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property at 118 W Sligh Ave

118 W Sligh Ave

TampaFL33604
property at 8923 N 40th St

8923 N 40th St

TampaFL33604

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Park Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Terrace

4121 Royal Banyan 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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Independence Square, Tampa, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Independence Square Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Independence Square area of Tampa, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Garden Terrace priced from $949. Crown Pointe Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Independence Square apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Garden TerraceOne Bedroom One Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$949
Crown Pointe Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,100
Riverside PalmsStudioStudio,1BA$1,125
Mirela North1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,149
The River Pointe Apartments1x1 - A11BR,1BA$1,200
The Arbor Walk Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath - A11BR,1BA$1,225
Brandywine Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1,286
Meridian Pointe Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1,286
Azula GardensA11BR,1BA$1,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Independence Square, FL

As of November 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Independence Square 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 Independence Square apartment is the 2x2 Model at Brandywine Apartments starting at $1,286 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the East Tampa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Independence Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Canopy TownhomesThe Craftsman3BR,2.5BA$1.54
Brandywine Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.32
Meridian Pointe Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.36
Temple Crest TownhomesCrest2BR,1.5BA$1.70
Crown Pointe Apartments2/2-PL2BR,2BA$1.69
Del Rio Apartment Homes2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.63
2402 E Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Unit 32402 E Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd2BR,1BA$1.50
The Arbor Walk Apartments1 Bed 1 Bathroom - A21BR,1BA$1.73
Mirela North1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.67
Garden TerraceOne Bedroom One Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.65

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Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Tampa

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Independence Square, Tampa, FL

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Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Independence Square Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Independence Square?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Independence Square is under $1,299.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Independence Square?

The cheapest apartment in Independence Square is Garden Terrace which is listed at $949, while the average apartment in Independence Square costs $6,832.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Independence Square?

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 37 regular apartments in Independence Square 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 Independence Square?

Cheap apartments in Independence Square have an average cost of $469 which is $6,363 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Independence Square.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert’s Guide To the 10 Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Tampa

Written by: Vickie Ferguson

Hi, and welcome to ApartmentHomeLiving.com, we're here to provide you with all the information you need about top areas in and around Tampa that are great choices to call home.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.