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Union on Fletcher
$935 - $1,245

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Base Rent$935 - $1,245
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Union on Fletcher

3600 E Fletcher AveTampa, FL 33613
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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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Captiva Club Apartments
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$1,210 - $2,265

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Base Rent$1,210 - $2,265
Total Monthly Price$1,210 - $2,265
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Captiva Club Apartments

4401 Club Captiva DrTampa, FL 33615
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The Henry
$1,239 - $2,939

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Base Rent$1,239 - $2,939
Total Monthly Price$1,239 - $2,939
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The Henry

100 E Tyler StTampa, FL 33602
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Oak Ramble
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$1,270 - $2,420

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Base Rent$1,270 - $2,420
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Oak Ramble

14627 Grenadine DrTampa, FL 33613
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Tampa Has It All: The Ultimate Insider's Guide to Things to Do in Tampa

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Valencia at Westchase
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$1,459 - $2,417

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Base Rent$1,459 - $2,417
Total Monthly Price$1,459 - $2,417
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Valencia at Westchase

8802 Brennan CirTampa, FL 33615
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Apella on Newport
$1,490 - $2,010

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Base Rent$1,490 - $2,010
Total Monthly Price$1,490 - $2,010
2 to 6 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Apella on Newport

311 N Newport AveTampa, FL 33606
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Find the perfect Tampa apartment near where you work. Our local expert breaks down the best neighborhoods near Tampa General Hospital, USF, Raymond James, Tampa International Airport, and more.

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Campus Club North
4 Bedroom Apartments

Campus Club North

5651 E Fletcher AveTampa, FL 33617
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Cove Commons
4 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Cove Commons

3020 Cove Bend DrTampa, FL 33613
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Park Place at Tampa
Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Park Place at Tampa

3400 Park Sq ETampa, FL 33613
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Forest Lake
$754 - $1,775

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Base Rent$754 - $1,775
Total Monthly Price$754 - $1,775
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Forest Lake

15115 Livingston AveLutz, FL 33559
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9406 Eastfield Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

9406 Eastfield Rd

9406 Eastfield RdThonotosassa, FL 33592
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Villa Rica Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Rica Apartments

324 30th Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33704
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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Entering the rental market? Learn these simple tips and strategies to avoid common pitfalls and make confident choices. Rent with peace of mind.

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Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Tampa

A Local Expert's guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Tampa Bay area for affordable living. Find your perfect Tampa Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $859.

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 $1,895.

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 19,387 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 $495 which is $1,400 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tampa.

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The Real Cost of Living in Tampa: What You Need to Know Before You Move

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Hi, and welcome to ApartmentHomeLiving.com, where you'll find information about Tampa's inviting, diverse, and community-friendly neighborhoods.

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Hi, I'm Vickie, and welcome to Apartment Home Living. As a long-time resident of Tampa, I'm here to serve as your expert local guide in and around the city's neighborhoods that are near to local colleges and universities.

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Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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