Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Tampa, FL (878 Rentals)

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Apartments for rent in Tampa that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in Tampa, FL

There are currently 67642 Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Tampa, FL area.The three Tampa neighborhoods with the highest official ApartmentHomeLiving.com Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Rating are Outer Southeast Tampa, Southeast Tampa, and West Tampa. Here is today’s list of the top 10 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for Tampa Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodPet RatingAvailable UnitsMedian Price
Outer Southeast Tampa4/43624$3,400
Southeast Tampa4/43624$3,400
West Tampa4/41538$4,086
Northwest Tampa4/41476$2,053
North Tampa4/41295$11,116
East Tampa4/41125$6,415
Ridgewood Park4/41003$4,086
South Nebraska4/4986$3,950
Outer Northwest Tampa4/4983$2,120
Tampa Heights4/4981$4,086

Pet Friendliest Tampa Apartments for Rent

The Tampa Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is The District at Clearwater in the North Clearwater neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 4 of 4. The Sedona in the Upper Tampa Bay neighborhood ranks second in Pet Friendliness with a score of 4 of 4. Here is today’s list of the most Pet Friendly Tampa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
The District at Clearwater4/4North Clearwater$1,270
The Sedona4/4Upper Tampa Bay$1,734
Verra North4/4Tampa Palms$999
Preserve at Zephyr Ridge4/4Zephyrhills Area$1,458
Warehouse Lofts4/4Seminole Heights$1,450
Avina North4/4University Square$1,199
The Gray4/4North Hyde Park$1,980
Irving Place North Rocky Point4/4Rocky Point$1,790
Story Wesley Chapel4/4Zephyrhills Area$1,584
Estates at Countryside3.8/4North Clearwater$1,312

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Tampa, FL

The lowest priced Tampa apartment at a property that allows pets is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 1 Bed Model at Verra North in the University Square neighborhood starting from $999. The second cheapest Tampa Pet Friendly apartment is the 1x1 Model at Westwood Crossing, which is a 1 Bed starting at $1,150 in the South Green neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Tampa apartments.

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Verra North1 Bedroom 1 Bath$999
Westwood Crossing1x1$1,150
Warehouse LoftsStudio$1,450
Preserve at Zephyr RidgeKarsen$1,458
Hamlin at Lake BrandonAron$1,535
Story Wesley ChapelAS1$1,584
The District at ClearwaterB1 - 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom$1,589
Irving Place North Rocky PointA2$1,790
The SedonaDORAL$1,961
The GrayA1-ALT-1$1,980

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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.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Tampa, FL

Ranked #1

Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Tampa, FL

Walk Score®

55 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

56 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

30 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Tampa Apartments

What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Tampa?

Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Tampa is at The Ivy listed at $499.

How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Tampa Apartment?

The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Tampa is $2,145.

What is the largest Pet Friendly Tampa Apartment for rent?

Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Tampa is a 16,374 square feet unit starting from $1,250 at 7610 W Powhatan Ave.

What is the average size for Tampa Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Tampa is currently at 808 sq ft.

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