Historic Roser Park Homes for Rent

Celebrated locally as St. Petersburg’s first neighborhood, Historic Roser Park offers its residents convenience to amenities, old-school charm and a chance to savor the area’s rich past with each step down its brick-paved streets lined with homes dating back to 1910. The 270-acre community was designated a historic district in 1998 and was the first established subdivision outside the downtown business district. It’s grown from an early streetcar suburb along the downtown trolley to a revitalized, vibrant community. Residents are within walking distance of downtown, top-ranked hospitals, dining and entertainment while living in a neighborhood with an identity and character all its own. “There’s no neighborhood like this in the area. It’s a hidden gem of St. Pete,” says Domenico Pontoriero, President of the Historic Roser Park Neighborhood Association. “There is a quirky character here. People here love the history, and once they find their home and realize how tight-knit the community is, they don’t want to leave.” Pontoriero has lived in the neighborhood for four years and served as president since March 2024. Pontoriero moved to St. Pete 16 years ago from New Port Ritchey and,