Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $600 (55 Rentals)

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Legacy Encore
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$1,794 - $3,089
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Legacy Encore

1251 Ray Charles BlvdTampa, FL 33602
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NAVARA
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$1,983 - $2,423
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$1,983 - $2,423
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

NAVARA

921 N Central AveTampa, FL 33602
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2 Bayshore
$2,170 - $5,573
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2 Bayshore

101 W Beach PlTampa, FL 33606
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property at 111 N 12th St

$2,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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111 N 12th St, Unit 1411

111 N 12th St
TampaFL33602

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Arabelle Riverwalk
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$2,277 - $8,170
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Arabelle Riverwalk

202 S Parker StTampa, FL 33606
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Nine15
$2,471 - $5,434
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Nine15

915 N Franklin StTampa, FL 33602
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The MAV
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$2,536 - $4,996
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The MAV

601 N 12th StTampa, FL 33602
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property at 1704 N 17th St

$2,678 - $2,682

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1704 N 17th St

TampaFL33605
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Tampa Park Apartments
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Tampa Park Apartments

1417 Tampa Park PlzTampa, FL 33602
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The Eusonian
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Eusonian

610 W Horatio StTampa, FL 33606
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Beach Flats
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Beach Flats

211 W Beach PlTampa, FL 33606
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Addison Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Addison Flats

801 W Azeele StTampa, FL 33606
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Cheapest Available Downtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown area of Tampa, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at The Tempo at Encore priced from $1,420. Warehouse Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Tempo at EncoreThe Minuet1BR,1BA$1,420
Warehouse LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
Casa MartiArnaoStudio,1BA$1,498
Innovo Hyde ParkPalma Ceia - Studio 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,585
The Residences at 801 East Whiting StreetOri Studio - 433 sq.ft. Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$1,606
Casa PedrosoLibertyStudio,1BA$1,699
Miles at YborS1A - StudioStudio,1BA$1,725
7th & OakStudio-S1.120 WDUStudio,1BA$1,736
La UnionA7A1BR,1BA$1,800
Casa SocarrasEl Cielo1BR,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, FL

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $2.75 price per square foot Cayman Model at Pierhouse at Channelside in the in the Historic Ybor neighborhood starting from $2,978. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 2H-1 Model at The Pearl starting at $3,418 with a $3.22 price per square foot in the Historic Ybor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pierhouse at ChannelsideCayman2BR,2BA$2.75
The Pearl2H-12BR,2BA$3.22
Modera EncoreA11D1BR,1BA$3.10
The Slade at ChannelsideOne Bedroom with Den A1B1BR,1BA$2.94
The Tempo at EncoreThe Minuet1BR,1BA$1.93
Bell ChannelsideOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.73
220 Madison Student HousingThe Bayshore: Stunning Two Bedroom Apartment w...2BR,1BA$2.11
Warehouse LoftsLoft C1BR,1BA$2.82
Casa PedrosoLibertyStudio ,1BA$2.95
Casa SocarrasEl Cielo1BR,1BA$3.15

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown is at Warehouse Lofts listed at $1,450.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Apartment is $1,420 at The Tempo at Encore.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown is starting from $2,100 at Warehouse Lofts.

What is the most affordable Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Bell Channelside and starts from $3,274.

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