
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Heart of East Tampa Community Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $600 (73 Rentals)
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1104 E Genesee St

1104 E Genesee St

1104 E Genesee St

2319 E 10th Ave

2807 N 21st St

2208 E 15th Ave

505 1/2 E Virginia Ave

Miles at Ybor

2301 N Jefferson St, Apt 3
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1515 E 31st Ave

1200 E Mohawk Ave, Unit A

2817 N Taliaferro Ave

104 E Euclid Ave, Unit JuniorSuite

3112 N 16th St, Unit COZY

3619 E Frierson Ave

5106 E Columbus Dr

2702 N Florida Ave

3407 N Avenida Republica de Cuba

4201 N Nebraska Ave, Unit Studio- 4
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1105 E 28th Ave

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205 W Amelia Ave

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Tempo at Encore

Warehouse Lofts

2603 N 29th St

806 E Chelsea St, Unit 3

3408 E Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Unit 4

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

1221 E Mohawk Ave

1120 E Kennedy Blvd, Unit 1217

2601 N 29th St

Casa Marti

Casa Oliva

2704 E Columbus Dr

2613 E Clark St

Trio at Encore

1301 E Columbus Dr, Unit 1
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806 E Chelsea St, Unit 4

2402 E Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd

The Residences at 801 East Whiting Street

Marquee Square

La Union

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Lector 85

4712 E Curtis St

Tampa Park Apartments

9th Avenue Apartments

505 E Virginia Ave
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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 | $2,031 | $1,095 | $3,684 |
| Heart of East Tampa Community 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,311 | $1,005 | $3,850 |
| Heart of East Tampa Community 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,131 | $995 | $6,802 |
| Heart of East Tampa Community 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,493 | $1,325 | $7,330 |
| Heart of East Tampa Community 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,340 | $1,560 | $5,495 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at Miles at Ybor priced from $1,005. Meridian Pointe Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,349. Here are the most affordable Heart of East Tampa Community apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles at Ybor | The Murphy Co-Living Suite | 1BR,1BA | $1,005 |
| Meridian Pointe Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1,349 |
| Brandywine Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1,408 |
| Tempo at Encore | The Minuet | 1BR,1BA | $1,420 |
| Warehouse Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Casa Marti | Candido | Studio,1BA | $1,507 |
| Casa Oliva | Corona | Studio,1BA | $1,525 |
| The Residences at 801 East Whiting Street | Ori Studio - 433 sq.ft. Income Restricted | Studio,1BA | $1,606 |
| Marquee Square | A2 80% | 1BR,1BA | $1,638 |
| Lector 85 | Candela | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Heart of East Tampa Community, FL
As of August 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Heart of East Tampa Community area is the $1.54 price per square foot The Craftsman Model at The Canopy Townhomes in the in the East Tampa neighborhood starting from $2,699. The second greatest value Heart of East Tampa Community apartment is the Trinidad Model at Ybor Lofts starting at $2,893 with a $2.44 price per square foot in the Ybor City 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Canopy Townhomes | The Craftsman | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.54 |
| Ybor Lofts | Trinidad | 2BR,2BA | $2.44 |
| 2909 E 25th Ave | 2909 E 25th Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Brandywine Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Meridian Pointe Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| Tempo at Encore | The Minuet | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| The Slade at Channelside | Studio E1B | Studio ,1BA | $2.84 |
| La Union | A7A | 1BR,1BA | $2.78 |
| Marquee Square | A1 80% | 1BR,1BA | $2.51 |
| Warehouse Lofts | Loft C | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
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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 $1,695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Heart of East Tampa Community?
The cheapest apartment in Heart of East Tampa Community is Miles at Ybor which is listed at $1,005, while the average apartment in Heart of East Tampa Community costs $2,359.
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 242 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 $569 which is $1,790 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Heart of East Tampa Community.
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