Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rau Acres Neighborhood of Lutz, FL from $400 (2 Rentals)

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3 Bedroom Apartments

Tampa Commons

1506 E 138th AveTampa, FL 33613
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rau Acres, FL

As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rau Acres area is the $1.36 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Columbia Park Apartments in the in the University Square neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Rau Acres apartment is the B1 Model at Armature Gate Townhomes starting at $1,800 with a $1.46 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.
Columbia Park Apartments3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.36
Armature Gate TownhomesB12BR,2BA$1.46
42N3x3 A3BR,3BA$0.80
Reflections3/3U w/ Quartz Leased By The Room3BR,3BA$0.76
Forest Lake2BR/2BA - B1 Platinum2BR,2BA$0.99
Villas at Deer Park ApartmentsFully Renovated 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.79
Union on FletcherB12BR,2BA$1.30
Lark on 42nd2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.09
Revere Landings1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.63
Willow Brooke ApartmentsSemi-Upgraded 1BD/1BTH1BR,1BA$1.77

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Rau Acres, Lutz, FL

Ranked #4

Among neighborhoods in Lutz, FL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rau Acres Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Rau Acres?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Rau Acres is under $1,250.

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

The cheapest apartment in Rau Acres is Cambridge Woods which is listed at $1,097, while the average apartment in Rau Acres costs $1,675.

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 102 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 $802 which is $873 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rau Acres.

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