Cheap Apartments for Rent in the City Center Tampa Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $600 (8 Rentals)
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City Center Tampa, Tampa, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in City Center Tampa?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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City Center Tampa Studio Apartments | $2,334 | $1,495 | $4,507 |
City Center Tampa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,682 | $991 | $4,830 |
City Center Tampa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,798 | $1,088 | $8,466 |
City Center Tampa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,960 | $1,258 | $10,000+ |
City Center Tampa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,640 | $1,489 | $2,325 |
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There are currently 8 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the City Center Tampa Neighborhood of Tampa, FL.
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Cheapest Available City Center Tampa Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the City Center Tampa area of Tampa, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Mobley Park priced from $991. Warehouse Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here are the most affordable City Center Tampa apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Mobley Park | Elm | 1BR,1BA | $991 |
Warehouse Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
Legacy Encore | Strength | Studio,1BA | $1,624 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center Tampa, FL
As of June 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the City Center Tampa area is the $2.63 price per square foot 2BR/2BA - B1 Model at The Henry in the in the Historic Ybor neighborhood starting from $2,079. The second greatest value City Center Tampa apartment is the One Bedroom with Den A1B Model at The Slade at Channelside starting at $2,096 with a $2.80 price per square foot in the Ybor City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for City Center Tampa apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Henry | 2BR/2BA - B1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.63 |
The Slade at Channelside | One Bedroom with Den A1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
Aurora | CARINA | 1BR,1BA | $3.22 |
The Fitzgerald | Ritz | 1BR,1BA | $3.16 |
Bell Channelside | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
Element | Residence 3 - Classic | 1BR,1BA | $3.29 |
Warehouse Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.49 |
NAVARA | E2 | Studio ,1BA | $3.33 |
Mobley Park | Elm | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
Legacy Encore | Strength | Studio ,1BA | $3.31 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCity Center Tampa, Tampa, FL
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Florida including City Center Tampa, Tampa, and the greater Tampa area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Getting Around the City Center Tampa Neighborhood in Tampa, FL
Walk Score®
85 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
63 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
60 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap City Center Tampa Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in City Center Tampa?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in City Center Tampa is under $2,040.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in City Center Tampa?
The cheapest apartment in City Center Tampa is Mobley Park which is listed at $991, while the average apartment in City Center Tampa costs $4,602.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in City Center Tampa?
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 79 regular apartments in City Center Tampa 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 City Center Tampa?
Cheap apartments in City Center Tampa have an average cost of $589 which is $4,013 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in City Center Tampa.
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