Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $600 (65 Rentals)

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Legacy Encore
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$1,686 - $3,585
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Legacy Encore

1251 Ray Charles BlvdTampa, FL 33602
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7th & Oak
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$1,809 - $3,831
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7th & Oak

1701 N Florida AveTampa, FL 33602
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NAVARA
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$1,880 - $3,315
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$1,880 - $3,315

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NAVARA

921 N Central AveTampa, FL 33602
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Cora
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$2,066 - $12,317
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Cora

1011 E Cumberland AveTampa, FL 33602
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property at 501 Knights Run Ave

$2,150

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501 Knights Run Ave, Unit 2122

501 Knights Run Ave
TampaFL33602
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$2,200

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111 N 12th St, Unit 1411

111 N 12th St
TampaFL33602

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Nine15
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$2,206 - $5,903
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Nine15

915 N Franklin StTampa, FL 33602
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Asher
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$2,262 - $10,863
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Asher

1050 Water StTampa, FL 33602
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The MAV
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$2,266 - $4,546
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The MAV

601 N 12th StTampa, FL 33602
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Arabelle Riverwalk
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$2,337 - $9,816
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Arabelle Riverwalk

202 S Parker StTampa, FL 33606
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2 Bayshore
$2,425 - $5,652
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2 Bayshore

101 W Beach PlTampa, FL 33606
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$2,500

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1000 W Horatio St, Unit 101

1000 W Horatio St
TampaFL33606
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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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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
Hyde Park Towers Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,499
Casa MartiCandidoStudio,1BA$1,507
Davis Islands Apartments301 Danube1BR,1BA$1,550
La UnionA2AM - WDU1BR,1BA$1,603
The Residences at 801 East Whiting StreetOri Studio - 433 sq.ft. Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$1,606
BuchmanStudioStudio,1BA$1,629
Miles at YborS1A - StudioStudio,1BA$1,656
Legacy EncoreStrengthStudio,1BA$1,686

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, FL

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $2.32 price per square foot Trinidad Model at Pierhouse at Channelside in the in the Historic Ybor neighborhood starting from $3,112. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the B17C Model at AVE Tampa Riverwalk starting at $3,581 with a $2.74 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 ChannelsideTrinidad2BR,2BA$2.32
AVE Tampa RiverwalkB17C2BR,2BA$2.74
Bell ChannelsideTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.54
Channel Club1 Bedroom 1 Bath 835 sqft (X)1BR,1BA$2.75
The Tempo at EncoreThe Minuet1BR,1BA$1.93
Davis Islands Apartments301 Danube1BR,1BA$2.21
NAVARAA21BR,1BA$3.02
Warehouse LoftsLoft C1BR,1BA$2.82
BuchmanStudioStudio ,1BA$2.65
Hyde Park Towers Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.84

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 $3,395.

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