Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rau Acres Neighborhood of Lutz, FL from $509 (40 Rentals)

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Tampa Commons
3 Bedroom Apartments

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1506 E 138th AveTampa, FL 33613
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2232 N Spring Glade CirTampa, FL 33613
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Rau Acres, Lutz, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Rau Acres Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rau Acres area of Tampa, FL is a 4 Beds unit found at The Social priced from $509. The Ivy has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $589. Here are the most affordable Rau Acres apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Social4 Bedroom 4 Bathroom4BR,4BA$509
The Ivy4br 2ba4BR,2BA$589
Cove Commons5BR/5.5BA - Keystone - Platinum5BR,5BA$859
Lago Bello Apartment Homes1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$899
42N3x3 A3BR,3BA$959
The Wave Apartments1/1S1BR,1BA$999
Willow Brooke ApartmentsClassic 1BD/1BTH1BR,1BA$1,005
Grand PavilionA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,062
Serenity Lake ApartmentsStandard - One Bedroom One Bath - W/D in Unit1BR,1BA$1,065
Ascott Place ApartmentsRoyal1BR,1BA$1,084

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rau Acres, FL

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rau Acres area is the $0.56 price per square foot 4x4 Model at Station 42 in the in the University Square neighborhood starting from $949. The second greatest value Rau Acres apartment is the 4BR/4.5BA - Boulder - Platinum Model at Cove Commons starting at $999 with a $0.61 price per square foot in the University Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rau Acres apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Station 424x44BR,4BA$0.56
Cove Commons4BR/4.5BA - Boulder - Platinum4BR,4.5BA$0.61
Venue at North CampusD14BR,4BA$0.61
42N3x3 A3BR,3BA$0.83
4050 Lofts3 bedroom3BR,3BA$0.77
Reflections3/3U w/ Quartz Leased By The Room3BR,3BA$0.67
Forest Lake2BR/2BA - B1 Platinum2BR,2BA$0.98
The Social2 Bedroom 2 Bath - Premium2BR,2BA$0.75
Union on FletcherB12BR,2BA$1.23
Lark on 42nd2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.22

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Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States including Rau Acres, Lutz, and the greater Tampa area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rau Acres Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rau Acres?

The cheapest apartment in Rau Acres is Lago Bello Apartment Homes which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Rau Acres costs $1,328.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rau Acres?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 129 regular apartments in Rau Acres that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Rau Acres?

Cheap apartments in Rau Acres have an average cost of $784 which is $544 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rau Acres.

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