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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
The Residences at SohoBiago1BR,1BA$1,309
The Flats at Seminole HeightsCabana1BR,1BA$1,350
Canopy West River Phase II1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,391
Beach FlatsA41BR,1BA$1,399
Lector 85CandelaStudio,1BA$1,399
Warehouse LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
The Hyde Park CollectionA3Studio,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Tampa, FL

As of January 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Tampa area is the $1.68 price per square foot 2314 E 8th Ave Model at The Casitas & Lofts at Casa Ybor in the in the Ybor City neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Downtown Tampa apartment is the 2909 E 25th Ave Model at 2909 E 25th Ave, Unit A 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.
The Casitas & Lofts at Casa Ybor2314 E 8th Ave2BR,1BA$1.68
2909 E 25th Ave, Unit A2909 E 25th Ave3BR,1BA$2.00
The StevedoreB1BW2BR,2BA$2.11
315 S Delaware AveStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$2.11
The Tempo at EncoreThe Minuet1BR,1BA$1.93
Columbus Court2x12BR,1BA$1.03
1701 W Cherry St, Unit A1701 W Cherry St2BR,1BA$1.82
The Flats at Seminole HeightsCabana1BR,1BA$1.93
Canopy West River Phase II1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.13
The Residences at SohoBiago1BR,1BA$2.09

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Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Tampa

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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 $1,400.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Tampa is Miles at Ybor which is listed at $936, while the average apartment in Downtown Tampa costs $33,930.

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 56 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 $660 which is $33,270 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Tampa.

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