Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bayshore Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $1,200 (15 Rentals)

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Artisan on MacDill
2 Bedroom Apartments

Artisan on MacDill

5220 S MacDill AveTampa, FL 33611
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South Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

South Pointe

5000 S Himes AveTampa, FL 33611
property at 4809 S Mound Ave

4809 S Mound Ave

TampaFL33611

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Bayshore, Tampa, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bayshore Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bayshore area of Tampa, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Lighthouse Bay priced from $1,370. Alexandria Garden has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here are the most affordable Bayshore apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lighthouse BayA11BR,1BA$1,370
Alexandria Garden1B 1B1BR,1BA$1,550
Bay Colony Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,575
Bay CrossingEgret1BR,1BA$1,684
Clarice Court Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,2BA$1,716

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bayshore, FL

As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bayshore area is the $2.50 price per square foot Merano Model at Cortona South Tampa in the in the Sun Bay South neighborhood starting from $2,756. The second greatest value Bayshore apartment is the 2A Renovation 3 Model at South Pointe starting at $1,900 with a $2.09 price per square foot in the Sun Bay South neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bayshore apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cortona South TampaMerano2BR,2BA$2.50
South Pointe2A Renovation 32BR,1BA$2.09
Clarice Court Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,2BA$1.91
Sun Bay Palms at South TampaSun Bay2BR,1BA$1.94
Gandy Parkside Apartments2 bedroom, 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$2.18
Bay CrossingEgret Deluxe1BR,1BA$2.22
M SouthA31BR,1BA$2.49
Bay Colony Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.10
Alexandria Garden1B 1B1BR,1BA$2.38
Lighthouse BayA11BR,1BA$2.46

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Bayshore, Tampa, FL

Ranked #244

Among neighborhoods in Tampa, FL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Bayshore Neighborhood in Tampa, FL

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

63 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

30 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bayshore Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bayshore Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bayshore Apartment is $1,370 at Lighthouse Bay.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bayshore is starting from $1,675 at Bay Colony Apartments.

What is the most affordable Bayshore Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Bayshore Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cortona South Tampa and starts from $3,184.

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