
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oak Forest Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $600 (50 Rentals)
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Crosswynde by ARIUM

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The Summit at Sabal Park Apartments

Bridges at Crosstown

The Lakes at Brandon West

Crosstown Walk

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Luxe at 1820

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Prose Park View

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AVLI AT CROSSTOWN CENTER APARTMENTS

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The Galvin
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9856 Ashburn Lake Dr

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Williams Landing & Villas

Claymore Crossings

Sabal Ridge II

Sabal Ridge

Overlook at Crosstown Walk

11010 Clay Pit Rd

Woodberry Woods

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Lakewood Place
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Lakewood Shores

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307 Elizabeth St

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Skye Reserve

5351 Peach Ave

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728 Sunbright Dr

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Furnished Studio-Tampa - Brandon
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El Dorado

11730 US-92

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Westchester

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5322 Pine St

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Westwood Crossing

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211 Thorntree Pl

107 Karde Ln

701 Russell Ln

801 Russell Ln

608 Golden Raintree Pl

1909 May St

122 N Kings Ave

1428 Highland Ridge Cir
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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 | $1,964 | $1,589 | $2,399 |
| Oak Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,700 | $1,076 | $3,205 |
| Oak Forest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,926 | $1,280 | $3,859 |
| Oak Forest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,277 | $1,509 | $5,575 |
| Oak Forest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,909 | $1,740 | $2,111 |
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There are currently 50 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. Lakewood Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,104. 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 |
| Lakewood Place | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $1,104 |
| Sanctuary at Highland Oaks | Crestwood - 1 BR - 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,239 |
| Claymore Crossings | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1,260 |
| Skye Reserve | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,292 |
| The Summit at Sabal Park Apartments | Royal | 1BR,1BA | $1,327 |
| Sabal Ridge | 2 Bed, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,330 |
| The Easton Apartments | Adair | 1BR,1BA | $1,336 |
| Lakewood Shores | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,365 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Forest, FL
As of April 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oak Forest area is the $1.00 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Westwood Crossing in the in the South Green neighborhood starting from $1,673. The second greatest value Oak Forest apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Lakewood Shores starting at $1,365 with a $1.27 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Westwood Crossing | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Lakewood Shores | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| Sabal Ridge | 2 Bed, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| Claymore Crossings | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| 307 Elizabeth St | 307 Elizabeth St | 2BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| The Easton Apartments | Adair | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Crosswynde by ARIUM | Before Dawn | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Bridges at Crosstown | Athens | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| Woodberry Woods | The Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Lakewood Place | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOak Forest, Tampa, FL
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Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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2.5Pet Friendly
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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 $1,365.
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 $2,126.
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 46 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 $481 which is $1,645 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oak Forest.
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