1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Tampa, FL Under $1,200 (146 Rentals)

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Cambridge Woods
$1,104 - $1,540
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$946 - $1,660
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$158
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$1,104 - $1,818
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Cambridge Woods

14138 Monterey Pines DrTampa, FL 33613
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Vista North
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$1,199
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$1,110 - $1,711
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$89
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$1,199 - $1,800
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 7

Vista North

2200 Cedar Trace CirTampa, FL 33613
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Hamilton Point on Egypt Lake
$1,165 - $1,412
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$1,165 - $2,045
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$157
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$1,322 - $2,202
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Hamilton Point on Egypt Lake

6900 Concord DrTampa, FL 33614
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Serenity Lake Apartments
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$953 - $1,721
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$938 - $1,900
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$130
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$1,068 - $2,030
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Serenity Lake Apartments

14566 Seaford CirTampa, FL 33613
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Viridian Apartments
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$949 - $1,556
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$908 - $2,068
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$41
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$949 - $2,109
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Viridian Apartments

12702 University Club DrTampa, FL 33612
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Vista Palms
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$999 - $1,159
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$915 - $1,235
Required Monthly Fees
$84
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$999 - $1,319
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Vista Palms

1701 E 131st AveTampa, FL 33612
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The Summit at Sabal Park Apartments
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$1,180 - $1,505
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$1,145 - $1,840
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$35
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$1,180 - $1,875
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 24

The Summit at Sabal Park Apartments

4006 Sabal Park DrTampa, FL 33610
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Buena Vista Apartments
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$1,150 - $1,250
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$932 - $1,551
Required Monthly Fees
$124
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$1,056 - $1,675
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Buena Vista Apartments

4610 N Armenia AveTampa, FL 33603
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Courtney Cove Apartment Homes
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$1,134 - $1,842
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$1,023 - $1,848
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$70
Total Monthly Price
$1,093 - $1,918
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Courtney Cove Apartment Homes

5510 N Himes AveTampa, FL 33614
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Palm Square
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$1,000 - $1,575
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$1,000 - $1,600
Required Monthly Fees
$175
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$1,175 - $1,775
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Palm Square

102 E 122nd AveTampa, FL 33612
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Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Tampa

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Tampa Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Tampa with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Tampa is at Bella Mar Apartment Homes listed at $899.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Tampa Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Tampa is $1,803.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Tampa Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Tampa is a 1,215 square feet unit starting from $1,525 at Tampa Woods.

What is the average size for Tampa 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Tampa is currently 629 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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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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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.