
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cove Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $800 (26 Rentals)
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Rocky Creek Village

Atwater Westchase

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Citrus Run

6332 Newtown Cir, Unit B2

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9119 Tudor Dr

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6306 Newtown Cir

9209 Tudor Dr

Camden Bay

6336 Newtown Cir
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6340 Newtown Cir

9105 Tudor Dr
Cove, Tampa, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cove?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cove Studio Apartments | $1,166 | $800 | $1,286 |
| Cove 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,548 | $1,100 | $3,779 |
| Cove 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,959 | $1,400 | $4,412 |
| Cove 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,575 | $1,805 | $10,000+ |
| Cove 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,467 | $2,425 | $2,510 |
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Cheapest Available Cove Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cove area of Tampa, FL is a Studio unit found at Rocky Creek Village priced from $1,000. Atwater Westchase has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here are the most affordable Cove apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Creek Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| Atwater Westchase | Studio Reno | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| Newport | One Bed / One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,185 |
| WestEnd | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,226 |
| Hanley Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Ascent Citrus Park | Moro | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| Captiva Club Apartments | Calusa | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
| Palmera Pointe | 1x1 754 SQ FT | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
| Mallory Square | Bahia | 1BR,1BA | $1,366 |
| Preserve at Mobbly Bay | Calla | Upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $1,377 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cove, FL
As of April 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cove area is the $1.81 price per square foot B2 Model at Irving Place North Rocky Point in the in the Pelican Island neighborhood starting from $2,220. The second greatest value Cove apartment is the B2B Model at Bell Westchase starting at $2,237 with a $2.03 price per square foot in the West Tampa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cove apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irving Place North Rocky Point | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.81 |
| Bell Westchase | B2B | 2BR,2BA | $2.03 |
| Citrus Run | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Preserve at Mobbly Bay | Calla | Upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| West Park Village by ARIUM | Magnolia | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| Veranda at Westchase | 1 BEDROOM 1 BATH - A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Mallory Square | Baybreeze | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| Palmera Pointe | 1x1 754 SQ FT | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Audubon Village | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Hanley Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
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Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cove Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Cove?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cove is under $1,377.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cove?
The cheapest apartment in Cove is Rocky Creek Village which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Cove costs $2,467.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cove?
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 70 regular apartments in Cove 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 Cove?
Cheap apartments in Cove have an average cost of $532 which is $1,935 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cove.
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