
Top Rated Cheap Apartments for Rent in Tampa, FL from $500 (93 Rentals) Page 2 of 2
Top Rated Apartments in Tampa.
Cheap Apartments in Tampa.


Citrus Village

Octagon Apartment Homes

Temple Acres

South Pointe

Sherwood Oaks Apartments

Grande Bay

Turtle Creek Apartment Homes

MAA Indigo Point

Milo Bayside
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Nordica Bay

Allegro Palm Apartments

The Grand at Cypress Cove

Cobalt

Avasa Grove West

Mosby at Avalon Park

Snell Isle

Parc at Wesley Chapel

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Windsor Club at Legacy Park

MAA Seven Oaks

Soltair Cypress Creek

Tortola

Horizon Wiregrass Ranch

Alvista Sterling Palms

Hamlin at Lake Brandon

The Enclave at Tranquility Lake Apartments

River Rock Apartments

Fairways at Feather Sound

Village at Terra Bella

The Oasis at Brandon

Lakewood Apartments

Nantucket Bay

Windermere

Wyngate Apartments

Westminster

Tamarind Bay Apartments

Lantower Cypress Creek

Windsor Club At Seven Oaks

Westwood Crossing

Pelican Grove Apartments

Palms at Magnolia Park
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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 | $1,722 | $735 | $5,399 |
| Tampa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,811 | $500 | $5,050 |
| Tampa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,172 | $500 | $9,180 |
| Tampa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,628 | $649 | $10,000+ |
| Tampa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,752 | $509 | $8,384 |
| Tampa 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,094 | $919 | $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 $940.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tampa?
The cheapest apartment in Tampa is Bella Mar Apartment Homes which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Tampa costs $4,814.
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 18,748 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 $483 which is $4,331 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tampa.
Expert Rental Resources
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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.

Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent
Written by: Robin Stewart
Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.

A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back
Written by: Lauren Harrington
I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts
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This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.