Cheap New Apartments for Rent in Tampa, FL from $300 (48 Rentals)

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Lector 85
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$1,399 - $3,414
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$1,399 - $3,414
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Built in 2021Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Lector 85

2409 E 2nd AveTampa, FL 33605
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Legacy Encore
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$1,450 - $3,500
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$1,450 - $3,500
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$1,450 - $3,500
Built in 2021Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Legacy Encore

1251 Ray Charles BlvdTampa, FL 33602
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Trails at Hunters Lake
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$1,453 - $2,675
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$1,453 - $2,675
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$1,453 - $2,675
Built in 2020Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Trails at Hunters Lake

8500 Hunters Village RdTampa, FL 33647
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Allora Uptown
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$1,475 - $2,325
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$1,475 - $2,325
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$1,475 - $2,325
Built in 20241 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Allora Uptown

14350 Ambrosia StTampa, FL 33613
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Prose Park View
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$1,493 - $2,355
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$1,493 - $2,355
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$1,493 - $2,355
Built in 20241 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Prose Park View

10881 Caladesi AveTampa, FL 33610
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Apella on Newport
$1,490 - $2,010
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$1,473 - $1,993
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$17
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$1,490 - $2,010
Built in 20242 to 6 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 21

Apella on Newport

311 N Newport AveTampa, FL 33606
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Azalea Luxury Apartments
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$1,575 - $3,377
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$1,575 - $3,377
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$1,575 - $3,377
Built in 2024Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Azalea Luxury Apartments

2633 Azalea Garden PlTampa, FL 33619
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Casa Marti
$1,597 - $2,400
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$1,497 - $2,300
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$100
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$1,597 - $2,400
Built in 2024Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Casa Marti

1212 E 7th AveTampa, FL 33605
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Renaissance at West River
Built in 20201 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Renaissance at West River

1545 W Main StTampa, FL 33607
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Uptown Sky
Built in 20232 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Uptown Sky

13635 N 12th StTampa, FL 33613
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Artisan on MacDill
Built in 20161 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Artisan on MacDill

5220 S MacDill AveTampa, FL 33611
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Peridot Palms
$1,437 - $3,083
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$1,307 - $2,953
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$130
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$1,437 - $3,083
Built in 20171 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Peridot Palms

10601 Gandy Blvd NSt. Petersburg, FL 33702
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Parc at Wesley Chapel
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$1,490 - $2,670
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$1,327 - $2,507
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$163
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$1,490 - $2,670
Built in 2020Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Parc at Wesley Chapel

5561 Post Oak BlvdWesley Chapel, FL 33544
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Soltair Cypress Creek
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$1,508 - $2,895
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$1,467 - $2,854
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$41
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$1,508 - $2,895
Built in 20181 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Soltair Cypress Creek

2300 Tapestry Park DrLand O Lakes, FL 34639
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Sage at Cypress Cay
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$1,516 - $3,697
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$1,516 - $3,697
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$1,516 - $3,697
Built in 20211 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Sage at Cypress Cay

14976 Osprey Nest LoopLutz, FL 33559
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Lantana at Cypress Cay
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$1,550 - $3,576
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$1,550 - $3,576
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$1,550 - $3,576
Built in 20231 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Lantana at Cypress Cay

14854 Alcorine PlLutz, FL 33559
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Mango Terrace
Built in 20231 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mango Terrace

3818 Lemon AveSeffner, FL 33584
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Palms at Magnolia Park
Built in 20171 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Palms at Magnolia Park

9104 Canopy Oak LnRiverview, FL 33578
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Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Tampa

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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 $930.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tampa?

The cheapest apartment in Tampa is Riverside Palms which is listed at $845, while the average apartment in Tampa costs $6,073.

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 12,851 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 $473 which is $5,600 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.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.