
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Commercial Area Tampa, FL from $900 (13 Rentals)
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2925 N 46th St, Unit B

Armature Park Apartments

Brandywine Apartments

6609 Myrna Dr

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4512 E 10th

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Lector 85

Palm River

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2920 Cord St

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6806 Thomas Cir
East Side Commercial Area, Tampa, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Side Commercial Area?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Side Commercial Area Studio Apartments | $1,836 | $1,660 | $2,103 |
| East Side Commercial Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,963 | $1,199 | $3,180 |
| East Side Commercial Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,219 | $995 | $3,991 |
| East Side Commercial Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,913 | $1,399 | $7,694 |
| East Side Commercial Area 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,712 | $1,644 | $7,025 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Side Commercial Area Neighborhood of Tampa, FL.
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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 1 Bed unit found at Armature Park Apartments priced from $1,199. Brandywine Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,286. Here are the most affordable East Side Commercial Area apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armature Park Apartments | APRIL FREE | $500 OFF MAY + JUNE | REDUCED RENTS | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Brandywine Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1,286 |
| Lector 85 | Candela | Studio,1BA | $1,660 |
| Palm River | Palm River Apartments | 2BR,1BA | $1,675 |
| Octagon Apartment Homes | 2 Bed, 1 Bath - Fully renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1,695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side Commercial Area, FL
As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Side Commercial Area area is the $2.00 price per square foot 2909 E 25th Ave Model at 2909 E 25th Ave in the in the Ybor City neighborhood starting from $1,975. The second greatest value East Side Commercial Area apartment is the 2x2 Model at Brandywine Apartments starting at $1,286 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the East Tampa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Side Commercial Area apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2909 E 25th Ave | 2909 E 25th Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Brandywine Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Octagon Apartment Homes | 2 Bed, 1 Bath - Fully renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Palm River | Palm River Apartments | 2BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Azalea Luxury Apartments | Magnolia | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
| Cortland Santos Flats | Amarillo | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| Armature Park Apartments | 1/1R | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| 6806 Thomas Cir, Unit B | 6806 Thomas Cir | 2BR,1BA | $3.04 |
| Lector 85 | Candela | Studio ,1BA | $3.45 |
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 $1,840.
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 $1,199, while the average apartment in East Side Commercial Area costs $5,469.
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 32 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 $695 which is $4,774 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Side Commercial Area.
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