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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Tampa, FL

Pricing Updated: 06/19/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Tampa, FL area range in price from $499 to $18,040 with an overall median price of $3,888. The three Tampa neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Tierra Verde at $1,000, East Side Commercial Area at $1,200, and University at $499. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Tampa Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Tierra Verde$1,000$1,0001
East Side Commercial Area$1,600$1,2001
University$1,620$499560
Rau Acres$1,675$499254
Hamner's W E Fletcher Avenue Estates$1,675$499419
University Square$1,725$499545
South Florida Terraces$1,730$499201
Deer Park Preserve$1,750$499353
Fiddlers Cove Condo$1,750$499309
Hamner's Wonderland Acres$1,750$599247

Cheapest Available Tampa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Tampa, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Haley Park in the University Square neighborhood priced from $721. Marquee Square Apartments in the East Tampa neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $805. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Tampa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Haley ParkOne Bedroom-One Bath1BR,1BA$721
Marquee Square ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$805
Copeland VillageStudioStudio,1BA$817
Garden TerraceStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$868
42N3x3 A3BR,3BA$930
Shadow Pines2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$940
Rocky Creek Village Senior LivingStudioStudio,1BA$950
New Life Village3 Beds, 2.5 baths3BR,2BA$984
Mobley ParkElm1BR,1BA$991
Azula NorthA11BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tampa, FL

As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tampa area is the $0.65 price per square foot Hounslow 5 x 4 Model at The Standard at Tampa in the in the University Square neighborhood starting from $965. The second greatest value Tampa apartment is the 3 Beds, 2.5 baths Model at New Life Village starting at $1,490 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Eucalyptus Park 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 Standard at TampaHounslow 5 x 45BR,4BA$0.65
New Life Village3 Beds, 2.5 baths3BR,2.5BA$1.03
Venue at North CampusD14BR,4BA$0.69
Vue Tampa3BR/3BA3BR,3BA$0.67
42N3x3 A3BR,3BA$0.80
Reflections3/3U w/ Quartz Leased By The Room3BR,3BA$0.74
Forest Lake2BR/2BA - B1 Platinum2BR,2BA$0.99
901 Cornelius Ave, Unit #1901 Cornelius AveStudio ,1BA$1.22
Lark on 42nd2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.09
Haley ParkOne Bedroom-One Bath1BR,1BA$1.17

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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.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Tampa, FL

Ranked #1

Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Tampa, FL

Walk Score®

55 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

56 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

30 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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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 Haley Park which is listed at $721, while the average apartment in Tampa costs $3,888.

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 12,429 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 $464 which is $3,424 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tampa.

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