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WestEnd
$1,097 - $1,533
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7610 W Waters AveTampa, FL 33615
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Sun, Sand, and a Short Commute: The Renter's Guide to Tampa's Best Neighborhoods

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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Palm Square
$1,125 - $1,775
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Palm Square

102 E 122nd AveTampa, FL 33612
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Montierra Apartments
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$1,135 - $1,630
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Montierra Apartments

14401 N 22nd StTampa, FL 33613
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Oasis at Ballast Point
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$1,144 - $1,334
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Oasis at Ballast Point

3730 W Bay AveTampa, FL 33611
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Uptown Apartments
$1,150 - $1,525
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Uptown Apartments

2002 Colonial Parc DrTampa, FL 33612
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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 Garden Terrace which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Tampa costs $4,604.

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 19,287 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 $502 which is $4,102 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tampa.

Expert Rental Resources

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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.

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Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Tampa

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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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