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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Tampa, FL

Pricing Updated: 09/21/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Tampa, FL area range in price from $509 to $30,000 with an overall median price of $1,906. The three Tampa neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Ridgecrest at $995, North Side Homes at $1,035, and Tampa Overlook at $1,150. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Tampa Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Ridgecrest$995$9554
North Side Homes$1,035$80019
Tampa Overlook$1,150$80059
Nelm's Heights$1,185$867118
Plandome Heights$1,185$800113
Trianon Park$1,185$800105
University Mall$1,185$825236
Temple Bluff$1,200$735105
The Oaks at Bush$1,200$73571
Scott's Little Farms$1,212$867213

Cheapest Available Tampa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Tampa, FL is a 4 Beds unit found at The Social in the University Square neighborhood priced from $509. The Ivy in the University Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $589. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Tampa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Social4 Bedroom 4 Bathroom4BR, 4BA$509
The Ivy4br 2ba4BR, 2BA$589
Columbus Court2x12BR, 1BA$753
Copeland VillageStudioStudio, 1BA$776
Garden TerraceStudio ApartmentStudio, 1BA$799
Bella Mar Apartment HomesOne Bedroom One Bath - A11BR, 1BA$850
Cove Commons5BR/5.5BA - Keystone - Platinum5BR, 5BA$859
RosewoodEFFStudio, 1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tampa, FL

As of September 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tampa area is the $0.56 price per square foot 4x4 Model at Station 42 in the University Square neighborhood starting from $949. The second greatest value Tampa apartment is the 4BR/4.5BA - Boulder - Platinum Model at Cove Commons in the University Square neighborhood starting at $999 with a $0.61 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tampa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Station 424x44BR, 4BA$0.56
Cove Commons4BR/4.5BA - Boulder - Platinum4BR, 4.5BA$0.61
2315 Carroll Pl2315 Carroll Pl1BR, 1BA$0.60
The Retreat at TampaBirchmore 3 x 33BR, 3BA$0.81
Vue Tampa4BR/4BA - Gold4BR, 4BA$0.45
Venue at North CampusD14BR, 4BA$0.61
42N3x3 A3BR, 3BA$0.83
4050 Lofts3 bedroom3BR, 3BA$0.77
Reflections3/3U w/ Quartz Leased By The Room3BR, 3BA$0.67
The Social2 Bedroom 2 Bath - Premium2BR, 2BA$0.75

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Tampa Overview

Off the coast of western Florida sits the city of Tampa, the county seat of Hillsborough County and one of the largest cities in the state. Being a fun city with great weather and plenty to do all year long makes this city a hotbed for living the good life. With a wide variety of options of apartments in Tampa, living here can be the Florida lifestyle you're looking for.

Why live in Tampa, FL?

With its beautiful beaches, warm weather and its thriving economy, Tampa apartments are one of the best locations in the South to live. The crime rate is about the average of the rest of the country, and the unemployment rate is fairly low as well, with median household incomes more than $40,000. The city is incredibly diverse, with a lot of Hispanic culture.

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Vickie • 4+ years in Tampa

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Tampa stands out as an up-and-coming city with opportunities for employment in healthcare, technology, and much more. The vibrant vibe combined with its intriguing history and plethora of activities, entertainment, excellent schools, and medical facilities make Tampa the place you'll want to call home.

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Tampa is an active, vibrant, interesting, and entertaining city with plenty of opportunities for fun, adventure, education, and personal growth. It's a great place to call home.

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When you live in Tampa, you never run out of things to do. Whether you're single, married, a couple, and do or don't have kids, the city has somehting of interest for everyone for all ages.

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 $900.

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 $1,906.

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 21,286 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 $467 which is $1,439 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tampa.

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