
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River Bend Neighborhood of Ruskin, FL from $1,000 (15 Rentals)
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South Haven

221 21st St SE

3258 Mangrove Point Dr

1932 33rd St SE
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3240 Mangrove Point Dr

1015 Neptune Dr

521 Glenn Cross Dr

536 Bahia Beach Blvd

Riverside Club
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Ruskin Reserve

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Manatee Village IV

Avilla Cypress Creek
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River Bend, Ruskin, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in River Bend?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Bend Studio Apartments | $2,138 | $1,317 | $2,795 |
| River Bend 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,745 | $1,200 | $2,785 |
| River Bend 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,959 | $1,845 | $2,169 |
| River Bend 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,128 | $1,600 | $4,867 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the River Bend Neighborhood of Ruskin, FL.
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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 $1,228. Shadetree Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,540. Here are the most affordable River Bend apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marina View at Little Harbor | Aruba | Studio,1BA | $1,228 |
| Shadetree Apartments | The Vireo | 1BR,1BA | $1,540 |
| Madison Palms | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,596 |
| Beacon at Arbours | Palm | 3BR,2BA | $1,600 |
| Avilla Cypress Creek | The Alcove | 1BR,1BA | $1,733 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Bend, FL
As of January 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the River Bend area is the $1.44 price per square foot Larissa Model at Ruskin Reserve in the in the Ruskin Colony Farms neighborhood starting from $2,055. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruskin Reserve | Larissa | 3BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| Beacon at Arbours | Palm | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.13 |
| Shadetree Apartments | The Tern | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| Madison Palms | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Avilla Cypress Creek | The Alcove | 1BR,1BA | $2.48 |
| Marina View at Little Harbor | Aruba | Studio ,1BA | $2.68 |
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2.5Pet Friendly
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 $1,421, while the average apartment in River Bend costs $2,228.
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 20 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 $417 which is $1,811 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in River Bend.
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