Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Tampa Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $500 (219 Rentals)

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$1,125 - $1,775
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102 E 122nd AveTampa, FL 33612
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2002 Colonial Parc DrTampa, FL 33612
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1823 E 109th Ave
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1823 E 109th Ave

1823 E 109th AveTampa, FL 33612
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North Tampa, Tampa, FL Local Guide

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 $802. Vue Tampa has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $864. Here are the most affordable North Tampa apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Copeland VillageStudioStudio,1BA$802
Vue Tampa4BR/4BA - Platinum4BR,4BA$864
Bella Mar Apartment HomesOne Bedroom One Bath - A11BR,1BA$899
Garden TerraceOne Bedroom One Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$969
Palm Avenue ApartmentsKent1BR,1BA$985
The Wave Apartments1/1S1BR,1BA$999
Verra North1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$999
Riverside PalmsKonaStudio,1BA$1,000
Timber Trace ApartmentsFern 1/11BR,1BA$1,029

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Tampa, FL

As of May 27, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cove Commons5BR/5.5BA - Durango - Platinum5BR,5.5BA$0.52
The Retreat at TampaLumpkin A 4 x 44BR,4BA$0.53
The Metropolitan TampaD3 - 4x44BR,4BA$0.70
The Standard at TampaHamlet - 5 x 35BR,3BA$0.68
Vue Tampa4BR/4BA - Platinum4BR,4BA$0.62
Venue at North CampusD14BR,4BA$0.61
Forest Lake2BR/2BA - B3 Standard2BR,2BA$0.92
Grande Oaks2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.22
5326 Whiteway Dr, Unit 5326 Whiteway Drive5326 Whiteway Dr2BR,1BA$1.05
Lark on 42nd2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.22

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Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Tampa

A Local Expert's guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Tampa Bay area for affordable living. Find your perfect Tampa Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States, including Tampa. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $1,029.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Tampa?

The cheapest apartment in North Tampa is Bella Mar Apartment Homes which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in North Tampa costs $1,910.

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 259 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 $461 which is $1,449 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Tampa.

Expert Rental Resources

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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A Local Expert’s Guide To the 10 Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Tampa

Written by: Vickie Ferguson

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.