Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Commercial Area Tampa, FL from $1,000 (10 Rentals)

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New Life Village
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

New Life Village

4926 Lake Venice AveTampa, FL 33619
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Bristol Bay
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bristol Bay

4821 Bristol Bay WayTampa, FL 33619
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East Side Commercial Area, Tampa, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Side Commercial Area Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Side Commercial Area area of Tampa, FL is a 2 Beds unit found at Brandywine Apartments priced from $1,286. Armature Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,499. Here are the most affordable East Side Commercial Area apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brandywine Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1,286
Armature Park Apartments1/1R1BR,1BA$1,499
East Ybor CasitasCasita 23061BR,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side Commercial Area, FL

As of October 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Side Commercial Area area is the $1.32 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Brandywine Apartments in the in the East Tampa neighborhood starting from $1,286. The second greatest value East Side Commercial Area apartment is the 2 Bed, 1 Bath Model at Octagon Apartment Homes starting at $1,795 with a $1.86 price per square foot in the Courtney Palms Condo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Side Commercial Area apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Brandywine Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.32
Octagon Apartment Homes2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.86
Palm River2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.77
East Ybor CasitasCasita 23061BR,1BA$1.88
Lector 85Chaveta1BR,1BA$2.42
4512 E 10th Ave, Unit B4512 E 10th Ave2BR,1BA$2.19
Cortland Santos FlatsAnilla1BR,1BA$2.16
Azalea Luxury ApartmentsOrchidStudio ,1BA$2.41
5301 E 18th Ave, Unit Apt B5301 E 18th Ave2BR,1BA$2.29
Armature Park Apartments1/1R1BR,1BA$2.36

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Side Commercial Area, Tampa, FL

Ranked #340

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

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Side Commercial Area Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Side Commercial Area?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Side Commercial Area is under $1,795.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Side Commercial Area?

The cheapest apartment in East Side Commercial Area is Armature Park Apartments which is listed at $1,499, while the average apartment in East Side Commercial Area costs $3,644.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Side Commercial Area?

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 12 regular apartments in East Side Commercial Area 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 Side Commercial Area?

Cheap apartments in East Side Commercial Area have an average cost of $626 which is $3,018 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Side Commercial Area.

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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: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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