
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Heart of East Tampa Community Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $600 (67 Rentals)
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3001 E 27th Ave

3720 N 36th St

2319 E 10th Ave

1104 E Genesee St

3619 E Frierson Ave

3511 N Dartmouth Ave, Unit 2

1014 E 31st Ave, Unit B

1014 E 31st Ave, Unit B

2807 N 21st St
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2208 E 15th Ave

803 E Lake Ave

3602 E McBerry St

3407 N Avenida Republica de Cuba

Miles at Ybor

2301 N Jefferson St, Apt 3

2914 N 10th St

104 E Euclid Ave

1515 E 31st Ave

4905 N Central Ave
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2704 E Columbus Dr

5309 N Seminole Ave

318 W Hilda St

2702 N Florida Ave

2406 E Clark St

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1207 E 18th Ave, Unit #2

205 W Amelia Ave

4201 N Nebraska Ave, Unit Studio- 4

Brandywine Apartments
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The Tempo at Encore

Warehouse Lofts

2603 N 29th St

1120 E Kennedy Blvd, Unit 1217

3515 N 35th St

2010 E Palm Ave, Unit 15208

2601 N 29th St

Casa Marti

1105 E 28th Ave

5106 E Columbus Dr
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SkyHouse Channelside

The Casitas & Lofts at Casa Ybor

The Trio at Encore

Marquee Square

Tampa Park Apartments

401 E Columbus Dr, Unit 4

401 E Columbus Dr, Unit 3

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4410 Atwater Dr

Park Terrace
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Heart of East Tampa Community, Tampa, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Heart of East Tampa Community?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart of East Tampa Community Studio Apartments | $1,968 | $1,000 | $4,134 |
| Heart of East Tampa Community 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,278 | $895 | $4,261 |
| Heart of East Tampa Community 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,208 | $995 | $7,995 |
| Heart of East Tampa Community 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,856 | $1,525 | $8,757 |
| Heart of East Tampa Community 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,777 | $1,500 | $5,849 |
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There are currently 67 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Heart of East Tampa Community Neighborhood of Tampa, FL.
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Cheapest Available Heart of East Tampa Community Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Heart of East Tampa Community area of Tampa, FL is a Studio unit found at 2301 N Jefferson St, Apt 3 priced from $1,095. Silver Oaks has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,261. Here are the most affordable Heart of East Tampa Community apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2301 N Jefferson St, Apt 3 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| Silver Oaks | Sage | 2BR,1BA | $1,261 |
| Brandywine Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1,408 |
| Meridian Pointe Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1,416 |
| The Tempo at Encore | The Minuet | 1BR,1BA | $1,420 |
| Warehouse Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Casa Marti | Candido | Studio,1BA | $1,507 |
| SkyHouse Channelside | The Hillsborough | Studio,1BA | $1,543 |
| The Casitas & Lofts at Casa Ybor | 2306 E 8th Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Heart of East Tampa Community, FL
As of July 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Heart of East Tampa Community area is the $2.61 price per square foot Martinque Model at Pierhouse at Channelside in the in the Historic Ybor neighborhood starting from $3,067. The second greatest value Heart of East Tampa Community apartment is the 2x2 Model at Brandywine Apartments starting at $1,408 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the East Tampa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Heart of East Tampa Community apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pierhouse at Channelside | Martinque | 2BR,2BA | $2.61 |
| Brandywine Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Meridian Pointe Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| The Casitas & Lofts at Casa Ybor | 1407 N 15th Street | 2BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| The Tempo at Encore | The Minuet | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| 4713 N Florida Ave, Unit A | 4713 N Florida Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| 220 Madison Student Housing | The Bayshore: Stunning Two Bedroom Apartment w... | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Marquee Square | A2 80% | 1BR,1BA | $2.48 |
| Silver Oaks | Emerald | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
| 2301 N Jefferson St, Apt 3 | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.46 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHeart Of East Tampa Community, Tampa, FL
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Heart of East Tampa Community Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Heart of East Tampa Community?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Heart of East Tampa Community is under $1,550.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Heart of East Tampa Community?
The cheapest apartment in Heart of East Tampa Community is The Tempo at Encore which is listed at $1,420, while the average apartment in Heart of East Tampa Community costs $9,817.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Heart of East Tampa Community?
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 211 regular apartments in Heart of East Tampa Community 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 Heart of East Tampa Community?
Cheap apartments in Heart of East Tampa Community have an average cost of $636 which is $9,181 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Heart of East Tampa Community.
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