
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the MacFarlane Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $800 (55 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the MacFarlane area of Tampa.


3105 W Spruce St

Edge at 1702

The Ava Apartments

Buena Vista Apartments

Legend Oaks

Westshore Crossing

3317 W Pine St

Tuscany Pointe at Tampa Apartment Homes

The Residences at Soho
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Canopy West River Phase II

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The Legacy Apartments

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Apella on Newport

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The Vintage Lofts at West End

Carlyle Flats

Varela Westshore Apartments

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Grady Square

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Visconti at Westshore

The Pearl

315 S Delaware Ave

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NAVARA

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Lantower Westshore

NoHo Flats I and II

The Gray

Manor Riverside

Novus Westshore
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AVE Tampa Riverwalk

Element

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Novel Midtown

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Arabelle Riverwalk

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The Lykes

2106 N Himes Ave

2904 W Chestnut St
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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 | $1,940 | $850 | $3,275 |
| MacFarlane 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,059 | $900 | $3,830 |
| MacFarlane 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,687 | $1,195 | $8,195 |
| MacFarlane 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,589 | $1,825 | $6,270 |
| MacFarlane 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,988 | $1,500 | $6,796 |
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There are currently 55 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 Edge at 1702 priced from $939. The Ava Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here are the most affordable MacFarlane apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edge at 1702 | Platt | Studio,1BA | $939 |
| The Ava Apartments | 1x1 - A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Legend Oaks | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,085 |
| Buena Vista Apartments | Studio Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,146 |
| Tuscany Pointe at Tampa Apartment Homes | One Bedroom- 570 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,245 |
| The Residences at Soho | Biago | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Canopy West River Phase II | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Fernwood Grove Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| The Flats at Seminole Heights | Cabana | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Arbour Ponds Apartments | Cypress | 1BR,1BA | $1,396 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in MacFarlane, FL
As of May 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the MacFarlane area is the $2.11 price per square foot Studio, 1 bath Model at 315 S Delaware Ave in the in the Historic Ybor neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value MacFarlane apartment is the A Model at The Legacy Apartments starting at $1,468 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the East 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 315 S Delaware Ave | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $2.11 |
| The Legacy Apartments | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Tuscany Pointe at Tampa Apartment Homes | One Bedroom- 746 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| Fernwood Grove Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| The Flats at Seminole Heights | Cabana | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| 220 Madison Student Housing | The Bayshore: Stunning Two Bedroom Apartment w... | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| The Oasis Club | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| Canopy West River Phase II | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| The Residences at Soho | Biago | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Legend Oaks | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
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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 $1,396.
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 $3,611.
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 28 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 $814 which is $2,797 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in MacFarlane.
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