Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Tampa Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $500 (150 Rentals)

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Vista Palms
Rent Specials
$999 - $1,319
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$915 - $1,235
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$84

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$999 - $1,319
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Vista Palms

1701 E 131st AveTampa, FL 33612
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Serenity Lake Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,068 - $2,030
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$938 - $1,900
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$130

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$1,068 - $2,030
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Serenity Lake Apartments

14566 Seaford CirTampa, FL 33613
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Palm Square
Rent Specials
$1,125 - $1,775
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$950 - $1,600
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$175

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$1,125 - $1,775
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Palm Square

102 E 122nd AveTampa, FL 33612
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Uptown Apartments
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$1,125 - $1,675
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$950 - $1,500
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$175

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$1,125 - $1,675
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Uptown Apartments

2002 Colonial Parc DrTampa, FL 33612
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Viridian Apartments
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$1,149 - $2,185
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$1,106 - $2,142
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$43

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$1,149 - $2,185
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Viridian Apartments

12702 University Club DrTampa, 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 4 Beds unit found at Vue Tampa priced from $799. Copeland Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $802. Here are the most affordable North Tampa apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vue Tampa4BR/4BA - Platinum4BR,4BA$799
Copeland VillageStudioStudio,1BA$802
Bella Mar Apartment HomesOne Bedroom One Bath - A11BR,1BA$899
Regency Square ApartmentsSTUDStudio,1BA$929
42N3x3 A3BR,3BA$930
Shadow Pines2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$940
The Wave Apartments1/1S1BR,1BA$999
Azula NorthA11BR,1BA$999
Lago Bello Apartment Homes1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,049

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Tampa, FL

As of February 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Tampa area is the $0.53 price per square foot Lumpkin A 4 x 4 Model at The Retreat at Tampa in the in the University Square neighborhood starting from $935. The second greatest value North Tampa apartment is the 4BR/4.5BA - Boulder - Platinum Model at Cove Commons starting at $1,190 with a $0.73 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.
The Retreat at TampaLumpkin A 4 x 44BR,4BA$0.53
Cove Commons4BR/4.5BA - Boulder - Platinum4BR,4.5BA$0.73
The Standard at TampaDeerwood - 4 x 44BR,4BA$0.71
Venue at North CampusD14BR,4BA$0.61
Uptown Palms ApartmentsC13BR,2BA$1.28
Vue Tampa3BR/3BA - Gold3BR,3BA$0.77
42N3x3 A3BR,3BA$0.80
Reflections3/3U w/ Quartz Leased By The Room3BR,3BA$0.74
Summit WestPlan B12BR,1BA$1.28
Lark on 42nd2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.13

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Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Tampa

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North Tampa, Tampa, FL

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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 $1,049.

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 $23,043.

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 396 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 $456 which is $22,587 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Tampa.

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