
Gated Apartments for Rent in Tampa, FL Under $1,800 (186 Rentals)


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Evelyn City Lofts

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Azola South Tampa

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Lantower Brandon Crossroads

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Marlowe South Tampa

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Legacy Encore

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Cortland Santos Flats

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Azalea Luxury Apartments
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Prose Park View

Brookview at Citrus Park

Westshore Palms at Kennedy

The Vintage Lofts at West End

SkyHouse Channelside

The Club at Hidden River

Millennium Westshore

Lakeview Oaks

THE PARQ AT CROSS CREEK

Carlyle Flats
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The Residences at 801 East Whiting Street

The Beck at Hidden River

Douglas Grand at Telecom Parkway

Society Westshore Apartments

Mezzo of Tampa Palms

Innovo Hyde Park

Cypress Grand

The Trio at Encore

Rocky Creek Apartments

Henley Tampa Palms
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Cortland Lakecrest

Sole at Citrus Park

The Addison at Tampa Oaks

MAA Rocky Point

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Cortland Bowery

The Links at Pebble Creek Apartments

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The Oaks of Woodland Park Apartments

Bridges at Crosstown

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Trails at Hunters Lake

Progress Village
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Inertia

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2813 N Morgan St, Unit A

Westwood Reserve Apartments

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Cortland Bayport

Vinings at Hunter's Green

The Commons

Mallory Square

Warehouse Lofts

Preserve at Tampa Palms

Seasons at Westchase
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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 | $1,728 | $735 | $4,284 |
| Tampa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,819 | $600 | $9,994 |
| Tampa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,158 | $500 | $9,848 |
| Tampa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,624 | $649 | $10,000+ |
| Tampa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,497 | $509 | $10,000+ |
| Tampa 5 Bedroom Apartments | $950 | $890 | $1,050 |
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Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Tampa
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gated Tampa Apartments
What is the Cheapest Gated apartment in Tampa?
Currently the most affordable Gated Apartment in Tampa is at The Social listed at $509.
How much is the average rent for a Gated Tampa Apartment?
The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Tampa is $2,385.
What is the largest Gated Tampa Apartment for rent?
Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in Tampa is a 2,596 square feet unit starting from $2,811 at The Emerson at Rocky Point.
What is the average size for Tampa Gated Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Gated rental in Tampa is currently at 676 sq ft.
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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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