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Tempo at Encore
1102 Ray Charles BlvdTampa, FL 33602
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Warehouse Lofts
1703 N Tampa StTampa, FL 33602
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Trio at Encore
1101 Ray Charles BlvdTampa, FL 33602
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The Residences at 801 East Whiting Street
801 E Whiting StTampa, FL 33602
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Legacy Encore
1251 Ray Charles BlvdTampa, FL 33602
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The Stevedore
1620 Nuccio PkyTampa, FL 33605
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Channel Club
1115 E Twiggs StTampa, FL 33602
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La Union
1720 Nick Nuccio PkyTampa, FL 33605
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NAVARA
921 N Central AveTampa, FL 33602
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Aurora
124 S Morgan StTampa, FL 33602
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SkyHouse Channelside
112 N 12th StTampa, FL 33602
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Claro on 7th
623 East 7th AveTampa, FL 33602
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Arabelle Riverwalk
202 S Parker StTampa, FL 33606
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Pierhouse at Channelside
1226 E Cumberland AveTampa, FL 33602
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Bell Channelside
1120 E Twiggs StTampa, FL 33602
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Asher
1050 Water StTampa, FL 33602
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101 N Meridian
101 N Meridian AveTampa, FL 33602
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The Slade at Channelside
1190 E Washington StTampa, FL 33602
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111 N 12th St
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Element
808 N Franklin StTampa, FL 33602
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1150 Hank Ballard StreetTampa, FL 33602
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708 Harbour Post DrTampa, FL 33602
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AVE Tampa Riverwalk
160 W Tyler StTampa, FL 33602
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Nine15
915 N Franklin StTampa, FL 33602
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The MAV
601 N 12th StTampa, FL 33602
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Harrison Residences
1280 E Harrison StTampa, FL 33602
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326 Plant
326 S Plant AveTampa, FL 33606
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Cora
1011 E Cumberland AveTampa, FL 33602
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2 Bayshore
101 W Beach PlTampa, FL 33606
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The Fitzgerald
1211 E Kennedy BlvdTampa, FL 33602
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Tampa Park Apartments
1417 Tampa Park PlzTampa, FL 33602
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Ella at Encore
1210 E Ray Charles AveTampa, FL 33602
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Beach Flats
211 W Beach PlTampa, FL 33606
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The Reed at Encore
1240 E Ray Charles AveTampa, FL 33602
345 Bayshore Blvd
TampaFL33606
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Olympus Harbour Island
301 Harbour Place DrTampa, FL 33602
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500 Harbour Island
500 Knights Run AveTampa, FL 33602
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in City Center Tampa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Center Tampa Studio Apartments | $2,115 | $1,435 | $4,041 |
| City Center Tampa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,400 | $1,420 | $4,417 |
| City Center Tampa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,241 | $1,249 | $6,979 |
| City Center Tampa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,069 | $1,979 | $7,491 |
| City Center Tampa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,988 | $1,560 | $5,316 |
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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 Tempo at Encore priced from $1,420. Warehouse Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,435. 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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| Tempo at Encore | The Minuet | 1BR, 1BA | $1,420 |
| Warehouse Lofts | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $1,435 |
| The Residences at 801 East Whiting Street | Ori Studio - 433 sq.ft. Income Restricted | Studio, 1BA | $1,606 |
| The Stevedore | A1A-WDU | 1BR, 1BA | $1,656 |
| Legacy Encore | Allure | Studio, 1BA | $1,676 |
| La Union | A2A | Studio, 1BA | $1,753 |
| NAVARA | E1 | Studio, 1BA | $1,760 |
| Claro on 7th | S2: 0 Bed 1 Bath | Studio, 1BA | $1,835 |
| Arabelle Riverwalk | S1.1 | Studio, 1BA | $1,963 |
| Pierhouse at Channelside | Bimini | Studio, 1BA | $1,989 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center Tampa, FL
As of September 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the City Center Tampa area is the $2.92 price per square foot Two Bedroom with Den B2A Model at The Slade at Channelside in the Ybor City neighborhood starting from $3,215. The second greatest value City Center Tampa apartment is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 1067 sqft (R) Model at Channel Club in the Ybor City neighborhood starting at $3,043 with a $2.85 price per square foot. 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 Slade at Channelside | Two Bedroom with Den B2A | 2BR, 2BA | $2.92 |
| Channel Club | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 1067 sqft (R) | 1BR, 1BA | $2.85 |
| Element | Residence 11 - Deluxe | 1BR, 1BA | $3.28 |
| Olympus Harbour Island | A4 | 1BR, 1BA | $3.45 |
| Modera Encore | A11D | 1BR, 1BA | $3.02 |
| Tempo at Encore | The Minuet | 1BR, 1BA | $1.93 |
| Warehouse Lofts | Loft A | 1BR, 1BA | $2.46 |
| Bell Channelside | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $2.80 |
| Claro on 7th | S2: 0 Bed 1 Bath | Studio, 1BA | $3.46 |
| La Union | A2A | Studio, 1BA | $3.33 |
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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 $1,989.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in City Center Tampa?
The cheapest apartment in City Center Tampa is Tempo at Encore which is listed at $1,420, while the average apartment in City Center Tampa costs $2,425.
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 190 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 $782 which is $1,643 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in City Center Tampa.
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