Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $2,000 (6 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Downtown area of Tampa.

property at 1510 N 17th St

$2,000 - $2,150

2 Bedroom Rentals

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1510 N 17th St

TampaFL33605

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property at 777 N Ashley Dr

$2,400 - $5,000

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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777 N Ashley Dr

TampaFL33602

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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 $936. The 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$936
The Tempo at EncoreThe Minuet1BR,1BA$1,420
Davis Islands Apartments301 Danube1BR,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, FL

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $2.39 price per square foot Deluxe Two Bedroom Model at Bell Channelside in the in the Ybor City neighborhood starting from $2,859. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 700 S Harbour Island Blvd Model at 700 S Harbour Island Blvd, Unit 234 starting at $3,300 with a $2.79 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.
Bell ChannelsideDeluxe Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.39
700 S Harbour Island Blvd, Unit 234700 S Harbour Island Blvd2BR,2BA$2.79
The Slade at ChannelsideTwo Bedroom B2B2BR,2BA$2.76
Channel Club1 Bedroom 1 Bath 858 sqft (Y)1BR,1BA$2.97
Davis Islands Apartments311 Como Street2BR,1BA$2.42
AuroraCASSIOPEIA1BR,1BA$2.75
La UnionA9A1BR,1BA$2.97
The Tempo at EncoreThe Minuet1BR,1BA$1.93
Modera EncoreA031BR,1BA$2.86
Warehouse LoftsLoft C1BR,1BA$2.82

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown?

There are currently 111 Apartments for Rent in Downtown, FL with pricing that ranges from $936 to $8,448. There are also 46 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown ranging from $2,000 to $25,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown ranges from $2,000 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $9,037.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown range from $1,930 to $7,922, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,295 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $10,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,517.

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.

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