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The 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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SkyHouse Channelside
112 N 12th StTampa, FL 33602
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1120 E Kennedy Blvd
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The 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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NAVARA
921 N Central AveTampa, FL 33602
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The Stevedore
1620 Nuccio PkyTampa, FL 33605
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La Union
1720 Nick Nuccio PkyTampa, FL 33605
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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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MAA Harbour Island
708 Harbour Post DrTampa, FL 33602
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Bell Channelside
1120 E Twiggs StTampa, FL 33602
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Pierhouse at Channelside
1226 E Cumberland AveTampa, FL 33602
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Modera Encore
1150 Hank Ballard StreetTampa, FL 33602
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Element
808 N Franklin StTampa, FL 33602
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Aurora
124 S Morgan StTampa, FL 33602
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Nine15
915 N Franklin StTampa, FL 33602
1208 E Kennedy Blvd
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Arabelle Riverwalk
202 S Parker StTampa, FL 33606
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AVE Tampa Riverwalk
160 W Tyler StTampa, FL 33602
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Asher
1050 Water StTampa, FL 33602
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Channel Club
1115 E Twiggs StTampa, FL 33602
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The MAV
601 N 12th StTampa, FL 33602
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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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326 Plant
326 S Plant AveTampa, FL 33606
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Tampa Park Apartments
1417 Tampa Park PlzTampa, FL 33602
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Beach Flats
211 W Beach PlTampa, FL 33606
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500 Harbour Island
500 Knights Run AveTampa, FL 33602
777 N Ashley Dr
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Olympus Harbour Island
301 Harbour Place DrTampa, FL 33602
111 N 12th St
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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 | $2,041 | $1,450 | $4,238 |
| City Center Tampa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,364 | $1,420 | $4,441 |
| City Center Tampa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,357 | $1,239 | $7,995 |
| City Center Tampa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,236 | $1,979 | $7,019 |
| City Center Tampa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,053 | $1,500 | $4,041 |
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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 The Tempo at Encore priced from $1,420. Warehouse Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,450. 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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| The Tempo at Encore | The Minuet | 1BR,1BA | $1,420 |
| Warehouse Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| The Residences at 801 East Whiting Street | Ori Studio - 433 sq.ft. Income Restricted | Studio,1BA | $1,606 |
| SkyHouse Channelside | The Hillsborough | Studio,1BA | $1,653 |
| Legacy Encore | Allure | Studio,1BA | $1,789 |
| The Stevedore | A1A-WDU | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| La Union | A2A | Studio,1BA | $1,820 |
| 101 N Meridian | Studio - E1A | Studio,1BA | $1,869 |
| Anchor Riverwalk | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,089 |
| Modera Encore | A03 | 1BR,1BA | $2,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center Tampa, FL
As of June 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the City Center Tampa area is the $2.33 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Bell Channelside in the in the Ybor City neighborhood starting from $2,804. The second greatest value City Center Tampa apartment is the Martinque Model at Pierhouse at Channelside starting at $3,229 with a $2.75 price per square foot in the Historic Ybor 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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| Bell Channelside | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.33 |
| Pierhouse at Channelside | Martinque | 2BR,2BA | $2.75 |
| AVE Tampa Riverwalk | B11W | 2BR,2BA | $3.06 |
| The Slade at Channelside | One Bedroom with Den A1.5A | 1BR,1.5BA | $3.15 |
| Channel Club | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 833 sqft (W) | 1BR,1BA | $2.74 |
| Modera Encore | A11D | 1BR,1BA | $3.12 |
| The Tempo at Encore | The Minuet | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| 220 Madison Student Housing | The Bayshore: Stunning Two Bedroom Apartment w... | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| NAVARA | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.18 |
| Warehouse Lofts | Loft C | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
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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.
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 $2,095.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in City Center Tampa?
The cheapest apartment in City Center Tampa is The Tempo at Encore which is listed at $1,420, while the average apartment in City Center Tampa costs $4,085.
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 195 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 $953 which is $3,132 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in City Center Tampa.
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