Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Big Bayou Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $600 (38 Rentals)

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680 22nd Ave S

St. PetersburgFL33705

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Astoria Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Astoria Apartments

2026 4th St SSt. Petersburg, FL 33705
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Paradise Bayou
1 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
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Avalon Apartments

2729 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 1 Bed unit found at The Atlas Apartments- Sabal priced from $1,395. The Wayland has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,419. Here are the most affordable Big Bayou apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Atlas Apartments- SabalRenovated Apartments!1BR,1BA$1,395
The WaylandStudio, One Bath North DeluxeStudio,1BA$1,419
Osprey Pointe2 Bed 1 Bath - Prior Renovation2BR,1BA$1,475
Kentucky 540Home2BR,1BA$1,795
Lake Maggiore ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,823
1701 Central ApartmentsArtistStudio,1BA$2,085
Bayou Court ApartmentsBayou2BR,2BA$2,143
Ascent St. PetersburgST1Studio,1BA$2,191

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Big Bayou, FL

As of May 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Big Bayou area is the $1.39 price per square foot 1311 24th Ave S Model at 1311 24th Ave S, Unit 2 in the in the Highland Oaks neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Big Bayou apartment is the B3 Model at The Exchange starting at $2,621 with a $2.41 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 S, Unit 21311 24th Ave S2BR,1BA$1.39
The ExchangeB32BR,2BA$2.41
Bayou Court ApartmentsBayou2BR,2BA$2.04
Osprey Pointe2 bed 1 bath Full Reno2BR,1BA$1.49
1715 14th St S, Unit 1715 14th St S1715 14th St S3BR,1BA$1.73
AvantiA81BR,1.5BA$2.83
Kentucky 540Home2BR,1BA$2.11
Waterside at Coquina KeyB1BR,1BA$1.76
Lake Maggiore ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2.87
1701 Central ApartmentsArtistStudio ,1BA$3.72

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Big Bayou, Tampa, FL

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Big Bayou Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Big Bayou?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Big Bayou is at The Wayland listed at $1,419.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Big Bayou Apartment is $1,095 at Osprey Pointe.

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 $1,475 at Osprey Pointe.

What is the most affordable Big Bayou Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Big Bayou Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lake Maggiore Apartments and starts from $3,920.

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