Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Heart of East Tampa Community Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $600 (65 Rentals)

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property at 2319 E 10th Ave

$800

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$800

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$800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2319 E 10th Ave

TampaFL33605

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property at 2807 N 21st St

$975

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$975

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$975

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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2807 N 21st St

TampaFL33605
property at 2208 E 15th Ave

$975

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$975

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$975

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2208 E 15th Ave

TampaFL33605

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property at 4010 E Paris St

$1,287

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$1,287

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$1,287

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4010 E Paris St

TampaFL33610

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property at 2603 N 29th St

$1,450 - $1,500

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$1,450 - $1,500

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$1,450 - $1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2603 N 29th St

TampaFL33605
property at 2010 E Palm Ave

$1,500

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$1,500

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2010 E Palm Ave, Unit 15208

2010 E Palm Ave
TampaFL33605
property at 2601 N 29th St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2601 N 29th St

TampaFL33605
property at 1120 E Kennedy Blvd

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1120 E Kennedy Blvd, Unit 1217

1120 E Kennedy Blvd
TampaFL33602

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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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property at 401 E Columbus Dr

$600

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$600

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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401 E Columbus Dr, Unit 4

401 E Columbus Dr
TampaFL33602
property at 401 E Columbus Dr

$600

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$600

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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401 E Columbus Dr, Unit 3

401 E Columbus Dr
TampaFL33602
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Park Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Terrace

4121 Royal Banyan DrTampa, FL 33610
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Heart of East Tampa Community, Tampa, FL Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2301 N Jefferson St, Apt 3StudioStudio,1BA$1,095
Silver OaksSage2BR,1BA$1,261
Brandywine Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1,408
Meridian Pointe Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1,416
The Tempo at EncoreThe Minuet1BR,1BA$1,420
Warehouse LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
Casa MartiCandidoStudio,1BA$1,507
SkyHouse ChannelsideThe HillsboroughStudio,1BA$1,543
The Casitas & Lofts at Casa Ybor2306 E 8th Ave1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pierhouse at ChannelsideMartinque2BR,2BA$2.61
Brandywine Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.45
Meridian Pointe Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.50
The Casitas & Lofts at Casa Ybor1407 N 15th Street2BR,1BA$2.03
The Tempo at EncoreThe Minuet1BR,1BA$1.93
4713 N Florida Ave, Unit A4713 N Florida Ave1BR,1BA$2.50
220 Madison Student HousingThe Bayshore: Stunning Two Bedroom Apartment w...2BR,1BA$2.11
Marquee SquareA2 80%1BR,1BA$2.48
Silver OaksEmerald1BR,1BA$2.39
2301 N Jefferson St, Apt 3StudioStudio ,1BA$2.46

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Heart Of East Tampa Community, Tampa, FL

Ranked #31

Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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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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