
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $700 (54 Rentals)
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4406 Tarpon Dr

4811 E Curtis St

3215 E Jean St

Riverside Palms

Garden Terrace

3619 E Frierson Ave

Armature Place

Parc Place Villas Apartments

4217 E Sewaha St
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8425 Cerro Cir

Azula North

4145 Dolphin Dr, Unit 4145, Unit 4145

3919 E Fern St

Del Rio Apartment Homes

Terrace Trace Apartments

Crown Pointe Apartments

Andover Club Apartments

The River Pointe Apartments

The Avenue Apartments
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The Grove at Temple Terrace Apartments

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4432 Perch St, Unit Efficiency Studio Apt, Unit Efficiency Studio Apt

Oak Manor Apartment Homes

3016 E Wilder Ave

Brandywine Apartments

3205 E Frierson Ave

The Park at Chesterfield Apartment Homes

3826 Lakeshore Dr

3004 E Yukon St

4115 E Linebaugh Ave.
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7101 E Bank Dr

4145 Dolphin Dr

7193 E Bank Dr

7193 E Bank Dr, Unit 106, Unit 106

Park Terrace

7150 E Bank Dr

7141 E Bank Dr

Wexford Apartments

Puritan Place

4906 Riverhills Dr
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7132 Waterside Dr

Rivertree Landing

8722 N 48th St

Silver Oaks

4943 E Hillsborough Ave

Heritage Cove

5122 E Temple Heights Rd

The Arbor Walk Apartments

5116 E Temple Heights Rd

8725 N 48TH St
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Highland, Tampa, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Highland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Studio Apartments | $1,124 | $735 | $1,626 |
| Highland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,349 | $795 | $3,598 |
| Highland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,600 | $1,023 | $4,257 |
| Highland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,023 | $1,399 | $6,229 |
| Highland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,644 | $1,644 | $1,644 |
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Cheapest Available Highland Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highland area of Tampa, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Riverside Palms priced from $899. Garden Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Highland apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Palms | Sierra | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Garden Terrace | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Parc Place Villas Apartments | 1BR - 1BTH Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
| Azula North | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
| Terrace Trace Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| The River Pointe Apartments | 1x1 - A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Crown Pointe Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Andover Club Apartments | Studio - Classic | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| Wexford Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,101 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland, FL
As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highland area is the $1.48 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at Villas at City Center in the in the East Tampa neighborhood starting from $1,555. The second greatest value Highland apartment is the 2 Bedrooms 2 Baths Model at Mirela North starting at $1,319 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the East Tampa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highland apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villas at City Center | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Mirela North | 2 Bedrooms 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| The Rio Apartments | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Brandywine Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| The Grove at Temple Terrace Apartments | 2BR - 1BTH Townhome Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| The Park at Chesterfield Apartment Homes | THE ASPEN | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Parc Place Villas Apartments | 1BR - 1BTH Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Doral Oaks | The Wedge | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Del Rio Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Wexford Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highland Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Highland?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Highland is under $1,101.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highland?
The cheapest apartment in Highland is Riverside Palms which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Highland costs $34,122.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Highland?
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 1 regular apartments in Highland 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 Highland?
Cheap apartments in Highland have an average cost of $1,644 which is $32,478 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highland.
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