Cheap Homes for Rent in Oak Forest Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $1,200 (32 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Oak Forest area of Tampa.

property at 403 Margot Ct

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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403 Margot Ct

BrandonFL33511

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property at 2621 Chelsea Manor Blvd

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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property at 1575 Blue Magnolia Rd

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

2 Bedroom, 3 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1575 Blue Magnolia Rd

BrandonFL33510
property at 308 N Hilltop Rd

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 15

308 N Hilltop Rd

BrandonFL33510
property at 2488 Lake Woodberry Cir

$1,869

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$1,869

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$1,869

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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property at 502 Euclid Ave

$1,890

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$1,890

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$1,890

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

502 Euclid Ave

SeffnerFL33584

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property at 1508 Blue Magnolia Rd

$1,925

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$1,925

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$1,925

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1508 Blue Magnolia Rd

BrandonFL33510

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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 2 Beds unit found at Sabal Ridge priced from $743. Lakewood Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,052. Here are the most affordable Oak Forest apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sabal Ridge2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$743
Lakewood PlacePlan A1BR,1BA$1,052
Woodberry WoodsThe Aspen1BR,1BA$1,076
Sanctuary at Highland OaksCrestwood - 1 BR - 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,239
Skye ReserveA21BR,1BA$1,242
Lake Kathy ApartmentsTHE PALM2BR,2BA$1,319
Claymore Crossings2x22BR,2BA$1,327
The Summit at Sabal Park ApartmentsRoyal1BR,1BA$1,335
The Easton ApartmentsAdair1BR,1BA$1,336

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Forest, FL

As of April 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oak Forest area is the $1.18 price per square foot Four Bedroom Three Bath Model at Lakewood Shores in the in the South Green neighborhood starting from $1,710. The second greatest value Oak Forest apartment is the 3x2 Model at Claymore Crossings starting at $1,537 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Sabal Park 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.
Lakewood ShoresFour Bedroom Three Bath4BR,3BA$1.18
Claymore Crossings3x23BR,2BA$1.28
Westwood Crossing2x22BR,2BA$1.34
Lake Kathy ApartmentsTHE PALM2BR,2BA$1.35
Sabal Ridge2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.37
Cortland Bermuda LakeThe Mangrove1BR,1BA$1.72
307 Elizabeth St307 Elizabeth St2BR,1BA$1.69
The Easton ApartmentsAdair1BR,1BA$1.67
Woodberry WoodsThe Aspen1BR,1BA$1.52
Lakewood PlacePlan A1BR,1BA$1.71

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Oak Forest, Tampa, FL

Ranked #233

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

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Oak Forest

What type of rentals are currently available in Oak Forest?

There are currently 83 Apartments for Rent in Oak Forest, FL with pricing that ranges from $1,060 to $5,877. There are also 108 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Oak Forest ranging from $1,200 to $4,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Oak Forest?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Oak Forest ranges from $1,200 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,226.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Oak Forest?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Oak Forest range from $1,509 to $5,877, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,299 to $3,810. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,019 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,740.

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