Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Lake Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $700 (27 Rentals)

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Park Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Terrace

4121 Royal Banyan DrTampa, FL 33610
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7193 E Bank Dr

TampaFL33617
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Wexford Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Wexford Apartments

7801 Wexford Park DrTampa, FL 33610
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property at 1907 N 49th St

1907 N 49th St

TampaFL33605

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Rivertree Landing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rivertree Landing

6909 Indian River DrTampa, FL 33617

East Lake, Tampa, FL Local Guide

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 Parc Place Villas priced from $1,049. Crown Pointe Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable East Lake apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parc Place Villas1/1 M1BR,1BA$1,049
Crown Pointe Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,100
Wexford ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom 60%1BR,1BA$1,101
Brandywine Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1,286
Del Rio Apartment Homes2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,325
The Rio Apartments2X12BR,1BA$1,425

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Lake, FL

As of November 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Lake area is the $1.43 price per square foot 2X1 Model at The Rio Apartments in the in the East Tampa neighborhood starting from $1,425. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Rio Apartments2X12BR,1BA$1.43
5502 Pokeweed Ct, Unit C5502 Pokeweed Ct2BR,2BA$2.05
Brandywine Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.32
Crown Pointe Apartments2/2-PL2BR,2BA$1.69
Del Rio Apartment Homes2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.63
4512 E 10th, Unit B4512 E 10th2BR,1BA$2.00
5301 E 18th Ave, Unit Apt B5301 E 18th Ave2BR,1BA$2.00
7507 Presley Place, Unit D7507 Presley Place1BR,1BA$2.33
Wexford ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom 60%1BR,1BA$1.61
Parc Place Villas1/1M - K Building1BR,1BA$1.99

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Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Tampa

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Lake, Tampa, FL

Ranked #378

Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet 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

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 Parc Place Villas which is listed at $1,049, while the average apartment in East Lake costs $1,775.

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 2 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 $889 which is $886 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Lake.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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Written by: Vickie Ferguson

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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