Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Tampa Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $600 (53 Rentals)

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Tampa Park Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tampa Park Apartments

1417 Tampa Park PlzTampa, FL 33602
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Vista 400
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Vista 400

400 E Harrison StTampa, FL 33602
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Ella at Encore
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ella at Encore

1210 E Ray Charles AveTampa, FL 33602
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Aqua Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Aqua Apartments

4505 N Rome AveTampa, FL 33603
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The Eusonian
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Eusonian

610 W Horatio StTampa, FL 33606
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Schoolhouse Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Schoolhouse Flats

404 S Newport AveTampa, FL 33606
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Jackson Heights
1 Bedroom Apartments

Jackson Heights

3700 Lowry CtTampa, FL 33610
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Parkland Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

Parkland Flats

1308 S De Soto AveTampa, FL 33606

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407 S Melville Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

407 S Melville Ave

407 S Melville AveTampa, FL 33606
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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 1 Bed unit found at Mobley Park priced from $991. Miles at Ybor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Downtown Tampa apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mobley ParkElm1BR,1BA$991
Miles at YborA1A1BR,1BA$1,100
Davis Islands Apartments127 E. Davis Blvd1BR,1BA$1,450
Warehouse LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
Apella on Newport6BR/6BA - F26BR,6BA$1,520
NicheMS1-OStudio,1BA$1,550
East Ybor CasitasCasita 23061BR,1BA$1,550
Casa Oliva - Ybor CityStudioStudio,1BA$1,575
NuMi LivingThe SheiStudio,1BA$1,599
The Flats at Seminole HeightsBungalow2BR,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Tampa, FL

As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Tampa area is the $2.19 price per square foot 504 S Armenia Ave Model at 504 S Armenia Ave, Unit 1323 in the in the Downtown Tampa neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Downtown Tampa apartment is the Rodriquez (B2B) Model at The Vintage Lofts at West End starting at $2,259 with a $2.10 price per square foot in the East Tampa 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.
504 S Armenia Ave, Unit 1323504 S Armenia Ave2BR,2BA$2.19
The Vintage Lofts at West EndRodriquez (B2B)2BR,2BA$2.10
The Flats at Seminole HeightsThe Flat2BR,1.5BA$1.81
SoHo Apartments2/12BR,1BA$2.29
East Ybor CasitasCasita 23061BR,1BA$1.88
Apella on Newport2BR/2BA - B12BR,2BA$2.37
2322 W Saint John St, Unit B2322 W Saint John St2BR,1BA$2.41
The Place at Davis Islands1x11BR,1BA$2.41
Warehouse LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.49
Mobley ParkElm1BR,1BA$1.80

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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 $1,600.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Tampa is Mobley Park which is listed at $991, while the average apartment in Downtown Tampa costs $4,200.

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 97 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 $634 which is $3,566 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Tampa.

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