Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bay Lake Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $800 (9 Rentals)

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St. James Crossing

5620 Tranquility Oaks DrTampa, FL 33624
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Bay Lake, Tampa, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bay Lake Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bay Lake area of Tampa, FL is a Studio unit found at Park at Lake Magdalene Apartments and Townhomes priced from $1,125. Deerpath on the Lake has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,165. Here are the most affordable Bay Lake apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park at Lake Magdalene Apartments and TownhomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,125
Deerpath on the LakeThe JuniperStudio,1BA$1,165
PalenciaBarcelona1BR,1BA$1,189

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bay Lake, FL

As of December 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bay Lake area is the $1.43 price per square foot More Expensive Model at Saint Andrews Square Townhomes in the in the West Tampa neighborhood starting from $1,645. The second greatest value Bay Lake apartment is the Cypress Elite Model at The Pointe at Carrollwood starting at $1,931 with a $1.84 price per square foot in the Mid Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bay Lake apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Saint Andrews Square TownhomesMore Expensive2BR,2.5BA$1.43
The Pointe at CarrollwoodCypress Elite2BR,2BA$1.84
Countrywood2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.67
MAA BelmereThe Regent1BR,1BA$1.77
Arbors at CarrollwoodA21BR,1BA$1.81
MAA CarrollwoodThe Aster1BR,1BA$2.02
Windwood Oaks Apartments1x1 Marathon1BR,1BA$1.95
Northgreen at Carrollwood11BR,1BA$2.08
PalenciaBarcelona1BR,1BA$1.98
Curiosity Creek Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.16

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Bay Lake, Tampa, FL

Ranked #309

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

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bay Lake Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Bay Lake?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Bay Lake is at Park at Lake Magdalene Apartments and Townhomes listed at $1,125.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bay Lake Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bay Lake Apartment is $1,189 at Palencia.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Bay Lake Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bay Lake is starting from $1,349 at Countrywood.

What is the most affordable Bay Lake Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Bay Lake Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Deerpath on the Lake and starts from $1,785.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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