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What Is the Average Rent in St. Petersburg city, Florida?

$1,663/month 7.8%vs 2023 ($1,542)

City · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in St. Petersburg city, Florida is $1,663/month (±$30), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $371,100 (±$7,664), and the median household income is $75,192/year. The unemployment rate in Pinellas County, Florida was 4.3% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Housing Metrics for St. Petersburg city, Florida

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$1,663
Median Home Value$371,100
Median Household Income$75,192
Total Housing Units119,244
Renter-Occupied Units44,329
Renter-Occupied Share37%
Households Paying 50%+ Income12,321 households
Unemployment Rate(April 2026)4.3%

How does St. Petersburg city, Florida compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all cities in Florida.

Higher rent than 56% of cities in Florida · 361th of 821

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ZIP codes in St. Petersburg city

16 ZIP codes overlap St. Petersburg city.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in St. Petersburg city, Florida?

The median gross rent in St. Petersburg city, Florida is $1,663/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in St. Petersburg city, Florida?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in St. Petersburg city, Florida is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the median home value in St. Petersburg city, Florida?

The median home value in St. Petersburg city, Florida is $371,100 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in St. Petersburg city are rent-burdened?

In St. Petersburg city, Florida, 12,321 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.

What is the median household income in St. Petersburg city, Florida?

The median household income in St. Petersburg city, Florida is $75,192/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?

The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $1,663 has a margin of error of ±$30. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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