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,119/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($73,027/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 33705 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 33705 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.5% of ZIP 33705 households are renters, while 58.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 33705 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 33705 compare to the rest of Saint Petersburg?

ZIP 33705 is pricier than Saint Petersburg as a whole. At $2,119/mo, it's $61 above the Saint Petersburg citywide median of $2,058/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 33705 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 33705 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $2,119/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 33705's median household income ($73,027/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 33705 35%Benchmark 30%
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