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The River Pointe Apartments

13106 Leisurewood Pl

7602 W Powhatan Ave

1302 Morris Park

1311 Baywatch Loop

Carlton Arms North

Gardens at South Bay

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Palm Square

Westshore Crossing
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Raintree Park

Windwood Oaks Apartments

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Montierra Apartments

Timberfalls Apartment Homes

Villas of Legends Field South

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5 Oasis at Ballast Point

Greenwich Commons Apartment Homes

Park East

7903 N 13th St

The Avenue Apartments
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Seven Lakes at Carrollwood

The Falls at New Tampa

Azure East

Lago Bello Apartment Homes

Haven at Waters Edge

Boardwalk Apartments

The Park on Waters

Urban Place Apartments

Sunscape Apartment Homes

Avina North
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Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

French Quarter

Tuscany Pointe at Tampa Apartment Homes

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Hanley Place

Tara House West Apartments

1515 E 31st Ave

Mariner's Cove Apartments

Grand Pavilion

Oak Manor Apartment Homes

Oak Chase Apartments

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Lighthouse Bay
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Park at Lake Magdalene Apartments and Townhomes

Lake Azzure Apartments

The Grove Apartments

Sanctuary at Highland Oaks

The Linx Apartments

Ascott Place Apartments

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BAYVUE

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Fountains at Falkenburg

Deerpath on the Lake

Foxcroft Apartments
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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 | $1,804 | $735 | $4,125 |
| Tampa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,820 | $795 | $4,860 |
| Tampa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,181 | $619 | $7,995 |
| Tampa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,609 | $639 | $9,456 |
| Tampa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,719 | $509 | $10,000+ |
| Tampa 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,159 | $750 | $9,309 |
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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 $975.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tampa?
The cheapest apartment in Tampa is Vista Palms which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Tampa costs $3,926.
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 17,744 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 $548 which is $3,378 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tampa.
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