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The Flats at Seminole Heights

Fernwood Grove Apartments

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Keystone Courtyard Apartments

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Promenade at Tampa Palms

The Preserve At Temple Terrace

Portofino Apartments

The Tempo at Encore

Compton Place

The Lakes at Brandon West

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Bridges at Crosstown

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The Trio at Encore

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The Oaks of Woodland Park Apartments

Rocky Creek Apartments

The Beck at Hidden River

Citrus Run

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THE PARQ AT CROSS CREEK

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Legacy Encore

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Tuscany Bay Apartments

Society Westshore Apartments

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Prose Park View

Henley Tampa Palms

Bay Colony Apartments

Innovo Hyde Park

Sole at Citrus Park

Progress Village

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4134 Dolphin Dr

Beach Flats

Tampa Racquet Club Condominiums

Woodberry Woods

The Meadows

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The Park at Valenza

Vantage Point Condominiums

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2211 Grand Isle

Mandalay on 4th at Baypointe Preserve

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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 | $1,728 | $735 | $5,665 |
| Tampa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,810 | $795 | $5,747 |
| Tampa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,192 | $809 | $8,195 |
| Tampa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,585 | $649 | $10,000+ |
| Tampa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,652 | $549 | $10,000+ |
| Tampa 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,733 | $940 | $10,000+ |
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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 $985.
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 $5,681.
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 17,359 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 $531 which is $5,150 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
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.

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.