Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Tampa Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $500 (103 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Tampa area of Tampa.

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 2208 E 15th Ave

$975

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$975
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$975

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 15

2208 E 15th Ave

TampaFL33605
property at 2807 N 21st St

$975

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$975
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$975

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 15

2807 N 21st St

TampaFL33605

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property at 104 E Euclid Ave

$1,200 - $1,300

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$1,200 - $1,300
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$1,200 - $1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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104 E Euclid Ave

TampaFL33602

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property at 1515 E 31st Ave

$1,250 - $1,550

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1515 E 31st Ave

TampaFL33610

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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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Lector 85
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$1,615 - $3,549
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Lector 85

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 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed 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 St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,095
Canopy West River Phase II1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,299
The Residences at SohoBiago1BR,1BA$1,335
The Flats at Seminole HeightsCabana1BR,1BA$1,350
The Tempo at EncoreThe Minuet1BR,1BA$1,420
Warehouse LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
Lector 85LigeroStudio,1BA$1,485
Casa MartiArnaoStudio,1BA$1,498
The Casitas & Lofts at Casa Ybor2306 E 8th Ave1BR,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Tampa, FL

As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Tampa area is the $2.00 price per square foot Rodriquez (B2B) Model at The Vintage Lofts at West End in the in the East Tampa neighborhood starting from $2,159. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Vintage Lofts at West EndRodriquez (B2B)2BR,2BA$2.00
315 S Delaware AveStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$2.11
The Casitas & Lofts at Casa Ybor2306 E 8th Ave1BR,1BA$1.88
The Tempo at EncoreThe Minuet1BR,1BA$1.93
Columbus Court2x12BR,1BA$1.03
220 Madison Student HousingThe Bayshore: Stunning Two Bedroom Apartment w...2BR,1BA$2.11
The Flats at Seminole HeightsCabana1BR,1BA$1.93
Cigar LoftsRobusto Retreat2BR,2BA$1.88
Canopy West River Phase II1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.99
The Residences at SohoBiago1BR,1BA$2.13

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Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Tampa

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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 $1,550.

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 $4,184.

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 186 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 $819 which is $3,365 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Tampa.

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