Cheap Homes for Rent in the City Center Tampa Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $1,500 (5 Rentals)

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property at 1120 E Kennedy Blvd

$1,500

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$1,500

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1120 E Kennedy Blvd, Unit 1217

1120 E Kennedy Blvd
TampaFL33602

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property at 111 N 12th St

$2,300 - $3,400

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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111 N 12th St

TampaFL33602

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City Center Tampa, Tampa, FL Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Tempo at EncoreThe Minuet1BR,1BA$1,420
Warehouse LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
The Residences at 801 East Whiting StreetOri Studio - 433 sq.ft. Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$1,606

Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center Tampa, FL

As of August 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the City Center Tampa area is the $2.32 price per square foot Trinidad Model at Pierhouse at Channelside in the in the Historic Ybor neighborhood starting from $3,112. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pierhouse at ChannelsideTrinidad2BR,2BA$2.32
AVE Tampa RiverwalkB17C2BR,2BA$2.74
Bell ChannelsideTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.56
AuroraCORONA1BR,1BA$3.09
Channel Club1 Bedroom 1 Bath 858 sqft (Z)1BR,1BA$2.73
Modera EncoreA11D1BR,1BA$3.15
The Tempo at EncoreThe Minuet1BR,1BA$1.93
La UnionA7A1BR,1BA$2.75
NAVARAA21BR,1BA$3.02
Warehouse LoftsLoft C1BR,1BA$2.82

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
City Center Tampa, Tampa, FL

Ranked #95

Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about City Center Tampa

What type of rentals are currently available in City Center Tampa?

There are currently 57 Apartments for Rent in City Center Tampa, FL with pricing that ranges from $1,239 to $7,995. There are also 27 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in City Center Tampa ranging from $1,500 to $6,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in City Center Tampa?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in City Center Tampa ranges from $1,500 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,974.

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