Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Franklin Street Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $600 (19 Rentals)

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Tampa Park Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tampa Park Apartments

1417 Tampa Park PlzTampa, FL 33602
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Vista 400
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Vista 400

400 E Harrison StTampa, FL 33602
Senior Living
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Ella at Encore
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ella at Encore

1210 E Ray Charles AveTampa, FL 33602
Senior Living
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The Eusonian
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Eusonian

610 W Horatio StTampa, FL 33606

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Schoolhouse Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Schoolhouse Flats

404 S Newport AveTampa, FL 33606

Franklin Street, Tampa, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Franklin Street Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Franklin Street area of Tampa, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Mobley Park priced from $991. Davis Islands Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable Franklin Street apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mobley ParkElm1BR,1BA$991
Davis Islands Apartments129 E. Davis Blvd1BR,1BA$1,450
Warehouse LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
Apella on Newport6BR/6BA - F26BR,6BA$1,520
NicheMS1-OStudio,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklin Street, FL

As of May 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Franklin Street area is the $3.13 price per square foot 2B.1 Model at Inscription Channel District in the in the Ybor City neighborhood starting from $3,675. The second greatest value Franklin Street apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath 989 sqft (H) Model at Channel Club starting at $2,848 with a $2.88 price per square foot in the Ybor City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Franklin Street apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Inscription Channel District2B.12BR,2BA$3.13
Channel Club2 Bedroom 2 Bath 989 sqft (H)2BR,2BA$2.88
Apella on Newport2BR/2BA - B12BR,2BA$2.37
Casa Pedroso - Ybor City1x1 -Patio1BR,1BA$2.84
The Slade at ChannelsideStudio E1BStudio ,1BA$2.85
Bell ChannelsideOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.75
MAA Harbour IslandTraditional 1x1 618-749 SF1BR,1BA$3.17
Warehouse LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.49
Davis Islands Apartments129 E. Davis Blvd1BR,1BA$2.64
Mobley ParkElm1BR,1BA$1.80

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Franklin Street, Tampa, FL

Ranked #41

Among neighborhoods in Tampa, FL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States, including Tampa. 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 outdoor amenities like tennis courts, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, multifamily communities for the kids, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Franklin Street Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Franklin Street?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Franklin Street is under $1,768.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Franklin Street?

The cheapest apartment in Franklin Street is Mobley Park which is listed at $991, while the average apartment in Franklin Street costs $4,417.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Franklin Street?

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 117 regular apartments in Franklin Street 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 Franklin Street?

Cheap apartments in Franklin Street have an average cost of $702 which is $3,715 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Franklin Street.

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