Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rau Acres Neighborhood of Lutz, FL from $500 (9 Rentals)

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Tampa Commons
3 Bedroom Apartments

Tampa Commons

1506 E 138th AveTampa, FL 33613
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Uptown Villas 68

13911 N 19th StTampa, 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 3 Beds unit found at 42N priced from $930. The Wave Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Rau Acres apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
42N3x3 A3BR,3BA$930
The Wave Apartments1/1S1BR,1BA$999
Lago Bello Apartment Homes1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rau Acres, FL

As of January 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rau Acres area is the $0.73 price per square foot 4BR/4.5BA - Boulder - Platinum Model at Cove Commons in the in the University Square neighborhood starting from $1,180. The second greatest value Rau Acres apartment is the D1 Model at Venue at North Campus starting at $815 with a $0.60 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.
Cove Commons4BR/4.5BA - Boulder - Platinum4BR,4.5BA$0.73
Venue at North CampusD14BR,4BA$0.60
Uptown Townhomes3 Bed/1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.32
Armature Gate TownhomesB12BR,2BA$1.33
42N3x3 A3BR,3BA$0.80
Reflections3/3U w/ Quartz Leased By The Room3BR,3BA$0.78
Forest Lake2BR/2BA - B1 Platinum2BR,2BA$0.94
14606 N 42nd St, Unit 12314606 N 42nd St2BR,1.5BA$1.36
Lark on 42nd2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.12
Vista NorthA11BR,1BA$1.52

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Rau Acres, Lutz, FL

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Lifestyle Ratings

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 $999, while the average apartment in Rau Acres costs $1,845.

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 95 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 $680 which is $1,165 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rau Acres.

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