
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Tampa Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $600 (66 Rentals)
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3511 N Dartmouth Ave

1014 E 31st Ave

Miles at Ybor

Edge at 1702

3407 N Avenida Republica de Cuba

2301 N Jefferson St

2914 N 10th St

1905 W St Louis St

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1701 W Cherry St, Unit Unit A
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2916 N 16th St

The Residences at Soho

The Flats at Seminole Heights

712 E Floribraska Ave

111 S Newport Ave

Canopy West River Phase II

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The Tempo at Encore

Warehouse Lofts

205 W Amelia Ave
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3618 Machado St

2802 Banza St

Davis Islands Apartments

1301 S Howard Ave

2408 W Cypress St

Innovo Hyde Park

The Trio at Encore

Casa Oliva

1910 E Columbus Dr

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Lector 85
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Apella on Newport

Casa Marti

The Vintage Lofts at West End

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Legacy Encore

Casa Socarras

2912 E Columbus Dr

Ybor Lofts

2004 N Howard Ave

Buchman

916 S Oregon
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The Residences at 801 East Whiting Street

1007 E 32nd Ave

2702 N Florida Ave

7th & Oak

Casa Pedroso

916 S Rome

Cora

Havana Square Apartments

Noho Flats

MAA Harbour Island
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Downtown Tampa, Tampa, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Tampa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Tampa Studio Apartments | $1,916 | $850 | $4,465 |
| Downtown Tampa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,290 | $895 | $5,489 |
| Downtown Tampa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,140 | $1,256 | $9,312 |
| Downtown Tampa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,815 | $1,847 | $6,869 |
| Downtown Tampa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,246 | $1,517 | $7,530 |
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There are currently 66 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Tampa Neighborhood of Tampa, FL.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Tampa Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Tampa area of Tampa, FL is a 2 Beds unit found at Columbus Court priced from $753. Miles at Ybor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $936. Here are the most affordable Downtown Tampa apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Court | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $753 |
| Miles at Ybor | The Murphy Co-Living Suite | 1BR,1BA | $936 |
| Edge at 1702 | Platt | Studio,1BA | $939 |
| 2301 N Jefferson St | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| The Residences at Soho | Biago | 1BR,1BA | $1,324 |
| The Flats at Seminole Heights | Cabana | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Canopy West River Phase II | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| The Hyde Park Collection | A3 | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| The Tempo at Encore | The Minuet | 1BR,1BA | $1,420 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Tampa, FL
As of March 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Tampa area is the $2.00 price per square foot 2909 E 25th Ave Model at 2909 E 25th Ave in the in the Ybor City neighborhood starting from $1,975. The second greatest value Downtown Tampa apartment is the Studio, 1 bath Model at 315 S Delaware Ave starting at $1,895 with a $2.11 price per square foot in the Historic Ybor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Tampa apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2909 E 25th Ave | 2909 E 25th Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 315 S Delaware Ave | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $2.11 |
| Bell Channelside | Deluxe One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| The Tempo at Encore | The Minuet | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Columbus Court | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| 1701 W Cherry St, Unit A | 1701 W Cherry St | 2BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| Davis Islands Apartments | 312 Danube Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
| The Flats at Seminole Heights | Cabana | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Canopy West River Phase II | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| The Residences at Soho | Biago | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Tampa Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Tampa?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Tampa is at Edge at 1702 listed at $939.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Tampa Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Tampa Apartment is $936 at Miles at Ybor.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Tampa Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Tampa is starting from $753 at Columbus Court.
What is the most affordable Downtown Tampa Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Downtown Tampa Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Residences at Soho and starts from $2,200.
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