
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $1,450 (32 Rentals)


Warehouse Lofts

Casa Oliva

Buchman

Casa Marti

Innovo Hyde Park

Miles at Ybor

The Residences at 801 East Whiting Street
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7th & Oak

Casa Pedroso

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NAVARA

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Arabelle Riverwalk

Inscription Channel District

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The MAV

The Stevedore
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Pierhouse at Channelside

101 N Meridian

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2 Bayshore

SkyHouse Channelside

Asher

MAA Harbour Island
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The Fitzgerald

Manor Riverside

AER APARTMENTS

The Eusonian

La Union

Altis Grand Central

Olympus Harbour Island

500 Harbour Island
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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 | $2,049 | $1,450 | $5,288 |
| Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,331 | $936 | $4,905 |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,313 | $1,256 | $8,448 |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,115 | $1,930 | $7,922 |
| Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,115 | $1,517 | $6,813 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown is under $1,725.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown is Warehouse Lofts which is listed at $1,450, while the average apartment in Downtown costs $4,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 43 regular apartments in Downtown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown?
Cheap apartments in Downtown have an average cost of $1,170 which is $2,830 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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