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

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Palm Square
$1,125 - $1,775
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Palm Square

102 E 122nd AveTampa, FL 33612
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Uptown Apartments
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$1,125 - $1,675
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$1,125 - $1,675

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Uptown Apartments

2002 Colonial Parc DrTampa, FL 33612
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1823 E 109th Ave
$1,150
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1823 E 109th Ave

1823 E 109th AveTampa, FL 33612
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Viridian Apartments
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$1,253 - $2,246
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Viridian Apartments

12702 University Club DrTampa, FL 33612
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12703 N 15th St
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12703 N 15th St

12703 N 15th StTampa, FL 33612
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Haley Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Haley Park

1510 E 130th AveTampa, FL 33612
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Lowry Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lowry Apartments

1101 W Sligh AveTampa, FL 33604
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Pine Crest
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Crest

11302 N 15th StTampa, FL 33612
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Uptown 22
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Uptown 22

13102 N 20th StTampa, FL 33612
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La Vista Oaks Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

La Vista Oaks Apartments

12771 Saint James Place DrTampa, FL 33612
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Shadow Pines
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Shadow Pines

12202 N 15th StTampa, FL 33612

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Carolyn Estates, Tampa, FL Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Copeland VillageStudioStudio,1BA$802
Bella Mar Apartment HomesOne Bedroom One Bath - A11BR,1BA$899
RosewoodEFFStudio,1BA$900
Vista PalmsA31BR,1BA$1,039
Regency Square Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,099
Uptown Palms ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,099
Viva Tampa1x1 Standard1BR,1BA$1,099
Oak Chase Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,103
Uptown Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath - 5751BR,1BA$1,125
Palm Square1 bed 1 bath 6001BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Windsor ManorC13BR,1.5BA$1.44
Canopy WalkTranquil Villa2BR,2BA$1.94
Oak Chase Apartments3/23BR,2BA$1.48
Spanish Trace2x22BR,2BA$1.41
Belara LakesCrane1BR,1BA$1.51
Viridian ApartmentsLily1BR,1BA$1.74
8605 N Alaska St, Unit 8605 North Alaska Apt A8605 N Alaska St2BR,1BA$1.80
Regency Square Apartments1/1PL1BR,1BA$1.64
The Lenox ApartmentsThe Palm1BR,1BA$1.74
Palm Square1 bed 1 bath 6001BR,1BA$1.88

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Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Tampa

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Carolyn Estates, Tampa, FL

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Florida and customized analysis for Tampa, Florida. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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.

Expert Rental Resources

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