Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oak Forest Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $500 (6 Rentals)

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Mango Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mango Terrace

3818 Lemon AveSeffner, FL 33584
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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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Lake Kathy Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Lake Kathy Apartments

2231 Kendall Springs CtBrandon, 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 The Summit at Sabal Park Apartments priced from $1,182. Skye Reserve has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,289. Here are the most affordable Oak Forest apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Summit at Sabal Park ApartmentsRoyal1BR,1BA$1,182
Skye ReserveA31BR,1BA$1,289
Lakewood PlacePlan B1BR,1BA$1,352

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Forest, FL

As of July 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oak Forest area is the $1.82 price per square foot The Boundless Model at The Galvin in the in the South Green neighborhood starting from $2,911. The second greatest value Oak Forest apartment is the 2x2 Model at Westwood Crossing starting at $2,023 with a $1.84 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.
The GalvinThe Boundless3BR,2BA$1.82
Westwood Crossing2x22BR,2BA$1.84
Lakewood ShoresTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.26
Bridges at CrosstownParis2BR,2BA$1.67
Luxe At 1820B12BR,2BA$1.70
The Easton ApartmentsCamelia2BR,1BA$1.54
Cortland Bermuda LakeThe Mangrove1BR,1BA$1.75
The Summit at Sabal Park ApartmentsMajestic2BR,1BA$1.68
Sanctuary at Highland OaksCrestwood - 1 BR - 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.75
307 Elizabeth St, Unit 203307 Elizabeth St1BR,1BA$1.63

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Oak Forest, Tampa, FL

Ranked #233

Among neighborhoods in Tampa, FL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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3.0
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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 The Summit at Sabal Park Apartments which is listed at $1,182, while the average apartment in Oak Forest costs $2,188.

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 22 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 $360 which is $1,828 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oak Forest.

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