Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oak Forest Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $600 (56 Rentals)

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The Galvin
$1,534 - $2,785
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$1,534 - $2,785
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The Galvin

10215 Estuary Lakes DrTampa, FL 33619
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Luxe at 1820
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$1,574 - $3,443
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$1,574 - $3,443
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Luxe at 1820

1820 Crosstown Club PlTampa, FL 33619
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Prose Park View
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$1,619 - $2,485
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Prose Park View

10881 Caladesi AveTampa, FL 33610
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Sabal Ridge II
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sabal Ridge II

9048 Hilltop Meadow LoopTampa, FL 33610
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Sabal Ridge
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Sabal Ridge

9230 Sabalridge Grove PlTampa, FL 33610
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Skye Reserve
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$1,075 - $2,069
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Skye Reserve

1918 Plantation Key CirBrandon, FL 33511
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Lakewood Shores
$1,255 - $1,810
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Lakewood Shores

1722 Lakewood Shores LnBrandon, FL 33510
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Skye Oaks
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$1,386 - $2,055
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Skye Oaks

110 Summerfield WayBrandon, FL 33510
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El Dorado
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

El Dorado

210 N Kings AveBrandon, FL 33510
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Lakewood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lakewood Apartments

1651 Lake Meadow Cir SBrandon, FL 33510
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Westchester
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westchester

105 Westchester Oaks LnBrandon, FL 33510
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Lake Kathy Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Lake Kathy Apartments

2231 Kendall Springs CtBrandon, FL 33510
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Mango Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mango Terrace

3818 Lemon AveSeffner, FL 33584
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Brandon Oaks
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Brandon Oaks

512 Camino Real CtBrandon, FL 33510

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Westwood Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westwood Crossing

1212 Askew DrBrandon, FL 33511
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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 Skye Reserve priced from $1,075. Woodberry Woods has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,194. Here are the most affordable Oak Forest apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Skye ReserveA11BR,1BA$1,075
Woodberry WoodsThe Aspen1BR,1BA$1,194
Lakewood PlacePlan A1BR,1BA$1,195
The Easton ApartmentsAdair1BR,1BA$1,195
The Summit at Sabal Park ApartmentsRoyal1BR,1BA$1,310
Brandon OaksB22BR,2BA$1,311
Sanctuary at Highland OaksMontclair - 1 BR - 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,315
Lakewood ShoresTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1,335
Lakeside Central ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,337
Skye OaksB22BR,2BA$1,386

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Forest, FL

As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oak Forest area is the $1.47 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Westwood Crossing in the in the South Green neighborhood starting from $1,617. The second greatest value Oak Forest apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Lakewood Shores starting at $1,335 with a $1.24 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.
Westwood Crossing2x22BR,2BA$1.47
Lakewood ShoresTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.24
The Easton ApartmentsDelilah2BR,1.5BA$1.50
Claymore Crossings2x22BR,2BA$1.54
Cortland Bermuda LakeThe Somerset1BR,1BA$1.81
Crosswynde by ARIUMBefore Dawn1BR,1BA$1.78
Bridges at CrosstownAthens1BR,1BA$1.85
The Lakes at Brandon WestGeneva1BR,1BA$1.97
Woodberry WoodsThe Aspen1BR,1BA$1.68
Skye ReserveA11BR,1BA$1.71

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Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Tampa

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Oak Forest, Tampa, FL

Ranked #209

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

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2.5
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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 a cheap apartment in Oak Forest?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Oak Forest is under $1,386.

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

The cheapest apartment in Oak Forest is Skye Reserve which is listed at $1,075, while the average apartment in Oak Forest costs $2,226.

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 50 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 $362 which is $1,864 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oak Forest.

Expert Rental Resources

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