
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oak Forest Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $600 (24 Rentals)
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Crosswynde by ARIUM

9856 Ashburn Lake Dr

Mariner's Cove Apartments

Williams Landing & Villas

314 Tweed Ave

604 Morrill Ct

Woodberry Woods
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1211 mook st

403 Margot Ct

Lakewood Shores

307 Elizabeth St, Unit 203

5336 Pine St, Unit B

El Dorado

Westchester

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11730 US-92

114 Hillside Dr

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Oak Forest, Tampa, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oak Forest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Forest Studio Apartments | $1,896 | $1,691 | $2,719 |
| Oak Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,645 | $750 | $2,973 |
| Oak Forest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,894 | $1,299 | $3,261 |
| Oak Forest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,167 | $1,509 | $5,639 |
| Oak Forest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,091 | $1,710 | $2,325 |
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There are currently 24 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Oak Forest Neighborhood of Tampa, FL.
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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 Woodberry Woods priced from $1,076. Lake Kathy Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,090. Here are the most affordable Oak Forest apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodberry Woods | The Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $1,076 |
| Lake Kathy Apartments | THE MANGROVE | 1BR,1BA | $1,090 |
| The Summit at Sabal Park Apartments | Royal | 1BR,1BA | $1,215 |
| Skye Reserve | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,217 |
| Crosswynde by ARIUM | Sunset | 1BR,1BA | $1,282 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Forest, FL
As of January 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oak Forest area is the $1.28 price per square foot Three Bedroom Two Bath Model at Lakewood Shores in the in the South Green neighborhood starting from $1,535. The second greatest value Oak Forest apartment is the Bismarck-2A-Del Model at Valley View Town & Garden Homes starting at $1,675 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the Brandon Country Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oak Forest apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Shores | Three Bedroom Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| Valley View Town & Garden Homes | Bismarck-2A-Del | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Westwood Crossing | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.66 |
| Sabal Ridge | 2 Bed, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| Mariner's Cove Apartments | The Catalina | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Claymore Crossings | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| 307 Elizabeth St, Unit 203 | 307 Elizabeth St | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| 5336 Pine St, Unit B | 5336 Pine St | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Lake Kathy Apartments | THE MANGROVE | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Woodberry Woods | The Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
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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 $1,325.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oak Forest?
The cheapest apartment in Oak Forest is Woodberry Woods which is listed at $1,076, while the average apartment in Oak Forest costs $2,238.
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 31 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 $323 which is $1,915 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oak Forest.
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