
Gated Apartments for Rent in Tampa, FL Under $4,500 (244 Rentals)


700 S Harbour Island Blvd, Unit 234

Casa Feliz

777 N Ashley Dr, Unit 2909

203 W Crest Ave, Unit 203 W Crest unit B

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Asher

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The MAV

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Nine15

MAA SoHo Square
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Novel Midtown

The Residence Peninsula Apartments

MAA Hyde Park

Modera Encore

Element

The Gray

2541 Brown Noddy Ln, Unit 2

101 N Meridian

Aurora

Adagio at Westshore Palms
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MAA Harbour Island

SoHo Apartments

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Anchor Riverwalk

Inscription Channel District

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Marlowe South Tampa

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M South

AVLI AT CROSSTOWN CENTER APARTMENTS

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Asbury

Visconti at Westshore

Cortland Westshore
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The Stevedore

MAA Bay View

NOVEL Beach Park by Crescent Communities

Irving Place North Rocky Point

Havana Square Apartments

Mosaic Westshore Apartments

The Club at Hidden River

Mezzo of Tampa Palms

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Azalea Luxury Apartments

Cortland Santos Flats
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Douglas Grand at Telecom Parkway

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Azola South Tampa

THE PARQ AT CROSS CREEK

New Tampa Palms

Amelia at Westshore

The Residences at 801 East Whiting Street

Channel Club

Grady Square

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Prose Park View

Cortland Lakecrest
Tampa, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Tampa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Studio Apartments | $1,751 | $735 | $4,886 |
| Tampa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,799 | $750 | $6,633 |
| Tampa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,136 | $859 | $10,000+ |
| Tampa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,617 | $649 | $10,000+ |
| Tampa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,930 | $599 | $10,000+ |
| Tampa 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,606 | $960 | $10,000+ |
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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 Ivy listed at $599.
How much is the average rent for a Gated Tampa Apartment?
The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Tampa is $2,325.
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 $3,186 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 665 sq ft.
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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
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