
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Tampa Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $600 (76 Rentals)
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2917 N 15th St

The Hyde Park Collection

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2011 Davis St, Unit C

505 1/2 E Virginia Ave

Miles at Ybor

2301 N Jefferson St, Apt 3

The Casitas & Lofts at Casa Ybor

1515 E 31st Ave

1912 E 19th Ave
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2817 N Taliaferro Ave

104 E Euclid Ave, Unit JuniorSuite

101 N 12th St

The Residences at Soho

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1005 W Grace St, Unit Studio

1105 E 28th Ave

The Flats at Seminole Heights

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3615 N 25th St, Unit Apt B

2017 Oceanview Pl

1726 W Chestnut St
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Warehouse Lofts

2603 N 29th St

Niche | Luxury Apartments

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Apella on Newport

Buchman

2601 N 29th St

1120 E Kennedy Blvd, Unit 1217

Casa Marti

The Hadley at Hyde Park
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714 E Floribraska Ave

Casa Oliva

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Legacy Encore

Davis Islands Apartments

2704 E Columbus Dr

323 N Westland Ave

Trio at Encore

Case Residences — Palma Ceia, Tampa

La Union

The Residences at 801 East Whiting Street
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407 S Melville Ave

The Stevedore

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Lector 85

Casa Pedroso

Mirasol Apartments

916 S Oregon

64 Davis Blvd

Tampa Park Apartments

Columbus Court

Renaissance at West River
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Downtown Tampa, Tampa, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Tampa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Tampa Studio Apartments | $2,031 | $850 | $3,853 |
| Downtown Tampa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,343 | $1,005 | $4,609 |
| Downtown Tampa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,140 | $1,249 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Tampa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,745 | $1,325 | $7,238 |
| Downtown Tampa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,331 | $1,560 | $7,145 |
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There are currently 76 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Tampa Neighborhood of Tampa, FL.
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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 $1,005. Here are the most affordable Downtown Tampa apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Court | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $753 |
| Miles at Ybor | The Murphy Co-Living Suite | 1BR,1BA | $1,005 |
| The Casitas & Lofts at Casa Ybor | 1603 1/2 E 7th Ave | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| The Residences at Soho | Tuscany | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| The Flats at Seminole Heights | Cabana | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Tempo at Encore | The Minuet | 1BR,1BA | $1,420 |
| Warehouse Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,435 |
| Hyde Park Towers Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,499 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Tampa, FL
As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Tampa area is the $1.14 price per square foot 2BR/2.5BA Model at 1808 E. Columbus Drive in the in the Ybor City neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Downtown Tampa apartment is the Traditional 2x2 1183-1343 SF Model at MAA Hyde Park starting at $2,942 with a $2.23 price per square foot in the Downtown Tampa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Tampa apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1808 E. Columbus Drive | 2BR/2.5BA | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.14 |
| MAA Hyde Park | Traditional 2x2 1183-1343 SF | 2BR,2BA | $2.23 |
| 2909 E 25th Ave | 2909 E 25th Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Tempo at Encore | The Minuet | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Columbus Court | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| The Flats at Seminole Heights | Cabana | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Cigar Lofts | Robusto Retreat | 2BR,2BA | $1.88 |
| 1005 W Grace St, Unit Studio | 1005 W Grace St | Studio ,1BA | $2.36 |
| The Casitas & Lofts at Casa Ybor | 1603 1/2 E 7th Ave | Studio ,1BA | $2.00 |
| 2011 Davis St, Unit C | 2011 Davis St | Studio ,1BA | $1.79 |
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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 $1,499.
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 $1,005, while the average apartment in Downtown Tampa costs $2,373.
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 228 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 $706 which is $1,667 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Tampa.
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