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The Flats at Seminole Heights

The Grove at Temple Terrace Apartments

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Eagles Point at Tampa Palms Apartments

Avion at Carrollwood

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Innovo Living On Waters

The Landings At Cypress Meadows

Chateau

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1207 E 18th Ave, Unit #2

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14301 Hanging Moss Circle, Unit 202

The Preserve At Temple Terrace

French Quarter

Promenade at Tampa Palms

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MAA Belmere

The Tempo at Encore

Compton Place

The Rio Apartments

MAA Hampton Preserve

Seasons at Westchase

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Luxe at 1820

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The Pointe at Carrollwood

Temple Crest Townhomes

Vinings at Hunter's Green

The Commons

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Valencia at Westchase

Preserve at Mobbly Bay

The Villas at Westchase

Westshore Marina Flats

Crosswynde by ARIUM

Mallory Square

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4800 Westshore

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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 | $1,751 | $735 | $4,238 |
| Tampa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,815 | $700 | $5,738 |
| Tampa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,185 | $619 | $7,995 |
| Tampa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,633 | $649 | $9,735 |
| Tampa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,646 | $509 | $10,000+ |
| Tampa 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,980 | $750 | $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 $950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tampa?
The cheapest apartment in Tampa is 4611 N Hubert Ave which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Tampa costs $4,683.
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 19,351 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 $4,189 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tampa.
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A Local Expert’s Guide To the 10 Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Tampa
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Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Tampa
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