
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ballast Point Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $600 (45 Rentals)
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3809 W Iowa Ave, Unit 03

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Oasis at Ballast Point

Roma on Dale Mabry II

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Lighthouse Bay

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Green Oaks Apartments

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5107 S Clarice Ct

5901 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Unit B

Alexandria Garden

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Roma on Dale Mabry

Inertio

Inertia

4207 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Unit 7209

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4325 Aegean Dr, Unit 202 b

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M South

Sun Bay Palms at South Tampa

Gandy Parkside Apartments

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3019 W Meadow St

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4506 S Oak Dr, Unit 92

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7205 S Manhattan Ave

4405 W Fair Oaks Ave, Unit 18

4325 Aegean Dr

3811 N Oak Dr

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3821 N Oak Dr

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4901 Elizabeth Anne Cir

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ballast Point?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballast Point Studio Apartments | $2,009 | $1,215 | $3,478 |
| Ballast Point 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,851 | $1,000 | $4,000 |
| Ballast Point 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,275 | $1,186 | $3,712 |
| Ballast Point 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,955 | $1,353 | $7,233 |
| Ballast Point 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,488 | $1,488 | $1,488 |
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Cheapest Available Ballast Point Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ballast Point area of Tampa, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Oasis at Ballast Point priced from $1,144. Roma on Dale Mabry II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable Ballast Point apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis at Ballast Point | Premium One-Bed, One-Bath PLUS Apartment Home | 1BR,1BA | $1,144 |
| Roma on Dale Mabry II | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Westminster Chase Apartments | Classic 1Bd/1Ba | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Green Oaks Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Keystone Courtyard Apartments | 2 Bedroom/1Bath.S | 2BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| Clarice Court Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,496 |
| Alexandria Garden | 1B 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Bay Colony Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| Roma on Dale Mabry | Three Bedrooms One Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| Inertia | Canary | 1BR,1BA | $1,599 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ballast Point, FL
As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ballast Point area is the $1.62 price per square foot B2 Model at Lighthouse Bay in the in the Sun Bay South neighborhood starting from $1,610. The second greatest value Ballast Point apartment is the 2x1 Model at Bay Colony Apartments starting at $1,550 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the Sun Bay South neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ballast Point apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse Bay | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.62 |
| Bay Colony Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Clarice Court Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.66 |
| Sun Bay Palms at South Tampa | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| Keystone Courtyard Apartments | 3 Bedroom/1 BathU | 3BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Roma on Dale Mabry | Three Bedrooms One Bath | 3BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| Roma on Dale Mabry II | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| Green Oaks Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Westminster Chase Apartments | Semi-Renovated 1Bd/1Ba | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| Oasis at Ballast Point | Classic One-Bed, One-Bath Apartment Home | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ballast Point Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Ballast Point?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ballast Point is under $1,599.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ballast Point?
The cheapest apartment in Ballast Point is Oasis at Ballast Point which is listed at $1,144, while the average apartment in Ballast Point costs $3,243.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ballast Point?
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 2 regular apartments in Ballast Point 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 Ballast Point?
Cheap apartments in Ballast Point have an average cost of $841 which is $2,402 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ballast Point.
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