Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rau Acres Neighborhood of Lutz, FL from $500 (49 Rentals)

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property at 14458 Reuter Strasse Cir

$1,495

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$1,495
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$1,495

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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14458 Reuter Strasse Cir, Unit 705

14458 Reuter Strasse Cir
TampaFL33613

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Tampa Commons
3 Bedroom Apartments

Tampa Commons

1506 E 138th AveTampa, FL 33613
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Uptown 68
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Uptown 68

13911 N 19th StTampa, FL 33613
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property at 1810 E 143rd Ave

$1,345

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$1,345
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1810 E 143rd Ave, Unit 2

1810 E 143rd Ave
TampaFL33613
property at 14414 Reuter Strasse Cir

$1,540

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$1,540
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$1,540

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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14414 Reuter Strasse Cir, Unit 212

14414 Reuter Strasse Cir
TampaFL33613

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property at 14468 Reuter Strasse Cir

$1,600

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$1,600
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14468 Reuter Strasse Cir, Unit 508

14468 Reuter Strasse Cir
TampaFL33613
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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 1 Bed unit found at Park East priced from $999. 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
Park EastArcadia1BR,1BA$999
The Wave Apartments1/1S1BR,1BA$999
Serenity Lake ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,065
Vista NorthA1R1BR,1BA$1,099
SMS 2 - 1515 E 139TH AVE1/11BR,1BA$1,100
Cove Commons5BR/5.5BA - Durango - Platinum5BR,5BA$1,100
Willow Brooke ApartmentsClassic 1BD/1BTH1BR,1BA$1,105
Caribbean Breeze1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,112
The LivingstonThe Marlow1BR,1BA$1,124
Montierra ApartmentsThe De Soto1BR,1BA$1,135

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rau Acres, FL

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rau Acres area is the $0.52 price per square foot 5BR/5.5BA - Durango - Platinum Model at Cove Commons in the in the University Square neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Rau Acres apartment is the 4-4U Premium w/ Quartz Countertops Model at Reflections starting at $679 with a $0.49 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 Commons5BR/5.5BA - Durango - Platinum5BR,5.5BA$0.52
Reflections4-4U Premium w/ Quartz Countertops4BR,4BA$0.49
Venue at North CampusD14BR,4BA$0.61
Uptown Townhomes3 Bed/1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.32
Armature Gate TownhomesB12BR,2BA$1.37
Forest Lake2BR/2BA - B3 Standard2BR,2BA$0.93
The Bahia ApartmentsThe Bay2BR,2BA$1.40
14606 N 42nd St, Unit 12314606 N 42nd St2BR,2BA$1.32
Lark on 42nd2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.22
U Lake2x2 B2BR,2BA$1.17

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 Park East which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Rau Acres costs $1,815.

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 88 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 $743 which is $1,072 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rau Acres.

Expert Rental Resources

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