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The Edge at Brandon

Preserve at Zephyr Ridge

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The Park at Knightsbridge

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Westbury at Lake Brandon

Mosby at Avalon Park

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Story Wesley Chapel

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Avidity Living

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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Studio Apartments | $1,788 | $735 | $4,331 |
| Tampa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,794 | $700 | $5,663 |
| Tampa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,165 | $719 | $10,000+ |
| Tampa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,573 | $639 | $10,000+ |
| Tampa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,038 | $509 | $10,000+ |
| Tampa 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,270 | $1,020 | $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 $899.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tampa?
The cheapest apartment in Tampa is Bella Mar Apartment Homes which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Tampa costs $1,903.
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 19,024 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 $494 which is $1,409 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tampa.
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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently
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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.