
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the City Center Tampa Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $600 (39 Rentals)
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Warehouse Lofts

The Trio at Encore

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Legacy Encore

The Residences at 801 East Whiting Street

The Stevedore

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NAVARA

Bell Channelside

Channel Club
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Arabelle Riverwalk

101 N Meridian

Aurora

SkyHouse Channelside

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Pierhouse at Channelside

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The MAV

The Slade at Channelside

Cora

Modera Encore
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Asher

MAA Harbour Island

Element

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2 Bayshore

111 N 12th St, Unit 1411, Unit 1411

The Fitzgerald

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Nine15

1208 E Kennedy Blvd

326 Plant
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AVE Tampa Riverwalk

777 N Ashley Dr, Unit 2909, Unit 2909

1208 E Kennedy Blvd, Unit 1218

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Beach Flats

La Union

Olympus Harbour Island

777 N Ashley Dr

500 Harbour Island
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1120 E Kennedy Blvd, Unit 1221, Unit 1221

777 N Ashley Dr, Unit 502, Unit 502

345 Bayshore Blvd
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Center Tampa Studio Apartments | $2,085 | $1,450 | $4,710 |
| City Center Tampa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,369 | $1,420 | $4,613 |
| City Center Tampa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,238 | $1,256 | $8,491 |
| City Center Tampa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,959 | $1,930 | $7,922 |
| City Center Tampa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,115 | $1,517 | $6,813 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 39 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tempo at Encore | The Minuet | 1BR,1BA | $1,420 |
| Warehouse Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| La Union | A2AM - WDU | 1BR,1BA | $1,514 |
| Legacy Encore | Strength | Studio,1BA | $1,561 |
| The Stevedore | A1A-WDU | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| SkyHouse Channelside | The Riverwalk | 1BR,1BA | $1,842 |
| Bell Channelside | Deluxe One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,844 |
| NAVARA | E2 | Studio,1BA | $1,861 |
| Arabelle Riverwalk | S1.3 | Studio,1BA | $1,873 |
| Anchor Riverwalk | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,968 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center Tampa, FL
As of April 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the City Center Tampa area is the $2.39 price per square foot Deluxe Two Bedroom Model at Bell Channelside in the in the Ybor City neighborhood starting from $2,859. The second greatest value City Center Tampa apartment is the 700 S Harbour Island Blvd Model at 700 S Harbour Island Blvd, Unit unit 234 starting at $3,300 with a $2.79 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Channelside | Deluxe Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.39 |
| 700 S Harbour Island Blvd, Unit unit 234 | 700 S Harbour Island Blvd | 2BR,2BA | $2.79 |
| The Slade at Channelside | Two Bedroom B2B | 2BR,2BA | $2.76 |
| Channel Club | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 858 sqft (Y) | 1BR,1BA | $2.97 |
| Aurora | CASSIOPEIA | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| La Union | A9A | 1BR,1BA | $2.97 |
| The Tempo at Encore | The Minuet | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Modera Encore | A03 | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| Warehouse Lofts | Loft C | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| Legacy Encore | Strength | Studio ,1BA | $3.18 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $1,968.
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 $3,725.
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 1 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 $1,646 which is $2,079 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in City Center Tampa.
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