
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Franklin Street Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $600 (62 Rentals)
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Tempo at Encore

Warehouse Lofts

Niche | Luxury Apartments

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Apella on Newport

1120 E Kennedy Blvd, Unit 1217

Casa Marti

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Trio at Encore

The Residences at 801 East Whiting Street
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La Union

Casa Pedroso

309 S Brevard Ave

The Stevedore

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7th & Oak

Claro on 7th

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Legacy Encore

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Asher

101 N Meridian

Innovo Hyde Park
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Modera Encore

Inscription Channel District

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Aurora

The Pearl

The Slade at Channelside

Bell Channelside

Manor Riverside

MAA Harbour Island

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310 S Orleans Ave, Unit 310

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Nine15

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Pierhouse at Channelside

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616 W Azeele St, Unit #1

111 N 12th St, Unit 1411

AVE Tampa Riverwalk

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Arabelle Riverwalk

Element

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Cora

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Harrison Residences

The Fitzgerald

Channel Club

326 Plant

501 S Magnolia Ave

1120 E Kennedy Blvd, Unit Crimson

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2 Bayshore

Tampa Park Apartments

The Eusonian

Beach Flats
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Franklin Street, Tampa, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Franklin Street?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Street Studio Apartments | $2,105 | $1,300 | $3,684 |
| Franklin Street 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,431 | $1,420 | $5,279 |
| Franklin Street 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,362 | $1,249 | $6,802 |
| Franklin Street 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,999 | $1,830 | $7,330 |
| Franklin Street 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,568 | $1,560 | $5,495 |
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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 Tempo at Encore priced from $1,420. Warehouse Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable Franklin Street apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tempo at Encore | The Minuet | 1BR,1BA | $1,420 |
| Warehouse Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Hyde Park Towers Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,499 |
| Casa Marti | Candido | Studio,1BA | $1,507 |
| Apella on Newport | 6BR/6BA - F3 | 6BR,6BA | $1,560 |
| The Residences at 801 East Whiting Street | Ori Studio - 433 sq.ft. Income Restricted | Studio,1BA | $1,606 |
| The Stevedore | A1A-WDU | 1BR,1BA | $1,756 |
| Legacy Encore | Strength | Studio,1BA | $1,854 |
| 101 N Meridian | One Bedroom - A1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,886 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklin Street, FL
As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Franklin Street area is the $2.00 price per square foot 616 W Azeele St Model at 616 W Azeele St, Unit #1 in the in the Historic Ybor neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Franklin Street apartment is the A11D Model at Modera Encore starting at $2,325 with a $3.05 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 616 W Azeele St, Unit #1 | 616 W Azeele St | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Modera Encore | A11D | 1BR,1BA | $3.05 |
| Tempo at Encore | The Minuet | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Apella on Newport | 2BR/2BA - B2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.69 |
| The Slade at Channelside | Studio E1B | Studio ,1BA | $2.84 |
| Bell Channelside | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.87 |
| La Union | A7A | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| Warehouse Lofts | Loft C | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| 1005 W Grace St, Unit Studio | 1005 W Grace St | Studio ,1BA | $2.36 |
| Hyde Park Towers Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.84 |
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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 $1,886.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Franklin Street?
The cheapest apartment in Franklin Street is Tempo at Encore which is listed at $1,420, while the average apartment in Franklin Street costs $2,484.
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 235 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 $827 which is $1,657 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Franklin Street.
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