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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Lake Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $900 (29 Rentals)
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4811 E Curtis St
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3720 N 36th St
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4406 Tarpon Dr
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4306 Porpoise Dr
TampaFL33617
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$999 - $1,3501 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 20
Parc Place Villas Apartments
6919 Bonair DrTampa, FL 33617
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$1,099 - $1,8501 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Del Rio Apartment Homes
5013 E Sligh AveTampa, FL 33617
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$1,100 - $1,6501 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Crown Pointe Apartments
4102 Oak Knoll CtTampa, FL 33610
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$1,300 - $1,895
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Rivertree Landing
6909 Indian River DrTampa, FL 33617
3810 N 56th St, Unit A
3810 N 56th St
TampaFL33619
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$1,408 - $1,8002 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Brandywine Apartments
5029 N 40th StTampa, FL 33610
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$1,425 - $2,0752 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Rio Apartments
7011 San Ramon PlTampa, FL 33617
7213 Harney Rd
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4410 Atwater Dr
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7101 E Bank Dr
TampaFL33617
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Park Terrace
4121 Royal Banyan DrTampa, FL 33610
7120 Waterside Dr
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3828 Lakeshore Dr
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7141 E Bank Dr
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7200 E Bank Dr
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Wexford Apartments
7801 Wexford Park DrTampa, FL 33610
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Silver Oaks
4200 Kenneth CtTampa, FL 33610
7510 Presley Pl
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3826 Lakeshore Dr
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5508 Pokeweed Ct
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2901 Missouri Ave
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7506 Needle Leaf Pl
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Cross Creek
6950 Emery Mill DrTampa, FL 33610
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,545 | $900 | $3,124 |
| East Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,507 | $1,225 | $3,343 |
| East Lake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,175 | $1,450 | $5,829 |
| East Lake 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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There are currently 29 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. Wexford Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,218. 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 |
| Wexford Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,218 |
| Silver Oaks | Sage | 2BR,1BA | $1,261 |
| Rivertree Landing | 1Bed-1Bath Rivertree Landing | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Del Rio Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath Large | 2BR,1BA | $1,375 |
| Cross Creek | 2 Bed, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,403 |
| Brandywine Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1,408 |
| The Rio Apartments | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,425 |
| HoM at River Hills | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,720 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Lake, FL
As of July 15, 2026 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 2 Bed, 2 Bath Model at Cross Creek starting at $1,403 with a $1.44 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 Rio Apartments | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Cross Creek | 2 Bed, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| Brandywine Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Del Rio Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath Large | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Crown Pointe Apartments | 2/2-PL | 2BR,2BA | $1.69 |
| Rivertree Landing | 1Bed-1Bath Rivertree Landing | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| HoM at River Hills | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| Wexford Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Silver Oaks | Emerald | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
| 6806 Thomas Cir, Unit B | 6806 Thomas Cir | 2BR,1BA | $3.09 |
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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 $1,850.
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 3 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 $1,800 which is $50 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Lake.
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