Cheap Apartments for Rent in Tampa, FL from $300 (561 Rentals)

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$750 - $2,299

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1816 W Flora St

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Viridian Apartments
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$949 - $2,135
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$908 - $2,094
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$41
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$949 - $2,135
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Viridian Apartments

12702 University Club DrTampa, FL 33612
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Vista Palms
Rent Specials
$999 - $1,319
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$915 - $1,235
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$84
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$999 - $1,319
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Vista Palms

1701 E 131st AveTampa, FL 33612
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Buena Vista Apartments
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$1,056 - $1,675
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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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Summit West
$1,088 - $1,582
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$962 - $1,456
Required Monthly Fees
$126
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$1,088 - $1,582
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Summit West

11500 Summit West BlvdTampa, FL 33617
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Courtney Cove Apartment Homes
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$1,094 - $1,922
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$1,024 - $1,852
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$70
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$1,094 - $1,922
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Courtney Cove Apartment Homes

5510 N Himes AveTampa, FL 33614
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Tampa, FL Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Tampa, FL

Pricing Updated: 02/10/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Tampa, FL area range in price from $547 to $23,144 with an overall median price of $4,728. The three Tampa neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Plandome Heights at $850, Lake Seminole at $1,145, and North Side Homes at $850. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Tampa Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Plandome Heights$1,350$850167
Lake Seminole$1,400$1,1455
North Side Homes$1,447$85022
University$1,499$599659
Kenneth City$1,500$1,19924
Lealman$1,500$1,1752
Fletchers Mill$1,549$857131
40th Street Corridor$1,550$735109
River Manor$1,550$73598
Temple Bluff$1,550$735102

Cheapest Available Tampa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Tampa, FL is a 2 Beds unit found at Columbus Court in the East Tampa neighborhood priced from $753. Vue Tampa in the Terrace Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $799. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Tampa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Columbus Court2x12BR,1BA$753
Vue Tampa4BR/4BA - Platinum4BR,4BA$799
Copeland VillageStudioStudio,1BA$802
Bella Mar Apartment HomesOne Bedroom One Bath - A11BR,1BA$899
CountrywoodStudioStudio,1BA$899
Riverside Palms1 Bedroom 1 Bath Large1BR,1BA$900
Regency Square ApartmentsSTUDStudio,1BA$929
42N3x3 A3BR,3BA$930
Miles at YborThe Murphy Co-Living Suite1BR,1BA$936

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tampa, FL

As of February 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tampa area is the $0.53 price per square foot Lumpkin A 4 x 4 Model at The Retreat at Tampa in the in the University Square neighborhood starting from $935. The second greatest value Tampa apartment is the 4BR/4.5BA - Boulder - Platinum Model at Cove Commons starting at $1,190 with a $0.73 price per square foot in the University Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tampa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Retreat at TampaLumpkin A 4 x 44BR,4BA$0.53
Cove Commons4BR/4.5BA - Boulder - Platinum4BR,4.5BA$0.73
The Standard at TampaDeerwood - 4 x 44BR,4BA$0.71
Venue at North CampusD14BR,4BA$0.60
Vue Tampa3BR/3BA - Gold3BR,3BA$0.77
42N3x3 A3BR,3BA$0.80
Reflections3/3U w/ Quartz Leased By The Room3BR,3BA$0.76
Forest Lake2BR/2BA - B1 Platinum2BR,2BA$0.94
5326 Whiteway Dr, Unit 5326 Whiteway Drive5326 Whiteway Dr2BR,1BA$1.05
Columbus Court2x12BR,1BA$1.03

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Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Tampa

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Tampa Overview

Off the coast of western Florida sits the city of Tampa, the county seat of Hillsborough County and one of the largest cities in the state. Being a fun city with great weather and plenty to do all year long makes this city a hotbed for living the good life. With a wide variety of options of apartments in Tampa, living here can be the Florida lifestyle you're looking for.

Why live in Tampa, FL?

With its beautiful beaches, warm weather and its thriving economy, Tampa apartments are one of the best locations in the South to live. The crime rate is about the average of the rest of the country, and the unemployment rate is fairly low as well, with median household incomes more than $40,000. The city is incredibly diverse, with a lot of Hispanic culture.

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Vickie • 4+ years in Tampa

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Tampa is an active, vibrant, interesting, and entertaining city with plenty of opportunities for fun, adventure, education, and personal growth. It's a great place to call home.

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When you live in Tampa, you never run out of things to do. Whether you're single, married, a couple, and do or don't have kids, the city has somehting of interest for everyone for all ages.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tampa Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Tampa?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Tampa is under $936.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tampa?

The cheapest apartment in Tampa is Bella Mar Apartment Homes which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Tampa costs $4,728.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Tampa?

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 12,357 regular apartments in Tampa 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 Tampa?

Cheap apartments in Tampa have an average cost of $438 which is $4,290 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tampa.

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

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

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