1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Tampa, FL Under $1,200 (159 Rentals)

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Summit West
$1,194 - $1,375
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$1,068 - $1,727
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$126
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$1,194 - $1,853
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Summit West

11500 Summit West BlvdTampa, FL 33617
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Cambridge Woods
$1,183 - $1,710
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$1,025 - $1,825
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$158
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$1,183 - $1,983
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Cambridge Woods

14138 Monterey Pines DrTampa, FL 33613
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Vista North
$1,199 - $1,288
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$1,199 - $1,600
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$89
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$1,288 - $1,689
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 27, 2027

Vista North

2200 Cedar Trace CirTampa, FL 33613
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Serenity Lake Apartments
$1,083 - $1,505
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$1,068 - $1,900
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$130
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$1,198 - $2,030
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Serenity Lake Apartments

14566 Seaford CirTampa, FL 33613
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Oasis at Ballast Point
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$1,049 - $1,184
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$1,009 - $1,199
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$135
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$1,144 - $1,334
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Oasis at Ballast Point

3730 W Bay AveTampa, FL 33611
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Uptown Apartments
$1,025 - $1,375
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$995 - $1,500
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$175
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$1,170 - $1,675
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Uptown Apartments

2002 Colonial Parc DrTampa, FL 33612
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Coopers Pond
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$1,110 - $1,360
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$837 - $1,783
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$168
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$1,005 - $1,951
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Coopers Pond

3701 Fountain Mist DrTampa, FL 33614
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Legend Oaks
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$1,030 - $1,355
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$930 - $1,705
Required Monthly Fees
$155
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$1,085 - $1,860
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Legend Oaks

4714 N Habana AveTampa, FL 33614
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The Flats on 52nd
$1,200 - $1,300
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$1,100 - $1,300
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$100
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$1,200 - $1,400
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The Flats on 52nd

11312 N 52nd StTampa, FL 33617
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Parc Place Villas Apartments
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$1,025 - $1,325
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$995 - $1,320
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$30
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$1,025 - $1,350
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Parc Place Villas Apartments

6919 Bonair DrTampa, FL 33617
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Pine Tree Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,160
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$900 - $1,275
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$120
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$1,020 - $1,395
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Pine Tree Apartments

3706 W Idlewild AveTampa, FL 33614
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Vista Palms
$1,079 - $1,159
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$1,024 - $1,319
Required Monthly Fees
$84
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$1,108 - $1,403
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Vista Palms

1701 E 131st AveTampa, FL 33612
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Montierra Apartments
$995 - $1,510
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$995 - $1,470
Required Monthly Fees
$160
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$1,155 - $1,630
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Montierra Apartments

14401 N 22nd StTampa, FL 33613
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Buena Vista Apartments
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$1,150 - $1,250
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$932 - $1,551
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$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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Palm Square
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$995 - $1,575
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$950 - $1,600
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$175
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$1,125 - $1,775
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Palm Square

102 E 122nd AveTampa, FL 33612
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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 $1,811.

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 $1,440 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 573 sq ft.

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