Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rau Acres Neighborhood of Lutz, FL from $500 (50 Rentals)

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Serenity Lake Apartments
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$1,198 - $2,030
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Serenity Lake Apartments

14566 Seaford CirTampa, FL 33613
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property at 4207 Winding Moss Trl

$1,350

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$1,350
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$1,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 1

4207 Winding Moss Trl, Unit 104, Unit 104

4207 Winding Moss Trl
TampaFL33613

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property at 4022 Tumble Wood Trl

$1,600

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$1,600
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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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4022 Tumble Wood Trl, Unit 103, Unit 103

4022 Tumble Wood Trl
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

$1,395

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$1,395
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$1,395

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1810 E 143rd Ave, Unit 3, Unit 3

1810 E 143rd Ave
TampaFL33613
property at 1810 E 143rd Ave

$1,495

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1810 E 143rd Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

1810 E 143rd Ave
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 3 Beds unit found at 42N priced from $949. 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$949
The Wave Apartments1/1S1BR,1BA$999
Cambridge WoodsPlan A1A1BR,1BA$1,028
Cove Commons5BR/5.5BA - Keystone - Platinum5BR,5BA$1,049
The Bahia ApartmentsThe InletStudio,1BA$1,050
SMS 2 - 1515 E 139TH AVE1/11BR,1BA$1,100
Willow Brooke ApartmentsClassic 1BD/1BTH1BR,1BA$1,105
The LivingstonThe Marlow1BR,1BA$1,139
Greenwich Commons Apartment HomesArlington1BR,1BA$1,145
Montierra ApartmentsThe De Soto1BR,1BA$1,155

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rau Acres, FL

As of April 23, 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 $1,190. The second greatest value Rau Acres apartment is the D1 Model at Venue at North Campus starting at $830 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.
Cove Commons4BR/4.5BA - Boulder - Platinum4BR,4.5BA$0.73
Venue at North CampusD14BR,4BA$0.61
Uptown Townhomes3 Bed/1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.32
Armature Gate TownhomesB12BR,2BA$1.33
42N3x3 A3BR,3BA$0.82
Reflections3/3U w/ Quartz Leased By The Room3BR,3BA$0.66
Union on FletcherB12BR,2BA$1.42
14606 N 42nd St, Unit 12314606 N 42nd St2BR,1.5BA$1.33
Lark on 42nd2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.22
Willow Brooke ApartmentsClassic 1BD/1BTH1BR,1BA$1.63

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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 The Wave Apartments which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Rau Acres costs $1,740.

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 114 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 $750 which is $990 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rau Acres.

Expert Rental Resources

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