Rent in St. Petersburg, FL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,977$23,724 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,917 (−3%)How much rent can you afford in St. Petersburg, FL?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in St. Petersburg, FL by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,593 | $19,116 | $63,720 | $30.63/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,696 | $20,352 | $67,840 | $32.62/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,977 | $23,724 | $79,080 | $38.02/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,527 | $30,324 | $101,080 | $48.60/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,077 | $36,924 | $123,080 | $59.17/hr |
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Living and working in St. Petersburg, FL
Rent in St. Petersburg, FL: common questions
How much is rent going down in St. Petersburg, FL in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,917 for a two-bedroom, down 3% from $1,977. A one-bedroom goes from $1,696 to $1,648, a studio from $1,593 to $1,597.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in St. Petersburg, FL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,696 for a one-bedroom and $1,977 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $23,724 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in St. Petersburg, FL?
To keep a $1,977 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $38.02 an hour, or $79,080 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,696 takes $32.62 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in St. Petersburg, FL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,593, one bedroom $1,696, two $1,977, three $2,527 and four $3,077 a month.
Is rent affordable in St. Petersburg, FL?
For the typical household, earning $75,192 a year ($6,266 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,977 takes 31.6% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is over it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,977 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $79,080. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $38.02 an hour.