
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eastside Tampa Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $1,200 (16 Rentals)
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5106 E Columbus Dr

Armature Park Apartments

Brandywine Apartments

3408 E Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Unit 5
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3408 E Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Unit 3

3408 E Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Unit 4

Octagon Apartment Homes

5301 E 18th Ave, Unit Apt B

Palm River
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Lector 85

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Azalea Luxury Apartments

2812 N 75th St

4408 Tuscan Loon Dr

6516 E 25th Ave
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3212 N 50th St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Eastside Tampa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastside Tampa Studio Apartments | $1,890 | $1,695 | $2,356 |
| Eastside Tampa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,855 | $1,210 | $2,278 |
| Eastside Tampa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,086 | $1,408 | $3,592 |
| Eastside Tampa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,217 | $1,599 | $3,115 |
| Eastside Tampa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Eastside Tampa Neighborhood of Tampa, FL.
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Cheapest Available Eastside Tampa Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Eastside Tampa area of Tampa, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Bristol Bay priced from $1,210. Armature Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,325. Here are the most affordable Eastside Tampa apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Bay | The Leigh Woods | 1BR,1BA | $1,210 |
| Armature Park Apartments | 1/1R | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
| Brandywine Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1,408 |
| Octagon Apartment Homes | 2 Bed, 1 Bath - Fully renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1,499 |
| Palm River | Palm River Apartments | 2BR,1BA | $1,675 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eastside Tampa, FL
As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Eastside Tampa area is the $1.45 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Brandywine Apartments in the in the East Tampa neighborhood starting from $1,408. The second greatest value Eastside Tampa apartment is the 2 Bed, 1 Bath - Fully renovated Model at Octagon Apartment Homes starting at $1,499 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Courtney Palms Condo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Eastside Tampa apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandywine Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Octagon Apartment Homes | 2 Bed, 1 Bath - Fully renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Palm River | Palm River Apartments | 2BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Camden Brandon | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| Azalea Luxury Apartments | Orchid | Studio ,1BA | $2.45 |
| Bristol Bay | The Leigh Woods | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Armature Park Apartments | 1/1R | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Lector 85 | Ligero | Studio ,1BA | $3.80 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Eastside Tampa Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Eastside Tampa?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Eastside Tampa is under $1,720.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Eastside Tampa?
The cheapest apartment in Eastside Tampa is Bristol Bay which is listed at $1,210, while the average apartment in Eastside Tampa costs $2,015.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Eastside 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 6 regular apartments in Eastside 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 Eastside Tampa?
Cheap apartments in Eastside Tampa have an average cost of $1,019 which is $996 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eastside Tampa.
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