Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Forest Hills Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $600 (19 Rentals)

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12703 N 15th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

12703 N 15th St

12703 N 15th StTampa, FL 33612
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USF Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

USF Gardens

2016 E 131st AveTampa, FL 33612
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Sandanay Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sandanay Apartments

13132 N 19th StTampa, FL 33612
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Pine Crest
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Crest

11302 N 15th StTampa, FL 33612
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Uptown 22 Villas
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Uptown 22 Villas

13102 N 20th StTampa, FL 33612
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Tampa Commons
3 Bedroom Apartments

Tampa Commons

1506 E 138th AveTampa, FL 33613
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La Vista Oaks Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

La Vista Oaks Apartments

12771 Saint James Place DrTampa, FL 33612
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Uptown Sky
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Uptown Sky

13635 N 12th StTampa, FL 33613

North Forest Hills, Tampa, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Forest Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Forest Hills area of Tampa, FL is a Studio unit found at Copeland Village priced from $762. Bella Mar Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable North Forest Hills apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Copeland VillageStudioStudio,1BA$762
Bella Mar Apartment HomesOne Bedroom One Bath - A11BR,1BA$899
Shadow Pines2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$940
Vista PalmsA11BR,1BA$999
Lago Bello Apartment Homes1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Forest Hills, FL

As of December 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Forest Hills area is the $1.36 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Columbia Park Apartments in the in the University Square neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value North Forest Hills apartment is the 4x2 Model at Spanish Trace starting at $1,596 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the University Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Forest Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Columbia Park Apartments3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.36
Spanish Trace4x24BR,2BA$1.17
Shadow Pines3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.42
Palm Flats Apartments2/22BR,2BA$1.44
Palms at Sand LakeB12BR,1BA$1.51
Royal Palm Key2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.35
Avina North1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.60
Revere Landings1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.67
Regency Square Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1.57
Lago Bello Apartment Homes1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.67

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North Forest Hills, Tampa, FL

Ranked #143

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities and towns across the United States and customized analysis for North Tampa. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, apartment communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Forest Hills Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in North Forest Hills?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Forest Hills is under $1,099.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Forest Hills?

The cheapest apartment in North Forest Hills is Bella Mar Apartment Homes which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in North Forest Hills costs $1,649.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Forest Hills?

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 94 regular apartments in North Forest Hills 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 North Forest Hills?

Cheap apartments in North Forest Hills have an average cost of $664 which is $985 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Forest Hills.

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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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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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