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property at 18181 Paradise Point Dr
$800

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property at 2917 N 15th St
$800

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Total Monthly Price$800
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2917 N 15th St

TampaFL33605
property at 2319 E 10th Ave
$800

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Total Monthly Price$800
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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2319 E 10th Ave

TampaFL33605
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property at 12033 Gandy Blvd N
$950

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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12033 Gandy Blvd N, Unit 145

12033 Gandy Blvd N
St. PetersburgFL33702
property at 4506 Carlyle Rd
$975

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Base Rent$975

Total Monthly Price$975
6 Bedroom, 4 Bath Home for Rent
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4506 Carlyle Rd

TampaFL33615

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property at 505 1/2 E Virginia Ave
$995

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property at 7126 Waterside Dr
$1,000

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7126 Waterside Dr, Unit 7126 Waterside Dr

7126 Waterside Dr
TampaFL33617

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property at 11125 N 21st St
$1,100

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11125 N 21st St

TampaFL33612

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Tampa, FL

Pricing Updated: 09/08/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Tampa, FL area range in price from $509 to $30,000 with an overall median price of $1,906. The three Tampa neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are North Side Homes at $940, Ridgecrest at $1,077, and Tampa Overlook at $1,150. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Tampa Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
North Side Homes$940$86714
Ridgecrest$1,077$9552
Tampa Overlook$1,150$86748
Plandome Heights$1,177$867104
Nelm's Heights$1,185$867109
Trianon Park$1,185$86795
University Mall$1,185$825209
Scott's Little Farms$1,200$867198
40th Street Corridor$1,225$735115
Temple Bluff$1,225$735101

Cheapest Available Tampa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Tampa, FL is a 4 Beds unit found at The Social in the University Square neighborhood priced from $509. The Ivy in the University Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $589. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Tampa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Social4 Bedroom 4 Bathroom4BR,4BA$509
The Ivy4br 2ba4BR,2BA$589
Columbus Court2x12BR,1BA$753
Copeland VillageStudioStudio,1BA$762
Garden TerraceStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$799
Bella Mar Apartment HomesOne Bedroom One Bath - A1R1BR,1BA$850
Cove Commons5BR/5.5BA - Keystone - Platinum5BR,5BA$859

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tampa, FL

As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tampa area is the $0.56 price per square foot 4x4 Model at Station 42 in the in the University Square neighborhood starting from $949. The second greatest value Tampa apartment is the 4BR/4.5BA - Boulder - Platinum Model at Cove Commons starting at $999 with a $0.61 price per square foot in the University Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tampa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Station 424x44BR,4BA$0.56
Cove Commons4BR/4.5BA - Boulder - Platinum4BR,4.5BA$0.61
2315 Carroll Pl2315 Carroll Pl1BR,1BA$0.60
The Retreat at TampaBirchmore 3 x 33BR,3BA$0.81
Vue Tampa4BR/4BA - Gold4BR,4BA$0.56
Venue at North CampusD14BR,4BA$0.61
42N3x3 A3BR,3BA$0.83
4050 Lofts3 bedroom3BR,3BA$0.77
Reflections3/3U w/ Quartz Leased By The Room3BR,3BA$0.67
The Social2 Bedroom 2 Bath - Premium2BR,2BA$0.75

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tampa

What type of rentals are currently available in Tampa?

There are currently 2066 Apartments for Rent in Tampa, FL with pricing that ranges from $509 to $30,000. There are also 1537 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Tampa ranging from $675 to $18,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Tampa?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Tampa ranges from $675 to $18,400 with an average monthly rent of $2,366.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Tampa?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Tampa range from $639 to $9,560, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $800 to $14,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $810 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $509.

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