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Tampa, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Tampa, FL

Pricing Updated: 06/28/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Tampa, FL area range in price from $499 to $17,760 with an overall median price of $4,162. The three Tampa neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are University Mall at $614, North Side Homes at $817, and University at $499. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Tampa Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
University Mall$1,399$614355
North Side Homes$1,474$81713
University$1,475$499533
Hamner's Wonderland Acres$1,524$599106
Lake Seminole$1,570$1,4604
Plandome Heights$1,620$614157
Trianon Park$1,620$614154
University Square$1,652$499528
Lake Magdalene$1,667$614268
East Lake$1,669$1,10064

Cheapest Available Tampa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Tampa, FL is a Studio unit found at Copeland Village in the University Square neighborhood priced from $802. 42N in the University Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $930. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Tampa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Copeland VillageStudioStudio,1BA$802
42N3x3 A3BR,3BA$930
Shadow Pines2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$940
Rocky Creek Village Senior LivingStudioStudio,1BA$950
New Life Village3 Beds, 2.5 baths3BR,2BA$984
Mobley ParkElm1BR,1BA$991
CountrywoodStudioStudio,1BA$999
Verra North1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$999
Oakwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Garden TerraceOne Bedroom One Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,019

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tampa, FL

As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tampa area is the $0.65 price per square foot Hounslow 5 x 4 Model at The Standard at Tampa in the in the University Square neighborhood starting from $965. The second greatest value Tampa apartment is the 3 Beds, 2.5 baths Model at New Life Village starting at $1,490 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Eucalyptus Park 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.
The Standard at TampaHounslow 5 x 45BR,4BA$0.65
New Life Village3 Beds, 2.5 baths3BR,2.5BA$1.03
Venue at North CampusD14BR,4BA$0.69
Vue Tampa3BR/3BA3BR,3BA$0.67
42N3x3 A3BR,3BA$0.80
Reflections3/3U w/ Quartz Leased By The Room3BR,3BA$0.74
Forest Lake2BR/2BA - B1 Platinum2BR,2BA$0.99
Del Rio Apartment Homes2 Bedroom/1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.13
901 Cornelius Ave, Unit #1901 Cornelius AveStudio ,1BA$1.22
Lark on 42nd2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.09

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tampa

What type of rentals are currently available in Tampa?

There are currently 2021 Apartments for Rent in Tampa, FL with pricing that ranges from $499 to $16,617. There are also 1960 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Tampa ranging from $700 to $36,000.

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 $700 to $36,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,573.

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 $699 to $16,617, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,249 to $22,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $499.

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