Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Independence Square Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $700 (82 Rentals)

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property at 4306 Porpoise Dr

$900 - $1,000

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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4306 Porpoise Dr

TampaFL33617

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Puritan Place
$1,053 - $1,885
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$1,053 - $1,885
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Puritan Place

7903 Holly Lea CtTampa, FL 33617
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property at 7509 Lakeshore Dr

$1,100 - $2,550

Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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7509 Lakeshore Dr

TampaFL33604

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property at 1515 E 31st Ave

$1,200 - $1,500

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1515 E 31st Ave

TampaFL33610

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property at 8421 N 16th St

$1,400

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$1,400
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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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8421 N 16th St

TampaFL33604
property at 705 E Hanlon St

$1,400

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$1,400
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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

705 E Hanlon St

TampaFL33604

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property at 701 E Hanlon St

$1,500

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$1,500
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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

701 E Hanlon St

TampaFL33604

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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 Studio unit found at Garden Terrace priced from $819. Riverside Palms has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Independence Square apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Garden TerraceStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$819
Riverside PalmsKonaStudio,1BA$975
Puritan PlaceStudio Puritan Place1BR,1BA$1,053
Crown Pointe Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,100
Mirela North1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,119
Grande Oaks2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,149
The River Pointe Apartments1x1 - A31BR,1BA$1,200
Busch Terrace2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1,200
8723 N 48th St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,249
8724 N 48th St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,249

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Independence Square, FL

As of July 27, 2026 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 $1,408 with a $1.45 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$1.45
Meridian Pointe Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.50
Grande Oaks2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.22
8724 N 48th St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.51
8726 N 48th St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.51
Del Rio Apartment Homes2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.63
8723 N 48th St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.56
Crown Pointe Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1.59
Mirela North1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.63

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Independence Square, Tampa, FL

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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 $1,249.

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

The cheapest apartment in Independence Square is Puritan Place which is listed at $1,053, while the average apartment in Independence Square costs $9,573.

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 36 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 $398 which is $9,175 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Independence Square.

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