
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Tampa, FL Under $1,500 (364 Rentals)


Park Place Apartments

The Lakes at Brandon West

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Waterview at Rocky Point Apartments

Compton Place

The Legacy Apartments

Marquee Square

Portofino Apartments

Grande Oasis at Carrollwood

The Residences at Soho
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Captiva Club Apartments

Veranda at Westchase

The Lenox Apartments

Seven Lakes at Carrollwood

The Avenue Apartments

Willow Brooke Apartments

Green Oaks Apartments

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Cambridge Woods

Armature Park Apartments

Hidden Palms Apartment Homes
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The Falls at New Tampa

The Bahia Apartments

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Vista North

Fernwood Grove Apartments

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Casa Bella on Westshore

Haven at Waters Edge

The Oasis Club

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BAYVUE

Audubon Village
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The Links at Pebble Creek Apartments

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Summit West

Westminster Chase Apartments

Avion at Carrollwood

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Lakeview Oaks

Caribbean Breeze

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Tuscany Pointe at Tampa Apartment Homes

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4800 Westshore

Carlton Arms North

MAA Rocky Point
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Sole at Citrus Park

River View Apartments

The Grand Reserve at Tampa Palms Apartments

Tampa Woods

The Flats at Seminole Heights

The Ava Apartments

Live Oak Apartments

Promenade at Tampa Palms

The Linx Apartments

The Grove Apartments
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Tampa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Studio Apartments | $1,739 | $735 | $5,025 |
| Tampa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,803 | $728 | $6,405 |
| Tampa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,137 | $859 | $9,115 |
| Tampa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,572 | $649 | $9,939 |
| Tampa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,820 | $599 | $10,000+ |
| Tampa 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,612 | $960 | $10,000+ |
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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 643 sq ft.
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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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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Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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.