Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Tampa Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $600 (104 Rentals)

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property at 2319 E 10th Ave

$800

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$800
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$800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2319 E 10th Ave

TampaFL33605
property at 1411 E 27th Ave

$900

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$900
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$900

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1411 E 27th Ave

TampaFL33605

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property at 2208 E 15th Ave

$1,200

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$1,200
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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

2208 E 15th Ave

TampaFL33605

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property at 104 E Euclid Ave

$1,400

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$1,400
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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

104 E Euclid Ave

TampaFL33602
property at 119 W 26th Ave

$1,450

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$1,450
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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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119 W 26th Ave

TampaFL33603

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Apella on Newport
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$1,490 - $2,010
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2 to 6 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 21

Apella on Newport

311 N Newport AveTampa, FL 33606
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property at 1515 E 31st Ave

$1,500 - $1,700

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1515 E 31st Ave

TampaFL33610
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Legacy Encore
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$1,534 - $4,338
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Legacy Encore

1251 Ray Charles BlvdTampa, FL 33602
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NAVARA
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$1,644 - $3,201
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$1,644 - $3,201
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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921 N Central AveTampa, FL 33602
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property at 407 S Melville Ave

$1,650 - $2,999

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$1,650 - $2,999
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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407 S Melville Ave

TampaFL33606

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Downtown Tampa, Tampa, FL Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Columbus Court2x12BR,1BA$753
Miles at YborThe Murphy Co-Living Suite1BR,1BA$936
2301 N Jefferson St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,095
Canopy West River Phase II1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,299
The Residences at SohoTuscanyStudio,1BA$1,299
The Flats at Seminole HeightsCabana1BR,1BA$1,350
The Tempo at EncoreThe Minuet1BR,1BA$1,420
Warehouse LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
Davis Islands Apartments301 Danube1BR,1BA$1,450
Innovo Hyde ParkStudioStudio,1BA$1,521

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Tampa, FL

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Tampa area is the $2.26 price per square foot Deluxe Two Bedroom Model at Bell Channelside in the in the Ybor City neighborhood starting from $2,705. The second greatest value Downtown Tampa apartment is the 2909 E 25th Ave Model at 2909 E 25th Ave starting at $1,975 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Ybor City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Tampa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bell ChannelsideDeluxe Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.26
2909 E 25th Ave2909 E 25th Ave3BR,1BA$2.00
315 S Delaware AveStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$2.11
218 W Indiana Ave, Unit 218 W Indiana218 W Indiana Ave1BR,1BA$1.78
SoHo Apartments2/12BR,1BA$2.28
The Vintage Lofts at West EndDuque (A1A)1BR,1BA$2.12
The Tempo at EncoreThe Minuet1BR,1BA$1.93
Columbus Court2x12BR,1BA$1.03
The Flats at Seminole HeightsCabana1BR,1BA$1.93
Canopy West River Phase II1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.99

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Downtown Tampa, Tampa, FL

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Florida including Downtown Tampa, Tampa, and the greater Tampa area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, apartment complexes for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Tampa Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Tampa?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Tampa is under $1,521.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Tampa?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Tampa is 2301 N Jefferson St which is listed at $1,095, while the average apartment in Downtown Tampa costs $4,136.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 52 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Tampa?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Tampa have an average cost of $728 which is $3,408 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Tampa.

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