Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Tampa Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $600 (198 Rentals)

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property at 1701 W Louisiana Ave

$700

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5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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1701 W Louisiana Ave

TampaFL33603
property at 2319 E 10th Ave

$800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2319 E 10th Ave

TampaFL33605
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2011 Davis St, Unit C
$895
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2011 Davis St, Unit C

2011 Davis StTampa, FL 33605
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property at 2208 E 15th Ave

$950

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2208 E 15th Ave

TampaFL33605
property at 2807 N 21st St

$950

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2807 N 21st St

TampaFL33605
property at 505 1/2 E Virginia Ave

$995

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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505 1/2 E Virginia Ave

TampaFL33603

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Puritan Place
$1,053 - $1,885
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Puritan Place

7903 Holly Lea CtTampa, FL 33617
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property at 1515 E 31st Ave

$1,100 - $1,475

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1515 E 31st Ave

TampaFL33610

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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 2 Beds unit found at Columbus Court priced from $753. Garden Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $839. Here are the most affordable East Tampa apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Columbus Court2x12BR,1BA$753
Garden TerraceStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$839
Riverside PalmsKonaStudio,1BA$975
Parc Place Villas Apartments1BR - 1BTH1BR,1BA$999
Miles at YborThe Murphy Co-Living Suite1BR,1BA$1,005
Andover Club ApartmentsStudio - Partially RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,050
Palms at Humphrey2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1BA$1,050
Puritan PlaceStudio Puritan Place1BR,1BA$1,053
Terrace Trace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Tampa, FL

As of August 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Tampa area is the $1.16 price per square foot THE ELDER Model at The Park at Chesterfield Apartment Homes in the in the East Tampa neighborhood starting from $1,349. The second greatest value East Tampa apartment is the B1 Model at The Legacy Apartments starting at $1,692 with a $1.47 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 Park at Chesterfield Apartment HomesTHE ELDER2BR,1.5BA$1.16
The Legacy ApartmentsB12BR,1.5BA$1.47
Palms at Humphrey2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.05
Cross Creek2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.44
Brandywine Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.45
The Grove at Temple Terrace Apartments2BR - 1BTH2BR,1BA$1.34
Grande Oaks2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.43
Meridian Pointe Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.43
Del Rio Apartment Homes2 Bedroom/1 Bath Large2BR,1BA$1.33
Columbus Court2x12BR,1BA$1.03

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East Tampa, Tampa, FL

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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 $1,099.

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

The cheapest apartment in East Tampa is Garden Terrace which is listed at $929, while the average apartment in East Tampa costs $2,225.

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 284 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 $668 which is $1,557 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Tampa.

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