Cheap Homes for Rent in Hillsborough County, FL from $700 (364 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Hillsborough County.

property at 2319 E 10th Ave

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2319 E 10th Ave

TampaFL33605
property at 1701 W Louisiana Ave

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5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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property at 5026 Sunridge Palms Dr

$850

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5026 Sunridge Palms Dr, Unit 3, Unit 3

5026 Sunridge Palms Dr
TampaFL33617
property at 1105 E Bird St

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1105 E Bird St, Unit #3, Unit #3

1105 E Bird St
TampaFL33604
property at 1411 E 27th Ave

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1411 E 27th Ave

TampaFL33605

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property at 7193 E Bank Dr

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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7193 E Bank Dr, Unit 106, Unit 106

7193 E Bank Dr
TampaFL33617

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property at 3719 Meadowbreeze Dr

$1,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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property at 8414 N River Dune St

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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Cheapest Available Hillsborough County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hillsborough County, FL is a 2 Beds unit found at Columbus Court in the East Tampa neighborhood priced from $753. Copeland Village in the University Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $802. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hillsborough County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Columbus Court2x12BR,1BA$753
Copeland VillageStudioStudio,1BA$802
Vue Tampa4BR/4BA - Platinum4BR,4BA$864
Bella Mar Apartment HomesOne Bedroom One Bath - A11BR,1BA$899
Riverside PalmsSierra1BR,1BA$899
RosewoodEFFStudio,1BA$900
Hamilton Point on Egypt Lake1C1BR,1BA$972
Courtney Cove Apartment HomesThe StarfishStudio,1BA$975
Palm Avenue ApartmentsKent1BR,1BA$985

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillsborough County, FL

As of May 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillsborough County area is the $0.53 price per square foot Lumpkin A 4 x 4 Model at The Retreat at Tampa in the in the University Square neighborhood starting from $935. The second greatest value Hillsborough County apartment is the 4BR/4.5BA - Boulder - Platinum Model at Cove Commons starting at $1,150 with a $0.71 price per square foot in the University Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillsborough County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Retreat at TampaLumpkin A 4 x 44BR,4BA$0.53
Cove Commons4BR/4.5BA - Boulder - Platinum4BR,4.5BA$0.71
The Standard at TampaDeerwood - 4 x 44BR,4BA$0.74
Venue at North CampusD14BR,4BA$0.61
Cross Creek3 Bed, 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.20
Vue Tampa3BR/3BA - Gold3BR,3BA$0.80
The Grove at Temple Terrace Apartments2BR - 2BTH Renovated2BR,2BA$1.22
Reflections3/3U w/ Quartz Leased By The Room3BR,3BA$0.69
Lark on 42nd2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.22
Columbus Court2x12BR,1BA$1.03

Frequently Asked Questions about Hillsborough County

What type of rentals are currently available in Hillsborough County?

There are currently 1934 Apartments for Rent in Hillsborough County, FL with pricing that ranges from $509 to $13,734. There are also 2352 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hillsborough County ranging from $700 to $25,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Hillsborough County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Hillsborough County ranges from $700 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,720.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Hillsborough County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Hillsborough County range from $649 to $8,247, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,150 to $25,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $509.

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