
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Lake Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $700 (19 Rentals)
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The Avenue Apartments

Del Rio Apartment Homes
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Parc Place Villas

2925 N 46th St

The River Pointe Apartments

Grove at Temple Terrace

8010 E Broadway Ave

3807 Phillips St
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Brandywine Apartments

3504 E Knollwood St

4233 E Curtis St

7150 E Bank Dr
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East Lake, Tampa, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Lake?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Lake Studio Apartments | $1,972 | $1,599 | $2,491 |
East Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,598 | $1,100 | $3,506 |
East Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,766 | $1,199 | $4,454 |
East Lake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,118 | $1,249 | $4,800 |
East Lake 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,644 | $1,644 | $1,644 |
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There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Lake Neighborhood of Tampa, FL.
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Cheapest Available East Lake Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Lake area of Tampa, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Crown Pointe Apartments priced from $1,100. Silver Oaks has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,185. Here are the most affordable East Lake apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Crown Pointe Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Silver Oaks | Sage | 2BR,1BA | $1,185 |
Parc Place Villas | 1/1 M | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
The River Pointe Apartments | 1x1 - A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Grove at Temple Terrace | 2-1 Standard | 2BR,1BA | $1,225 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Lake, FL
As of June 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Lake area is the $1.45 price per square foot Westshore Renovated Model at The Avenue Apartments in the in the East Tampa neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value East Lake apartment is the 5502 Pokeweed Ct Model at 5502 Pokeweed Ct, Unit C starting at $2,000 with a $2.05 price per square foot in the East Tampa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Lake apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Avenue Apartments | Westshore Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
5502 Pokeweed Ct, Unit C | 5502 Pokeweed Ct | 2BR,2BA | $2.05 |
Brandywine Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
Grove at Temple Terrace | 2-1 Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Armature Park Apartments | 2/1R | 2BR,1BA | $1.84 |
Silver Oaks | Sage | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
7507 Presley Place, Unit D | 7507 Presley Place | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
Crown Pointe Apartments | 1/1-PL | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
Parc Place Villas | 1/1M - K Building | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
The River Pointe Apartments | 1x1 - A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Lake, Tampa, FL
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the East Lake Neighborhood in Tampa, FL
Walk Score®
33 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
48 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
43 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Lake Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Lake?
The cheapest apartment in East Lake is Crown Pointe Apartments which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in East Lake costs $1,972.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Lake?
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 6 regular apartments in East Lake 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 East Lake?
Cheap apartments in East Lake have an average cost of $1,644 which is $328 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Lake.
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