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2914 N 10th St

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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 Miles at Ybor priced from $1,025. Davis Islands Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Downtown Tampa apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Miles at YborThe Murphy Co-Living Suite1BR,1BA$1,025
Davis Islands Apartments53 Davis Blvd1BR,1BA$1,350
Canopy West River Phase II1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,391
Beach FlatsA41BR,1BA$1,399
Warehouse LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
The Flats at Seminole HeightsCabana1BR,1BA$1,450
Legacy EncoreStrengthStudio,1BA$1,498
The Residences at SohoCordova1BR,1BA$1,509

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Tampa, FL

As of November 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Tampa area is the $2.08 price per square foot 2225 E 9th Ave Model at The Casitas & Lofts at Casa Ybor in the in the Ybor City neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Downtown Tampa apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Model at Erin Villas starting at $2,185 with a $1.99 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Casitas & Lofts at Casa Ybor2225 E 9th Ave3BR,1BA$2.08
Erin Villas2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.99
315 S Delaware AveStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$2.11
SoHo Apartments2/12BR,1BA$2.20
2402 E Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Unit Unit 32402 E Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd2BR,1BA$1.50
The Vintage Lofts at West EndDuque (A1A)1BR,1BA$2.12
The Residences at SohoCordova1BR,1BA$2.10
The Flats at Seminole HeightsCabana1BR,1BA$2.07
1910 E Palm Ave, Unit 112101910 E Palm Ave1BR,1BA$2.19
Canopy West River Phase II1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.13

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Tampa

A Local Expert's guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Tampa Bay area for affordable living. Find your perfect Tampa Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Tampa, Tampa, FL

Ranked #18

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 $1,509.

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 $1,025, 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 100 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 $771 which is $3,429 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Tampa.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert’s Guide To the 10 Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Tampa

Written by: Vickie Ferguson

Hi, and welcome to ApartmentHomeLiving.com, we're here to provide you with all the information you need about top areas in and around Tampa that are great choices to call home.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.