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

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Heart of East Tampa Community area of Tampa.

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
property at 2807 N 21st St

$950

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$950

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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2807 N 21st St

TampaFL33605
property at 2208 E 15th Ave

$950

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$950

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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2208 E 15th Ave

TampaFL33605
property at 505 1/2 E Virginia Ave

$995

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$995

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$995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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property at 1515 E 31st Ave

$1,100 - $1,475

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1515 E 31st Ave

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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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2603 N 29th St

TampaFL33605

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property at 1120 E Kennedy Blvd

$1,500

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$1,500

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1120 E Kennedy Blvd, Unit 1217

1120 E Kennedy Blvd
TampaFL33602
property at 2601 N 29th St

$1,500

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2601 N 29th St

TampaFL33605

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Lector 85
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$1,695 - $3,115
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2409 E 2nd AveTampa, FL 33605
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1417 Tampa Park PlzTampa, FL 33602
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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Miles at YborThe Murphy Co-Living Suite1BR,1BA$1,005
Meridian Pointe Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1,349
Brandywine Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1,408
Tempo at EncoreThe Minuet1BR,1BA$1,420
Warehouse LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
Casa MartiCandidoStudio,1BA$1,507
Casa OlivaCoronaStudio,1BA$1,525
The Residences at 801 East Whiting StreetOri Studio - 433 sq.ft. Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$1,606
Marquee SquareA2 80%1BR,1BA$1,638
Lector 85CandelaStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Canopy TownhomesThe Craftsman3BR,2.5BA$1.54
Ybor LoftsTrinidad2BR,2BA$2.44
2909 E 25th Ave2909 E 25th Ave3BR,1BA$2.00
Brandywine Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.45
Meridian Pointe Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.43
Tempo at EncoreThe Minuet1BR,1BA$1.93
The Slade at ChannelsideStudio E1BStudio ,1BA$2.84
La UnionA7A1BR,1BA$2.78
Marquee SquareA1 80%1BR,1BA$2.51
Warehouse LoftsLoft C1BR,1BA$2.82

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Heart 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 $1,695.

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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