Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Tampa Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $600 (138 Rentals)

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property at 8622 N 39th St

$1,200 - $2,200

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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8622 N 39th St

TampaFL33604
property at 2914 N 10th St

$1,200 - $2,850

1 To 5 Bedroom Rentals

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2914 N 10th St

TampaFL33605

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property at 118 W Sligh Ave

$1,350 - $2,400

Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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118 W Sligh Ave

TampaFL33604

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East Tampa, Tampa, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Tampa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Tampa area of Tampa, FL is a Studio unit found at Riverside Palms priced from $800. Miles at Ybor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable East Tampa apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riverside PalmsStudioStudio,1BA$800
Miles at YborThe Murphy Co-Living Suite1BR,1BA$900
Garden TerraceOne Bedroom One Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$959
Parc Place Villas1/1 M1BR,1BA$1,049
Terrace Trace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,099
The River Pointe Apartments1x1 - A11BR,1BA$1,100
Crown Pointe Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,100
The Park at ValenzaA11BR,1BA$1,115
Westshore Crossing0 Bedroom, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Tampa, FL

As of January 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Tampa 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 Tampa apartment is the 1523 w hiawatha st Model at 1523 w hiawatha st, Unit Apt 1 starting at $1,500 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the East Tampa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Tampa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Rio Apartments2X12BR,1BA$1.43
1523 w hiawatha st, Unit Apt 11523 w hiawatha st2BR,1BA$1.50
Wexford ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom 60%2BR,2BA$1.35
Cross Creek2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.33
Brandywine Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.32
Grove At Temple Terrace2-1 Renovated2BR,1BA$1.26
Meridian Pointe Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.36
Grande Oaks2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.36
Del Rio Apartment Homes2 Bedroom/1 Bath Large2BR,1BA$1.39
Riverside PalmsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.49

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Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Tampa

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East Tampa, Tampa, FL

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central Tampa, FL. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Tampa Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Tampa?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Tampa is under $1,125.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Tampa?

The cheapest apartment in East Tampa is Riverside Palms which is listed at $845, while the average apartment in East Tampa costs $27,478.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Tampa?

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 91 regular apartments in East Tampa 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 Tampa?

Cheap apartments in East Tampa have an average cost of $674 which is $26,804 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Tampa.

Expert Rental Resources

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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A Local Expert’s Guide To the 10 Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Tampa

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How to Make Your Apartment Holiday-Ready: Renter-Friendly Tips

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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