Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Tampa Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $600 (103 Rentals)

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property at 2319 E 10th Ave

$800

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$800
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2319 E 10th Ave

TampaFL33605
property at 2807 N 21st St

$950

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$950
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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

2807 N 21st St

TampaFL33605
property at 2716 N 21st St

$950

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$950
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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2716 N 21st St

TampaFL33605
property at 2208 E 15th Ave

$975

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$975
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$975

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

2208 E 15th Ave

TampaFL33605

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property at 1515 E 31st Ave

$1,200 - $1,500

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1515 E 31st Ave

TampaFL33610

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property at 2603 N 29th St

$1,450 - $1,500

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$1,450 - $1,500
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2603 N 29th St

TampaFL33605
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Apella on Newport
$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 2601 N 29th St

$1,500

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$1,500
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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2601 N 29th St

TampaFL33605

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property at 2115 W Cass St

$1,650

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$1,650
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2115 W Cass St

TampaFL33606

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Legacy Encore
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$1,686 - $3,585
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Legacy Encore

1251 Ray Charles BlvdTampa, FL 33602
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Lector 85
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$1,701 - $3,064
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2409 E 2nd AveTampa, FL 33605
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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. 2301 N Jefferson St, Apt 3 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here are the most affordable Downtown Tampa apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Columbus Court2x12BR,1BA$753
2301 N Jefferson St, Apt 3StudioStudio,1BA$1,095
The Residences at SohoCordova1BR,1BA$1,345
The Flats at Seminole HeightsCabana1BR,1BA$1,350
The Tempo at EncoreThe Minuet1BR,1BA$1,420
Warehouse LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
Hyde Park Towers Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,499
Casa MartiCandidoStudio,1BA$1,507
Davis Islands Apartments301 Danube1BR,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Tampa, FL

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Tampa area is the $2.19 price per square foot Trinidad Model at Ybor Lofts in the in the Ybor City neighborhood starting from $2,589. 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.
Ybor LoftsTrinidad2BR,2BA$2.19
2909 E 25th Ave2909 E 25th Ave3BR,1BA$2.00
315 S Delaware AveStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$2.11
601 W Warren Ave, Unit 601 W Warren Apartment601 W Warren Ave2BR,1BA$2.04
The Tempo at EncoreThe Minuet1BR,1BA$1.93
Columbus Court2x12BR,1BA$1.03
Davis Islands Apartments301 Danube1BR,1BA$2.21
The Flats at Seminole HeightsCabana1BR,1BA$1.93
Cigar LoftsRobusto Retreat2BR,2BA$1.88
The Residences at SohoBiago1BR,1BA$2.19

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Downtown Tampa, Tampa, FL

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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 $1,550.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Tampa is The Residences at Soho which is listed at $1,345, while the average apartment in Downtown Tampa costs $4,100.

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 224 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 $809 which is $3,291 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Tampa.

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