Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Independence Square Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $700 (74 Rentals)

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property at 505 1/2 E Virginia Ave
$995

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Base Rent$995
Total Monthly Price$995
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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505 1/2 E Virginia Ave

TampaFL33603
property at 7126 Waterside Dr
$1,000

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Base Rent$1,000
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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7126 Waterside Dr, Unit 7126 Waterside Dr

7126 Waterside Dr
TampaFL33617

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Puritan Place
$1,150 - $1,900

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Puritan Place

7903 Holly Lea CtTampa, FL 33617
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property at 8312 N 10th St
$1,250

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Base Rent$1,250
Total Monthly Price$1,250
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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8312 N 10th 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 $799. 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$799
Riverside PalmsKonaStudio,1BA$975
Palms at Humphrey2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1BA$1,050
Crown Pointe Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,100
Mirela North1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,119
Puritan PlaceStudio Puritan PlaceStudio,1BA$1,150
Del Rio Apartment Homes2 Bedroom/1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$1,199
The River Pointe Apartments1x1 - A31BR,1BA$1,200
Busch Terrace2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Independence Square, FL

As of September 10, 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 2 Beds, 1.5 baths Model at Palms at Humphrey starting at $1,050 with a $1.05 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
Palms at Humphrey2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.05
Brandywine Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.45
Meridian Pointe Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.43
Grande Oaks2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.43
Temple Crest TownhomesCrest2BR,1.5BA$1.54
8724 N 48th St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.51
8726 N 48th St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.51
8723 N 48th St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.56
The River Pointe Apartments1x1 - A31BR,1BA$1.57

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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 $1,200.

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

The cheapest apartment in Independence Square is Garden Terrace which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Independence Square costs $1,450.

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 35 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 $560 which is $890 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Independence Square.

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