St. Pete Apartments For Under $400 A Month

That's not a typo. Rents across Tampa Bay have skyrocketed over the past decade. So when you see the headline about apartments in St. Petersburg going for under $400, I'm sure you were as skeptical as I was. The apartments are not ready yet, but they're coming soon.

Channel 10 says affordable housing help is on the way for those who need it. They're not ready yet but according to the report, dozens of apartments with a monthly rent starting at $358 are on the way. 66 units to be exact. It'll be mixed income housing. The report says rents will range from $358 for a one bedroom place up to around $1800 for a 3 bedroom apartment. The group behind the project Blue Sky Communities is already managing affordable housing in Tampa. According to their Facebook, the Grand Opening of Uptown Sky, 61 units of affordable housing on Fletcher Ave. in Hillsborough County was held last summer.

This St. Pete affordable housing project apparently isn't a completely new project. It's considered an expansion of the Skyway Lofts. Right now it's just a pile of dirt as you'll see in the video above. But work on the $26 million project is underway. When it's done, if you're one of the lucky ones who can snag the deal, your rent will be about 1/4 of what most pay in St. Pete right now.

Rents in Florida still are more affordable than other big cities around the U.S. According to rent.com, a 1 bedroom place in New York City right now is going for over $4,300 a month. In Los Angeles, that same 1 bedroom place would run you about $3,200 a month. Here in Florida, Miami one bedroom apartments average around $2,535. Tampa area renters are paying average $1500 a month for that 1BR. [Sources: Channel 10, Rent.com]

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Tallahassee has a population of 197, 102! The average rent price: $1,464.

Winter Haven has a population of 52,710 and the average rent price is $1456.

Tarpons Springs have a population of 25,560 and average rent price is $1,469. There's lots to see and do in Tarpon Springs, and so many good authentic Greek restaurants. The Sponge Docks is also a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon!

Lynn Haven has a population of 18,990. Average rent price in Lynn Haven is $1305. I've never heard of this Florida city so I had to look it up. It is located in Bay County, and is not far from Panama City.

Plant city has a population of 39,653.  The average rent price in Plant City is $973. We can think of a lot of reasons why the rent is super cheap here.

Panama City has a population of 34,667 and the average rent price is $945. For it being a popular tourist destination, we're surprised the rent isn't more expensive.

Green Cove Springs has a population of 8, 577. The average rent price is $916. Green Cove Springs is apart of the Jacksonville metro area.

Titusville has a population of 46, 580. The average rent price in this city is $948. Titusville is also in the Jacksonville area.

Haines City has a population 26, 009. The average price of rent is $1024. Haines City is in Polk County and is not far from the Lakeland area.

Lake City has a population of 12,352. The average price is $856. Lake City is a super small town 60 miles west of Jacksonville. Rent must be super cheap here because there are little to no amenities and NOTHING to do.