
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $600 (61 Rentals)
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1907 N Morgan St

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1005 W Grace St, Unit Studio

Davis Islands Apartments

Tempo at Encore

Warehouse Lofts

Buchman

Casa Marti

Casa Oliva

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La Union

The Residences at 801 East Whiting Street

The Stevedore

Casa Pedroso

216 S Cedar Ave

Claro on 7th

Innovo Hyde Park

Inscription Channel District

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7th & Oak
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The Slade at Channelside

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The Pearl

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Asher

Channel Club

Modera Encore

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Pierhouse at Channelside

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Cora

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Arabelle Riverwalk

Manor Riverside

AVE Tampa Riverwalk

Element

MAA Harbour Island

Aurora

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The MAV

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Nine15

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501 S Magnolia Ave

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1120 E Kennedy Blvd, Unit Crimson

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2 Bayshore

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The Eusonian

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Downtown, Tampa, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Studio Apartments | $2,076 | $1,300 | $3,654 |
| Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,447 | $1,005 | $4,708 |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,472 | $1,249 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,103 | $1,979 | $7,105 |
| Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,023 | $1,560 | $5,495 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 61 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Neighborhood of Tampa, FL.
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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 Miles at Ybor priced from $1,005. Tempo at Encore has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,420. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles at Ybor | The Murphy Co-Living Suite | 1BR,1BA | $1,005 |
| Tempo at Encore | The Minuet | 1BR,1BA | $1,420 |
| Warehouse Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,435 |
| Casa Marti | Candido | Studio,1BA | $1,507 |
| Casa Oliva | Corona | Studio,1BA | $1,525 |
| Legacy Encore | Strength | Studio,1BA | $1,543 |
| La Union | A2AM - WDU | 1BR,1BA | $1,601 |
| The Residences at 801 East Whiting Street | Ori Studio - 433 sq.ft. Income Restricted | Studio,1BA | $1,606 |
| The Stevedore | A1A-WDU | 1BR,1BA | $1,656 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, FL
As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $3.24 price per square foot B9 Model at 500 Harbour Island in the in the Historic Ybor neighborhood starting from $4,218. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the B10C Model at AVE Tampa Riverwalk starting at $3,270 with a $2.81 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 Harbour Island | B9 | 2BR,2BA | $3.24 |
| AVE Tampa Riverwalk | B10C | 2BR,2BA | $2.81 |
| Modera Encore | A11D | 1BR,1BA | $3.05 |
| 326 Plant | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1.5BA | $3.21 |
| Tempo at Encore | The Minuet | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Warehouse Lofts | Loft A | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
| Bell Channelside | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
| The Slade at Channelside | One Bedroom with Den A1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.24 |
| 1005 W Grace St, Unit Studio | 1005 W Grace St | Studio ,1BA | $2.36 |
| Legacy Encore | Strength | Studio ,1BA | $3.14 |
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 $1,435.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Apartment is $1,061 at Miles at Ybor.
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 $2,164 at Innovo Hyde Park.
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 $2,814.
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