
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the City Center Tampa Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $600 (33 Rentals)
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Warehouse Lofts

1120 E Kennedy Blvd, Unit 1217

La Union

The Trio at Encore

The Residences at 801 East Whiting Street

The Stevedore

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Legacy Encore

101 N Meridian

Modera Encore

SkyHouse Channelside

Aurora

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Asher

The Slade at Channelside
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MAA Harbour Island

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111 N 12th St, Unit 1510

111 N 12th St, Unit 1411

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Nine15

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Harrison Residences

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Arabelle Riverwalk

AVE Tampa Riverwalk
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Cora

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The MAV

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Pierhouse at Channelside

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Beach Flats

1208 E Kennedy Blvd

500 Harbour Island

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Center Tampa Studio Apartments | $2,158 | $1,450 | $4,171 |
| City Center Tampa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,405 | $1,420 | $4,067 |
| City Center Tampa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,321 | $1,249 | $7,135 |
| City Center Tampa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,135 | $1,979 | $7,019 |
| City Center Tampa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,355 | $1,560 | $5,495 |
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There are currently 33 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 | $1,569 |
| The Residences at 801 East Whiting Street | Ori Studio - 433 sq.ft. Income Restricted | Studio,1BA | $1,606 |
| The Stevedore | A1A-WDU | 1BR,1BA | $1,756 |
| Legacy Encore | Strength | Studio,1BA | $1,847 |
| Modera Encore | A01 | 1BR,1BA | $1,985 |
| 101 N Meridian | One Bedroom - A1B | 1BR,1BA | $2,016 |
| The Slade at Channelside | Studio E1B | Studio,1BA | $2,053 |
| SkyHouse Channelside | The Hillsborough | Studio,1BA | $2,073 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center Tampa, FL
As of August 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the City Center Tampa area is the $2.82 price per square foot Traditional 3x2 1505 SF Model at MAA Harbour Island in the in the Historic Ybor neighborhood starting from $4,240. The second greatest value City Center Tampa apartment is the B17C Model at AVE Tampa Riverwalk starting at $3,581 with a $2.74 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAA Harbour Island | Traditional 3x2 1505 SF | 3BR,2BA | $2.82 |
| AVE Tampa Riverwalk | B17C | 2BR,2BA | $2.74 |
| Bell Channelside | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.42 |
| Aurora | CORONA | 1BR,1BA | $3.04 |
| Modera Encore | A11D | 1BR,1BA | $3.05 |
| The Tempo at Encore | The Minuet | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| The Slade at Channelside | Studio E1B | Studio ,1BA | $2.84 |
| NAVARA | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.25 |
| Warehouse Lofts | Loft C | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| La Union | A2AM - WDU | 1BR,1BA | $2.98 |
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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 $2,073.
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 $2,482.
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 206 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 $811 which is $1,671 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in City Center Tampa.
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