
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the MacFarlane Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $800 (31 Rentals)
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The Hyde Park Collection

The Ava Apartments

Buena Vista Apartments

Legend Oaks

Westshore Crossing

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3318 W Walnut St

3415 W Arch St

The Residences at Soho

BC Tampa

The Flats at Seminole Heights

Arbour Ponds Apartments

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The Legacy Apartments

Warehouse Lofts

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Apella on Newport

Millennium Westshore

The Oasis Club

Davis Islands Apartments

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Westshore Palms at Kennedy

Edge at 1702

Society Westshore Apartments

Varela Westshore Apartments

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Visconti at Westshore

2904 W Chestnut St
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2904 W Chestnut St

2510 W Main St

3101 W Dewey St
MacFarlane, Tampa, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in MacFarlane?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| MacFarlane Studio Apartments | $1,972 | $850 | $3,738 |
| MacFarlane 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,184 | $1,075 | $3,850 |
| MacFarlane 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,661 | $1,249 | $5,612 |
| MacFarlane 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,737 | $1,825 | $7,330 |
| MacFarlane 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,755 | $1,560 | $5,495 |
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There are currently 31 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the MacFarlane Neighborhood of Tampa, FL.
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Cheapest Available MacFarlane Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the MacFarlane area of Tampa, FL is a Studio unit found at The Ava Apartments priced from $1,000. Legend Oaks has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,110. Here are the most affordable MacFarlane apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ava Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| Legend Oaks | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,110 |
| Buena Vista Apartments | Studio Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,146 |
| Tuscany Pointe at Tampa Apartment Homes | One Bedroom- 570 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,215 |
| Westshore Crossing | 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| 2904 W Chestnut St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| The Residences at Soho | Tuscany | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
| BC Tampa | 2/1 - 5107 Clarice Court, Tampa, FL 33611 | 2BR,1BA | $1,340 |
| The Flats at Seminole Heights | Cabana | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Arbour Ponds Apartments | Cypress | 1BR,1BA | $1,364 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in MacFarlane, FL
As of August 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the MacFarlane area is the $1.57 price per square foot A1 Model at The Legacy Apartments in the in the East Tampa neighborhood starting from $1,532. The second greatest value MacFarlane apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 2904 W Chestnut St starting at $1,250 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the West Tampa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for MacFarlane apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Legacy Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| 2904 W Chestnut St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Tuscany Pointe at Tampa Apartment Homes | One Bedroom- 746 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| The Flats at Seminole Heights | Cabana | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Cigar Lofts | Robusto Retreat | 2BR,2BA | $1.88 |
| The Oasis Club | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| Westshore Palms at Kennedy | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| Arbour Ponds Apartments | Cypress | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| Westshore Crossing | 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| Legend Oaks | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap MacFarlane Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in MacFarlane?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in MacFarlane is under $1,364.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in MacFarlane?
The cheapest apartment in MacFarlane is The Ava Apartments which is listed at $1,075, while the average apartment in MacFarlane costs $2,260.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in MacFarlane?
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 9 regular apartments in MacFarlane 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 MacFarlane?
Cheap apartments in MacFarlane have an average cost of $809 which is $1,451 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in MacFarlane.
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