
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairoaks Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $900 (28 Rentals)
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Gardens at South Bay

4315 Aegean Dr, Unit 156C

Inertio

Inertia

Lighthouse Bay

Westminster Chase Apartments
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Green Oaks Apartments

Roma On Dale Mabry II

South Dale Villas

Bay Crossing

4800 Westshore

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The William at Westshore

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Town Westshore
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Casa Luna

6805 S Juanita St

Cortona South Tampa

4207 S Dale Mabry Hwy

4507 S Oak Dr

4507 S Oak Dr
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Fairoaks, Tampa, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fairoaks?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairoaks Studio Apartments | $1,789 | $1,249 | $2,802 |
| Fairoaks 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,953 | $999 | $3,098 |
| Fairoaks 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,570 | $1,099 | $6,263 |
| Fairoaks 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,978 | $1,362 | $7,298 |
| Fairoaks 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,677 | $1,504 | $1,850 |
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Cheapest Available Fairoaks Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairoaks area of Tampa, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Oasis at Ballast Point priced from $999. Inertio has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,249. Here are the most affordable Fairoaks apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis at Ballast Point | 1x1 Premium | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Inertio | Sparrow | Studio,1BA | $1,249 |
| Inertia | Swift | Studio,1BA | $1,249 |
| Westminster Chase Apartments | Semi-Renovated 1Bd/1Ba | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Lighthouse Bay | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| Green Oaks Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Roma On Dale Mabry II | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| South Dale Villas | Dale 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Bay Crossing | Sandpiper | 1BR,1BA | $1,319 |
| Cortland Bowery | Sand Key | Studio,1BA | $1,396 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairoaks, FL
As of December 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairoaks area is the $1.78 price per square foot Sun Bay Model at Sun Bay Palms at South Tampa in the in the Sun Bay South neighborhood starting from $1,604. The second greatest value Fairoaks apartment is the 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom Model at Gandy Parkside Apartments starting at $1,792 with a $2.11 price per square foot in the Sun Bay South neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairoaks apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Bay Palms at South Tampa | Sun Bay | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Gandy Parkside Apartments | 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| South Dale Villas | Dale 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| 6805 S Juanita St | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| Roma on Dale Mabry | Three Bedrooms One Bath | 3BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| Bay Colony Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| Roma On Dale Mabry II | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| Green Oaks Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Oasis at Ballast Point | 1x1 Premium | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Westminster Chase Apartments | Semi-Renovated 1Bd/1Ba | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFairoaks, Tampa, FL
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Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairoaks Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fairoaks?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fairoaks is under $1,396.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairoaks?
The cheapest apartment in Fairoaks is Oasis at Ballast Point which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Fairoaks costs $3,939.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fairoaks?
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 43 regular apartments in Fairoaks 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 Fairoaks?
Cheap apartments in Fairoaks have an average cost of $574 which is $3,365 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairoaks.
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