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

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7193 E Bank Dr, Unit 106, Unit 106

7193 E Bank Dr
TampaFL33617
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Park Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Terrace

4121 Royal Banyan DrTampa, FL 33610
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Wexford Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Wexford Apartments

7801 Wexford Park DrTampa, FL 33610
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Puritan Place
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Puritan Place

7903 Holly Lea CtTampa, FL 33617

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Rivertree Landing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rivertree Landing

6909 Indian River DrTampa, FL 33617
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Silver Oaks
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Silver Oaks

4200 Kenneth CtTampa, FL 33610
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Heritage Cove
2 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage Cove

7402 Heritage Hills DrTampa, FL 33637

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Highland, Tampa, FL Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riverside PalmsSierra1BR,1BA$899
Garden TerraceStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$899
Parc Place Villas Apartments1BR - 1BTH Classic1BR,1BA$1,049
Azula NorthA11BR,1BA$1,049
Terrace Trace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,099
The River Pointe Apartments1x1 - A11BR,1BA$1,100
Crown Pointe Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,100
Andover Club ApartmentsStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$1,100
Wexford ApartmentsOne 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Villas at City Center2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.48
Mirela North2 Bedrooms 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.28
The Rio Apartments2X12BR,1BA$1.43
Brandywine Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.32
The Grove at Temple Terrace Apartments2BR - 1BTH Townhome Renovated2BR,1BA$1.29
The Park at Chesterfield Apartment HomesTHE ASPEN1BR,1BA$1.51
Parc Place Villas Apartments1BR - 1BTH Deluxe1BR,1BA$1.55
Doral OaksThe Wedge1BR,1BA$1.63
Del Rio Apartment Homes2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.53
Wexford ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom 60%1BR,1BA$1.61

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Florida including Highland, Tampa, and the greater Tampa area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, apartment complexes for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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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