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

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Legacy Encore
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$1,566 - $4,029

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Legacy Encore

1251 Ray Charles BlvdTampa, FL 33602
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7th & Oak
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$1,916 - $3,867

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

7th & Oak

1701 N Florida AveTampa, FL 33602
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NAVARA
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$2,031 - $3,355

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Base Rent$2,031 - $3,355

Total Monthly Price$2,031 - $3,355
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NAVARA

921 N Central AveTampa, FL 33602
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Asher
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$2,015 - $8,008

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Asher

1050 Water StTampa, FL 33602
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Cora
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$2,091 - $12,553

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Base Rent$2,091 - $12,553

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Cora

1011 E Cumberland AveTampa, FL 33602
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Arabelle Riverwalk
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$2,148 - $6,870

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Base Rent$2,148 - $6,870

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Arabelle Riverwalk

202 S Parker StTampa, FL 33606
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The MAV
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$2,276 - $4,041

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The MAV

601 N 12th StTampa, FL 33602
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Nine15
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$2,278 - $7,096

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Nine15

915 N Franklin StTampa, FL 33602
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$2,550

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1120 E Kennedy Blvd, Unit Crimson

1120 E Kennedy Blvd
TampaFL33602
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2 Bayshore
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$2,586 - $5,514

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2 Bayshore

101 W Beach PlTampa, FL 33606
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Tampa Park Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Miles at YborThe Murphy Co-Living Suite1BR,1BA$1,005
Tempo at EncoreThe Minuet1BR,1BA$1,420
Warehouse LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,435
Casa MartiCandidoStudio,1BA$1,507
Casa OlivaCoronaStudio,1BA$1,525
Legacy EncoreStrengthStudio,1BA$1,543
La UnionA2AM - WDU1BR,1BA$1,601
The Residences at 801 East Whiting StreetOri Studio - 433 sq.ft. Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$1,606
The StevedoreA1A-WDU1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
500 Harbour IslandB92BR,2BA$3.24
AVE Tampa RiverwalkB10C2BR,2BA$2.81
Modera EncoreA11D1BR,1BA$3.05
326 Plant1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1.5BA$3.21
Tempo at EncoreThe Minuet1BR,1BA$1.93
Warehouse LoftsLoft A1BR,1BA$2.46
Bell ChannelsideOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.83
The Slade at ChannelsideOne Bedroom with Den A1A1BR,1BA$3.24
1005 W Grace St, Unit Studio1005 W Grace StStudio ,1BA$2.36
Legacy EncoreStrengthStudio ,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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