
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Tampa Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $500 (224 Rentals)
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Copeland Village

1504 E 99th Ave

Garden Terrace

Vista Palms

4306 Porpoise Dr

Armature Place

Shadow Pines

Riverside Palms

Cambridge Woods
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Puritan Place

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Uptown 68

Live Oak Apartments

8429 N 39th St

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Vista North

13106 Leisurewood Pl

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8406 N Brooks St

Carlton Arms North

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Tampa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Tampa Studio Apartments | $1,153 | $735 | $1,949 |
| North Tampa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,447 | $700 | $3,888 |
| North Tampa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,704 | $619 | $4,801 |
| North Tampa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,067 | $649 | $9,760 |
| North Tampa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,167 | $509 | $6,366 |
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There are currently 224 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the North Tampa Neighborhood of Tampa, FL.
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Cheapest Available North Tampa Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Tampa area of Tampa, FL is a Studio unit found at Copeland Village priced from $762. Vue Tampa has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $819. Here are the most affordable North Tampa apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copeland Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $762 |
| Vue Tampa | 4BR/4BA - Platinum | 4BR,4BA | $819 |
| Garden Terrace | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $869 |
| Vista Palms | A1R | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Shadow Pines | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $940 |
| Riverside Palms | Kona | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| Uptown Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath - 650 | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
| Verra North | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| The Wave Apartments | 1/1S | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Bella Mar Apartment Homes | One Bedroom One Bath - A1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Tampa, FL
As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Tampa area is the $0.52 price per square foot 5BR/5.5BA - Durango - Platinum Model at Cove Commons in the in the University Square neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value North Tampa apartment is the Lumpkin A 4 x 4 Model at The Retreat at Tampa starting at $935 with a $0.53 price per square foot in the University Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Tampa apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cove Commons | 5BR/5.5BA - Durango - Platinum | 5BR,5.5BA | $0.52 |
| The Retreat at Tampa | Lumpkin A 4 x 4 | 4BR,4BA | $0.53 |
| The Standard at Tampa | Hounslow 5 x 4 | 5BR,4BA | $0.60 |
| Union on Fletcher | D1 | 4BR,4BA | $0.70 |
| The Metropolitan Tampa | D3 - 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $0.67 |
| Vue Tampa | 4BR/4BA - Platinum | 4BR,4BA | $0.59 |
| Reflections | 4-4U Premium w/ Quartz Countertops | 4BR,4BA | $0.56 |
| Grande Oaks | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| Forest Lake | 2BR/2BA - B3 Standard | 2BR,2BA | $0.95 |
| Bellarmine Hall - *USF STUDENT LIVING* | 4 Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.86 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Tampa Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in North Tampa?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Tampa is under $999.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Tampa?
The cheapest apartment in North Tampa is Vista Palms which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in North Tampa costs $1,975.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Tampa?
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 206 regular apartments in North Tampa 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 Tampa?
Cheap apartments in North Tampa have an average cost of $418 which is $1,557 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Tampa.
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