← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Saint Petersburg, FL, over the past three years
Rent in Saint Petersburg, FL
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$2,058
1-year change
+2.0%
3-year change
+5.0%
Metro, 1-year change
−0.1%
Rents in Saint Petersburg rose +2.0%, slower than the US overall (+2.5%). An increase much above +2.0% is worth questioning.
Typical rent in Saint Petersburg, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
Show as a table
| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $2,058 |
| Jul 2026 | $2,045 |
| Jun 2026 | $2,040 |
| May 2026 | $2,031 |
| Apr 2026 | $2,035 |
| Mar 2026 | $2,024 |
| Feb 2026 | $2,024 |
| Jan 2026 | $2,014 |
| Dec 2025 | $2,018 |
| Nov 2025 | $2,012 |
| Oct 2025 | $2,006 |
| Sep 2025 | $2,007 |
| Aug 2025 | $2,018 |
| Jul 2025 | $2,030 |
| Jun 2025 | $2,039 |
| May 2025 | $2,046 |
| Apr 2025 | $2,061 |
| Mar 2025 | $2,060 |
| Feb 2025 | $2,056 |
| Jan 2025 | $2,047 |
| Dec 2024 | $2,042 |
| Nov 2024 | $2,016 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,990 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,973 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,967 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,970 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,966 |
| May 2024 | $1,975 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,977 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,975 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,967 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,956 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,957 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,964 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,975 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,976 |
| Aug 2023 | $1,960 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $1,760 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,800 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,060 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,360 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $2,700 |
City typical rent × FL bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 33701 | $2,517 | +4.0% |
| 33702 | $1,826 | +1.0% |
| 33703 | $2,728 | +4.7% |
| 33704 | $2,055 | −0.1% |
| 33705 | $2,227 | +0.8% |
| 33709 | $1,929 | +3.1% |
| 33710 | $1,963 | +3.3% |
| 33711 | $2,237 | +1.3% |
| 33712 | $1,942 | +2.0% |
| 33713 | $2,136 | +2.4% |
| 33714 | $1,809 | +3.9% |
| 33716 | $1,721 | −1.8% |
Negotiating a renewal in Saint Petersburg
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Saint Petersburg, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from −1.8% to +4.7%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.