Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Big Bayou Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $695 (25 Rentals)

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property at 2609 4th St S
$995
Studio Rentals
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2609 4th St S

St. PetersburgFL33705
property at 2421 11th St S
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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2421 11th St S

St. PetersburgFL33705

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property at 2219 Highland St S
$1,200 - $1,650
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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2219 Highland St S

St. PetersburgFL33705
property at 1515 14th St S
$1,295

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Base Rent$1,295

Total Monthly Price$1,295
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1515 14th St S

St. PetersburgFL33705
property at 986 22nd Ave S
$1,175 - $1,295
2 Bedroom Rentals
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986 22nd Ave S

St. PetersburgFL33705

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property at 1201 22nd Ave S
$1,125 - $1,250
2 Bedroom Rentals
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1201 22nd Ave S

St. PetersburgFL33705
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1717 Grove St S
1 Bedroom Apartments

1717 Grove St S

1717 Grove St SSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Lakeview Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeview Apartments

860 34th Ave SSt. Petersburg, FL 33705
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Paradise Bayou
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Paradise Bayou

3220 6th St SSt. Petersburg, FL 33705
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Park View Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Park View Apartments

658-674 22nd AveSt. Petersburg, FL 33705
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Avalon Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Avalon Apartments

2729 4th St SSt. Petersburg, FL 33705
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Sabal Palms LLC
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sabal Palms LLC

2800 4th St SSt. Petersburg, FL 33705

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Big Bayou, Tampa, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Big Bayou Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Big Bayou area of Tampa, FL is a Studio unit found at The Astoria - Sabal priced from $1,200. 1717 Grove St S has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Big Bayou apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Astoria - Sabal0BD - 1BTHStudio,1BA$1,200
1717 Grove St S1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,200
Sabal Palms LLC1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,450
Lake MaggioreA11BR,1BA$2,020

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Big Bayou, FL

As of September 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Big Bayou area is the $1.70 price per square foot 1311 24th Ave S Model at 1311 24th Ave S in the in the Highland Oaks neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Big Bayou apartment is the A1 Model at Lake Maggiore starting at $2,020 with a $3.26 price per square foot in the Highland Oaks neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Big Bayou apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1311 24th Ave S1311 24th Ave S2BR,1BA$1.70
Lake MaggioreA11BR,1BA$3.26
Sabal Palms LLC1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.50
1717 Grove St S1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.17
The Astoria - Sabal0BD - 1BTHStudio ,1BA$3.53

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Big Bayou, Tampa, FL

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Big Bayou Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Big Bayou Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Big Bayou Apartment is $1,200 at 1717 Grove St S.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Big Bayou is starting from $1,800 at Sabal Palms LLC.

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