Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Tampa Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $600 (42 Rentals)

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property at 401 E Columbus Dr

$600

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$600

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$600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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401 E Columbus Dr, Unit 3

401 E Columbus Dr
TampaFL33602
property at 401 E Columbus Dr

$600

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$600

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$600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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401 E Columbus Dr, Unit 4

401 E Columbus Dr
TampaFL33602
property at 2319 E 10th Ave

$800

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$800

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$800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2319 E 10th Ave

TampaFL33605

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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 Jul 15

2807 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 Jul 15

2208 E 15th Ave

TampaFL33605

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property at 401 E Columbus Dr

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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401 E Columbus Dr, Unit 2

401 E Columbus Dr
TampaFL33602
property at 2603 N 29th St

$1,450 - $1,500

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$1,450 - $1,500

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$1,450 - $1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2603 N 29th St

TampaFL33605

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property at 2010 E Palm Ave

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2010 E Palm Ave, Unit 15208

2010 E Palm Ave
TampaFL33605
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
property at 1120 E Kennedy Blvd

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1120 E Kennedy Blvd, Unit 1217

1120 E Kennedy Blvd
TampaFL33602
property at 209 W Emily St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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209 W Emily St

TampaFL33603

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property at 1910 E Palm Ave

$1,625 - $2,595

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1910 E Palm Ave

TampaFL33605
property at 2907 N 15th St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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2907 N 15th St

TampaFL33605
property at 1716 E Columbus Dr

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1716 E Columbus Dr

TampaFL33605

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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. Miles at Ybor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,037. Here are the most affordable Downtown Tampa apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Columbus Court2x12BR,1BA$753
Miles at YborThe Miles Co-Living Suite1BR,1BA$1,037
2301 N Jefferson St, Apt 3StudioStudio,1BA$1,095
The Flats at Seminole HeightsCabana1BR,1BA$1,299
The Residences at SohoCordova1BR,1BA$1,375
The Tempo at EncoreThe Minuet1BR,1BA$1,420
Warehouse LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Tampa, FL

As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Tampa area is the $2.00 price per square foot 2909 E 25th Ave Model at 2909 E 25th Ave in the in the Ybor City neighborhood starting from $1,975. 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.
2909 E 25th Ave2909 E 25th Ave3BR,1BA$2.00
315 S Delaware AveStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$2.11
The Casitas & Lofts at Casa Ybor1407 N 15th Street2BR,1BA$2.03
The Tempo at EncoreThe Minuet1BR,1BA$1.93
601 W Warren Ave, Unit 601 W Warren Apartment601 W Warren Ave2BR,1BA$2.04
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$1.86
Cigar LoftsRobusto Retreat2BR,2BA$1.88
The Residences at SohoBiago1BR,1BA$2.20

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Tampa, Tampa, FL

Ranked #18

Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Tampa

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Tampa?

There are currently 346 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Tampa, FL with pricing that ranges from $850 to $9,037. There are also 219 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Tampa ranging from $600 to $25,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Tampa?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Tampa ranges from $600 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,394.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Tampa?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Tampa range from $1,495 to $9,037, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $975 to $15,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,559.

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