Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oak Forest Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $600 (22 Rentals)

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El Dorado
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

El Dorado

210 N Kings AveBrandon, FL 33510
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Westchester
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westchester

105 Westchester Oaks LnBrandon, FL 33510
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Mango Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mango Terrace

3818 Lemon AveSeffner, FL 33584
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Lakewood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lakewood Apartments

1651 Lake Meadow Cir SBrandon, FL 33510
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Oak Forest, Tampa, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Oak Forest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oak Forest area of Tampa, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Lakewood Shores priced from $1,075. Skye Reserve has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,227. Here are the most affordable Oak Forest apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lakewood ShoresOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,075
Skye ReserveA21BR,1BA$1,227
The Summit at Sabal Park ApartmentsRoyal1BR,1BA$1,231
Lakeside Central ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,267
Sanctuary at Highland OaksHayworth - 1 BR - 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,270

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Forest, FL

As of November 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oak Forest area is the $1.53 price per square foot Queen-3A-Del Model at Valley View Town & Garden Homes in the in the Brandon Country Estates neighborhood starting from $1,830. The second greatest value Oak Forest apartment is the Delilah Model at The Easton Apartments starting at $1,496 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the South Green neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oak Forest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Valley View Town & Garden HomesQueen-3A-Del3BR,1.5BA$1.53
The Easton ApartmentsDelilah2BR,1.5BA$1.50
Mariner's Cove ApartmentsThe Catalina2BR,2BA$1.36
Claymore Crossings2x22BR,2BA$1.41
Cortland Bermuda LakeThe Mangrove1BR,1BA$1.69
Lakewood ShoresOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.32
Sanctuary at Highland OaksCrestwood - 1 BR - 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.61
307 Elizabeth St, Unit 203307 Elizabeth St1BR,1BA$1.62
Lakewood PlacePlan B1BR,1BA$1.86
The Summit at Sabal Park ApartmentsQueen1BR,1BA$1.83

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Oak Forest, Tampa, FL

Ranked #251

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

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3.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Florida and customized analysis for East 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 our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oak Forest Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oak Forest?

The cheapest apartment in Oak Forest is Lakewood Shores which is listed at $1,075, while the average apartment in Oak Forest costs $2,037.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oak Forest?

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 24 regular apartments in Oak Forest 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 Oak Forest?

Cheap apartments in Oak Forest have an average cost of $239 which is $1,798 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oak Forest.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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