
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carolyn Estates Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $600 (73 Rentals)
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1409 E Waters Ave

Copeland Village

9718 N Nebraska Ave, Unit 3

9718 N Nebraska Ave, Unit 8

1409 E Waters Ave

1504 E 99th Ave

Bella Mar Apartment Homes

Rosewood

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Vista Palms

Viva Tampa

Regency Square Apartments

12401 N 15th St, Unit Cinnamon Cove - 1 Bedroom

12401 N 15th St, Unit 225E

12401 N 15th St, Unit 419

8406 N Brooks St

13110 Leisurewood Pl

Oak Chase Apartments

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Palm Square
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Uptown Apartments

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1823 E 109th Ave

Deerpath on the Lake

Belara Lakes

Haven at Waters Edge

923 E Poinsettia Ave

The Park on Waters

Innovo Living On Waters

1323 Baywatch Loop

2315 Carroll Pl, Unit #1, Unit #1
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Hamilton Point on Egypt Lake

7903 N 13th St

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1911 Meridel Ave, Unit 1911 Studio, Unit 1911 Studio

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Viridian Apartments

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8605 N Alaska St, Unit 8605 North Alaska Apt A, Unit 8605 North Alaska Apt A

1202 E 108th Ave

3202 River Cove Dr

Windsor Manor

12703 N 15th St

Haley Park
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Lowry Apartments

Pine Crest

1254 E 113th Ave

Columbia Oaks Apartments

Uptown 22

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Shadow Pines

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1405 W Rambla St

1702 E Mulberry Dr
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Carolyn Estates, Tampa, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Carolyn Estates?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolyn Estates Studio Apartments | $1,133 | $845 | $1,920 |
| Carolyn Estates 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,308 | $999 | $2,320 |
| Carolyn Estates 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,931 | $1,099 | $2,900 |
| Carolyn Estates 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,048 | $1,499 | $3,000 |
| Carolyn Estates 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,680 | $1,680 | $1,680 |
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Cheapest Available Carolyn Estates Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Carolyn Estates area of Tampa, FL is a Studio unit found at Copeland Village priced from $802. Bella Mar Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Carolyn Estates apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copeland Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $802 |
| Bella Mar Apartment Homes | One Bedroom One Bath - A1 | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Rosewood | EFF | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Vista Palms | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,039 |
| Regency Square Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Uptown Palms Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Viva Tampa | 1x1 Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Oak Chase Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,103 |
| Uptown Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath - 575 | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Palm Square | 1 bed 1 bath 600 | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carolyn Estates, FL
As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carolyn Estates area is the $1.44 price per square foot C1 Model at Windsor Manor in the in the West Tampa neighborhood starting from $1,960. The second greatest value Carolyn Estates apartment is the Tranquil Villa Model at Canopy Walk starting at $2,500 with a $1.94 price per square foot in the University Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carolyn Estates apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Manor | C1 | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.44 |
| Canopy Walk | Tranquil Villa | 2BR,2BA | $1.94 |
| Oak Chase Apartments | 3/2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| Spanish Trace | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| Belara Lakes | Crane | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Viridian Apartments | Lily | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| 8605 N Alaska St, Unit 8605 North Alaska Apt A | 8605 N Alaska St | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Regency Square Apartments | 1/1PL | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| The Lenox Apartments | The Palm | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| Palm Square | 1 bed 1 bath 600 | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carolyn Estates Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Carolyn Estates?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Carolyn Estates is under $1,125.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Carolyn Estates?
The cheapest apartment in Carolyn Estates is Bella Mar Apartment Homes which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Carolyn Estates costs $1,960.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Carolyn Estates?
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 85 regular apartments in Carolyn Estates 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 Carolyn Estates?
Cheap apartments in Carolyn Estates have an average cost of $514 which is $1,446 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Carolyn Estates.
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