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property at 1006 W Arch St

1006 W Arch St

TampaFL33607

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4983 Puritan Cir

TampaFL33617

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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 Garden Terrace priced from $868. Mobley Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $991. Here are the most affordable East Tampa apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Garden TerraceStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$868
Mobley ParkElm1BR,1BA$991
Riverside Palms0 Bedroom 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,025
Azula NorthA11BR,1BA$1,099
Crown Pointe Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,100
Miles at YborMurphy Co-Living Suite1BR,1BA$1,100
Mirela North1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,149
Parc Place Villas1/1 S1BR,1BA$1,150
Grove At Temple TerraceSpacious 2 Bed / 1 Bath – Only $1,225/mo at Gro...2BR,1BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Tampa, FL

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Tampa area is the $1.54 price per square foot The Craftsman Model at The Canopy Townhomes in the in the East Tampa neighborhood starting from $2,699. The second greatest value East Tampa apartment is the C1 Model at The Legacy Apartments starting at $2,210 with a $1.52 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 Canopy TownhomesThe Craftsman3BR,2.5BA$1.54
The Legacy ApartmentsC13BR,2BA$1.52
The Park at Chesterfield Apartment HomesTHE GARDENIA2BR,2BA$1.32
The Rio Apartments2X22BR,2BA$1.36
Doral OaksThe Nassau2BR,1BA$1.36
Brandywine Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.32
Grove At Temple TerraceRenovated 2 Bed / 1 Bath – Just $1,225/mo at Gr...2BR,1BA$1.39
Del Rio Apartment Homes2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.63
Mirela North1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.67
Garden TerraceOne Bedroom One Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.60

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Tampa

What type of rentals are currently available in East Tampa?

There are currently 399 Apartments for Rent in East Tampa, FL with pricing that ranges from $700 to $16,617. There are also 339 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Tampa ranging from $600 to $22,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Tampa?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Tampa ranges from $600 to $22,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,069.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Tampa?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Tampa range from $1,258 to $16,617, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $600 to $5,895. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,489.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Written by: Marie Brown

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