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511 S Westland AveTampa, FL 33606
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8525 N Armenia AveTampa, FL 33604
804 E 127th Ave
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11312 N 15th StTampa, FL 33612
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1704 N 17th StTampa, FL 33605
13106 Leisurewood Pl
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11311 N 22nd StTampa, FL 33612
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1250 Skipper RdTampa, FL 33613
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14350 N 22nd StTampa, FL 33613
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4902 N Macdill AveTampa, FL 33614
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6720 S Lois AveTampa, FL 33616
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8606 Boulder CtTampa, FL 33615
3407 N Avenida Republica de Cuba
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4939 E Busch BlvdTampa, FL 33617
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1701 E 131st AveTampa, FL 33612
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12406 N 15th StTampa, FL 33612
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3701 Fountain Mist DrTampa, FL 33614
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13533 Gragston CirTampa, FL 33613
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6919 Bonair DrTampa, FL 33617
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6359 Narragansett Bay DrTampa, FL 33615
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4145 Dolphin DrTampa, FL 33617
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2232 N Spring Glade CirTampa, FL 33613
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5510 N Himes AveTampa, FL 33614
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8402 N Waterford AveTampa, FL 33604
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2301 N Jefferson StTampa, FL 33602
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13036 Kain Palms CtTampa, FL 33612
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2925 N 46th StTampa, FL 33605
8562 Channelview Cir
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2925 N 46th StTampa, FL 33605
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12401 N 15th StTampa, FL 33612
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5013 E Sligh AveTampa, FL 33617
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6400 Markstown DrTampa, FL 33617
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12401 N 15th StTampa, FL 33612
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Tampa, FL Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Tampa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Cheap Tampa Studio Apartments | $1,752 | $735 | $5,899 |
| Cheap Tampa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,811 | $795 | $7,576 |
| Cheap Tampa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,197 | $809 | $8,805 |
| Cheap Tampa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,597 | $649 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Tampa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,722 | $549 | $10,000+ |
| Tampa 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,586 | $940 | $10,000+ |
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Tampa, FL Local Guide
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Tampa, FL
Pricing Updated: 03/28/2026Current apartment rentals in the Tampa, FL area range in price from $549 to $30,716 with an overall median price of $5,558. The three Tampa neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are North Side Homes at $802, Scott's Little Farms at $802, and Tampa Overlook at $802. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Tampa Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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| North Side Homes | $1,399 | $802 | 23 |
| Scott's Little Farms | $1,499 | $802 | 303 |
| Tampa Overlook | $1,499 | $802 | 76 |
| University Mall | $1,499 | $802 | 314 |
| El Rey Mobile Home Park | $1,500 | $1,200 | 9 |
| Kenneth City | $1,530 | $1,325 | 23 |
| University | $1,549 | $549 | 742 |
| Lealman | $1,550 | $1,250 | 6 |
| Ridgeland Ranch | $1,550 | $735 | 262 |
| Rowlett Park | $1,550 | $735 | 247 |
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. Copeland Village in the University Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $802. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Tampa apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Columbus Court | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $753 |
| Copeland Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $802 |
| Vue Tampa | 4BR/4BA - Platinum | 4BR,4BA | $879 |
| Riverside Palms | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Large | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Rosewood | EFF | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Regency Square Apartments | STUD | Studio,1BA | $929 |
| 42N | 3x3 A | 3BR,3BA | $930 |
| Miles at Ybor | The Murphy Co-Living Suite | 1BR,1BA | $936 |
| The Wave Apartments | 1/1S | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Verra North | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tampa, FL
As of March 29, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| The Retreat at Tampa | Lumpkin A 4 x 4 | 4BR,4BA | $0.53 |
| Cove Commons | 4BR/4.5BA - Boulder - Platinum | 4BR,4.5BA | $0.73 |
| The Standard at Tampa | Deerwood - 4 x 4 | 4BR,4BA | $0.73 |
| Venue at North Campus | D1 | 4BR,4BA | $0.61 |
| Aventine at Forest Lakes Apartment Homes | Gulf | 3BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| Palm Flats Apartments | $1500 In Free Rent + Reduced Rents! | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| Vue Tampa | 3BR/3BA - Gold | 3BR,3BA | $0.85 |
| 42N | 3x3 A | 3BR,3BA | $0.80 |
| Reflections | 3/3U w/ Quartz Leased By The Room | 3BR,3BA | $0.73 |
| Columbus Court | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
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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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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 $999.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tampa?
The cheapest apartment in Tampa is Riverside Palms which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Tampa costs $5,558.
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 18,097 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 $521 which is $5,037 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tampa.
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