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

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Park Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Terrace

4121 Royal Banyan DrTampa, FL 33610
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Silver Oaks
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Silver Oaks

4200 Kenneth CtTampa, FL 33610
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Rivertree Landing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rivertree Landing

6909 Indian River DrTampa, FL 33617

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Cross Creek
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cross Creek

6950 Emery Mill DrTampa, FL 33610

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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crown Pointe Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,100
Silver OaksSage2BR,1BA$1,185
Parc Place Villas1/1 M1BR,1BA$1,200
The River Pointe Apartments1x1 - A21BR,1BA$1,200
Grove at Temple Terrace2-1 Standard2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Avenue ApartmentsWestshore Renovated2BR,2BA$1.45
5502 Pokeweed Ct, Unit C5502 Pokeweed Ct2BR,2BA$2.05
Brandywine Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.32
Grove at Temple Terrace2-1 Renovated2BR,1BA$1.39
Armature Park Apartments2/1R2BR,1BA$1.84
Silver OaksSage2BR,1BA$1.48
7507 Presley Place, Unit D7507 Presley Place1BR,1BA$2.33
Crown Pointe Apartments1/1-PL1BR,1BA$1.81
Parc Place Villas1/1M - K Building1BR,1BA$1.99
The River Pointe Apartments1x1 - A11BR,1BA$2.36

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Lake, Tampa, FL

Ranked #401

Among neighborhoods in Tampa, FL 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 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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