Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer East Tampa Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $700 (19 Rentals)

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Andover Club
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Andover Club

9305 Takomah TrlTampa, FL 33617
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Park Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Terrace

4121 Royal Banyan DrTampa, FL 33610
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Outer East Tampa, Tampa, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer East Tampa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer East Tampa area of Tampa, FL is a Studio unit found at Riverside Palms priced from $800. Garden Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $869. Here are the most affordable Outer East Tampa apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riverside PalmsStudioStudio,1BA$800
Garden TerraceStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$869
Terrace Trace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,099
Del Rio Apartment Homes1 Bedroom/1Bath1BR,1BA$1,099
The Park at ValenzaA11BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer East Tampa, FL

As of December 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer East Tampa area is the $1.55 price per square foot Westshore Renovated Model at The Avenue Apartments in the in the East Tampa neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Outer East Tampa apartment is the The Putter Model at Doral Oaks starting at $1,754 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the East Tampa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer East Tampa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Avenue ApartmentsWestshore Renovated2BR,2BA$1.55
Doral OaksThe Putter2BR,1BA$1.65
The Rio Apartments2X12BR,1BA$1.43
Laurel Oaks22BR,2BA$1.61
Wexford ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom 60%2BR,2BA$1.35
Brandywine Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.32
Cross Creek2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.33
Grove At Temple Terrace2-1 Renovated2BR,1BA$1.26
The Park at Chesterfield Apartment HomesTHE ASPEN1BR,1BA$1.51
Riverside PalmsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.49

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Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Tampa

A Local Expert's guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Tampa Bay area for affordable living. Find your perfect Tampa Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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Outer East Tampa, Tampa, FL

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Florida, including Tampa. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer East Tampa Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer East Tampa?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer East Tampa is under $1,150.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer East Tampa?

The cheapest apartment in Outer East Tampa is Riverside Palms which is listed at $845, while the average apartment in Outer East Tampa costs $25,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer East Tampa?

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 2 regular apartments in Outer East Tampa 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 Outer East Tampa?

Cheap apartments in Outer East Tampa have an average cost of $1,644 which is $23,856 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer East Tampa.

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Written by: Justin Habersaat

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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