
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Tampa Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $600 (130 Rentals)
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3511 N Dartmouth Ave

1014 E 31st Ave

Armature Place

Miles at Ybor

Garden Terrace

4213 E Yukon St

Azula North

3407 N Avenida Republica de Cuba

8210 N Klondyke St
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Edge at 1702

4145 Dolphin Dr, Unit 4145

2301 N Jefferson St

8427 N 39th St

Del Rio Apartment Homes

Terrace Trace Apartments

Crown Pointe Apartments

1707 E Idell St

Andover Club Apartments

Westshore Crossing
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Riverside Palms

8429 N 39th St

9013 Westchester Cir

3919 E Fern St

8801 N Brooks St

7213 Harney Rd

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Grove At Temple Terrace

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Parc Place Villas

The Avenue Apartments
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1201 E Norfolk St

Brandywine Apartments

3205 E Frierson Ave

1419 E Mohawk Ave

910 E Waters Ave

The Park at Chesterfield Apartment Homes

710 S 50th St

7903 N 13th St

The Flats at Seminole Heights

1907 N Morgan St
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2916 N 16th St

6506 N Wellington Ave

111 S Newport Ave

The Hite and Notch Apartments

Marquee Square

Canopy West River Phase II

8607 N 10th St

Armature Park Apartments

The Tempo at Encore

The Rio Apartments
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East Tampa, Tampa, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Tampa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tampa Studio Apartments | $1,844 | $735 | $3,668 |
| East Tampa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,147 | $795 | $4,294 |
| East Tampa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,689 | $1,023 | $10,000+ |
| East Tampa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,229 | $1,478 | $10,000+ |
| East Tampa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,243 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 130 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Tampa Neighborhood of Tampa, FL.
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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. Miles at Ybor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $936. Here are the most affordable East Tampa apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Court | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $753 |
| Miles at Ybor | The Murphy Co-Living Suite | 1BR,1BA | $936 |
| Azula North | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Edge at 1702 | Kennedy | 1BR,1BA | $1,006 |
| 2301 N Jefferson St | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Terrace Trace Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| Crown Pointe Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| The Park at Valenza | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Westshore Crossing | 0 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,125 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Tampa, FL
As of February 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Tampa area is the $1.50 price per square foot 3 Model at Laurel Oaks in the in the East Tampa neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value East Tampa apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at Villas at City Center starting at $1,555 with a $1.48 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Oaks | 3 | 3BR,3BA | $1.50 |
| Villas at City Center | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| The Rio Apartments | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Wexford Apartments | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom 60% | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Brandywine Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Cross Creek | 2 Bed, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| Grove At Temple Terrace | Renovated 2 Bed / 1 Bath – Just $1,275/mo at Gr... | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Meridian Pointe Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Grande Oaks | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| The Park at Chesterfield Apartment Homes | THE BELLFLOWER | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
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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 Miles at Ybor which is listed at $936, while the average apartment in East Tampa costs $2,990.
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 3 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 $515 which is $2,475 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Tampa.
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