Apartments for Rent in Tampa, FL Under $1,200 (216 Rentals)

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The Flats on 52nd
$1,200 - $1,400
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$1,100 - $1,300
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$1,200 - $1,400
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The Flats on 52nd

11312 N 52nd StTampa, FL 33617
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Vista North
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$1,199 - $1,600
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$1,110 - $1,511
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$89
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$1,199 - $1,600
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Vista North

2200 Cedar Trace CirTampa, FL 33613
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Beach Club
$1,185 - $1,582
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$1,116 - $1,513
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$69
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$1,185 - $1,582
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Beach Club

6904 Ralston Place DrTampa, FL 33614
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Summit West
$1,185 - $1,798
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$1,059 - $1,672
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$126
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$1,185 - $1,798
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Summit West

11500 Summit West BlvdTampa, FL 33617
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Uptown Apartments
$1,170 - $1,675
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$995 - $1,500
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$175
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$1,170 - $1,675
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Uptown Apartments

2002 Colonial Parc DrTampa, FL 33612
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Montierra Apartments
$1,170 - $1,470
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$1,170 - $1,470
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$1,170 - $1,470
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Montierra Apartments

14401 N 22nd StTampa, FL 33613
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Buena Vista Apartments
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$1,150 - $1,675
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$1,026 - $1,551
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$124
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$1,150 - $1,675
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Buena Vista Apartments

4610 N Armenia AveTampa, FL 33603
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Viridian Apartments
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$1,149 - $2,181
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$1,106 - $2,138
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$43
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$1,149 - $2,181
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Viridian Apartments

12702 University Club DrTampa, FL 33612
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Palm Square
$1,125 - $1,775
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$950 - $1,600
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$175
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$1,125 - $1,775
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Palm Square

102 E 122nd AveTampa, FL 33612
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Fountains at Falkenburg
$1,111 - $1,999
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$1,111 - $1,999
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$1,111 - $1,999
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Fountains at Falkenburg

4409 Tuscany Glen CirTampa, FL 33619
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Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Tampa

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tampa

How much are Studio apartments in Tampa?

There are currently 587 Studio Apartments in Tampa with rent ranges from $735 to $5,183 with an average price of $1,737.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Tampa Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Tampa ranges from $795 to $6,271 with an average monthly rent of $1,824.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Tampa cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Tampa range from $859 to $9,407. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,181.

How expensive are Tampa Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 496 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Tampa on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $195 to $9,939 - averaging $2,607 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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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.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.