Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River Bend Neighborhood of Ruskin, FL from $1,000 (16 Rentals)

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South Haven
3 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

South Haven

2201-2385 Harris Hawk AveRuskin, FL 33570
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221 21st St SE
1 Bedroom Apartments

221 21st St SE

221 21st St SERuskin, FL 33570

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1932 33rd St SE
1 Bedroom Apartments

1932 33rd St SE

1932 33rd St SERuskin, FL 33570
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1015 Neptune Dr
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1015 Neptune Dr

1015 Neptune DrRuskin, FL 33570
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521 Glenn Cross Dr
3 Bedroom Apartments

521 Glenn Cross Dr

521 Glenn Cross DrRuskin, FL 33570
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Riverside Club
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Riverside Club

2550 Pier DrRuskin, FL 33570
Senior Living
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Villager Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villager Apartments

314 7th Ave NERuskin, FL 33570
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Manatee Village
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Manatee Village

1016 Sawgrass Lake WayRuskin, FL 33570
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Manatee Village IV
Studio Apartments

Manatee Village IV

907 9th Ave SWRuskin, FL 33570
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River Bend, Ruskin, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available River Bend Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the River Bend area of Tampa, FL is a Studio unit found at Marina View at Little Harbor priced from $1,221. Shadetree Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,480. Here are the most affordable River Bend apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Marina View at Little HarborArubaStudio,1BA$1,221
Shadetree ApartmentsThe Vireo1BR,1BA$1,480
Avilla Cypress CreekThe Alcove1BR,1BA$1,599
Beacon at ArboursPalm3BR,2BA$1,600
Madison PalmsA11BR,1BA$1,656

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Bend, FL

As of December 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the River Bend area is the $1.49 price per square foot Glimmer Model at Ruskin Reserve in the in the Ruskin Colony Farms neighborhood starting from $2,291. The second greatest value River Bend apartment is the Palm Model at Beacon at Arbours starting at $1,600 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Ruskin Colony Farms neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for River Bend apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ruskin ReserveGlimmer3BR,2BA$1.49
Beacon at ArboursPalm3BR,2.5BA$1.13
Shadetree ApartmentsThe Vireo1BR,1BA$1.85
Madison PalmsA11BR,1BA$2.30
Avilla Cypress CreekThe Alcove1BR,1BA$2.28
Marina View at Little HarborArubaStudio ,1BA$2.67

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
River Bend, Ruskin, FL

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap River Bend Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in River Bend?

The cheapest apartment in River Bend is Marina View at Little Harbor which is listed at $1,386, while the average apartment in River Bend costs $2,506.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in River Bend?

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 19 regular apartments in River Bend 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 River Bend?

Cheap apartments in River Bend have an average cost of $288 which is $2,218 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in River Bend.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Local Expert’s Guide To the 10 Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Tampa

Written by: Vickie Ferguson

Hi, and welcome to ApartmentHomeLiving.com, we're here to provide you with all the information you need about top areas in and around Tampa that are great choices to call home.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!