
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pelican Island Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $1,000 (72 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Pelican Island area of Tampa.


Newport

WestShore Apartments

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Hanley Place

6406 Rockpointe Dr, Unit A Guest Suite in Tampa, Unit A Guest Suite in Tampa

Vantage on Hillsborough Apartments

Captiva Club Apartments

Tampa Woods

Audubon Village

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BAYVUE
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MAA Rocky Point

7611 Paula Dr

Rocky Creek Apartments

4204 N Manhattan Ave

Amira at Westly

Waterview at Rocky Point Apartments

6332 Newtown Cir, Unit B2

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5 West Apartments

Westhaven Residence

115 S Lois Ave, Unit 210
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Varela Westshore Apartments

Millennium Westshore

Furnished Studio-Tampa - North Airport

Westshore Palms at Kennedy

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Mosaic Westshore Apartments

Irving Place North Rocky Point

Furnished Studio-Tampa - Airport - N. Westshore Blvd.

115 S Lois Ave, Unit 122

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Seazen At Rocky Point
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Emerald at MetWest

Adagio at Westshore Palms

MAA Bay View

7640 Woodbridge Blvd

The Brooke at Rocky Point

Furnished Studio-Tampa - Airport - Spruce Street

Schooner Apartments

The Park at Avanti

9119 Tudor Dr

Cortland Bayport
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6306 Newtown Cir

The Park at Lake Como

Grand Oaks Apartments

9209 Tudor Dr

4538 W Minnehaha St

Colony House of Westshore

8825 Bay Pointe Dr

7210 N Manhattan Ave

8310 Oak Forest Ct

4606 W Gray St
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Pelican Island, Tampa, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Pelican Island?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelican Island Studio Apartments | $1,902 | $1,099 | $2,600 |
| Pelican Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,918 | $1,095 | $4,728 |
| Pelican Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,366 | $1,425 | $6,222 |
| Pelican Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,218 | $1,800 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Pelican Island Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Pelican Island area of Tampa, FL is a Studio unit found at Atwater Westchase priced from $1,099. Newport has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,185. Here are the most affordable Pelican Island apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atwater Westchase | Studio Reno | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| Newport | One Bed / One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,185 |
| The Park at Avanti | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,209 |
| Hanley Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| The Park at Lake Como | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,259 |
| Vantage on Hillsborough Apartments | Bali | 1BR,1BA | $1,323 |
| Captiva Club Apartments | Calusa | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
| Tampa Woods | 1 BED / 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $1,340 |
| BAYVUE | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,410 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pelican Island, FL
As of April 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pelican Island area is the $1.83 price per square foot 3BD, 2BTH C 3 Model at Adagio at Westshore Palms in the in the Pelican Island neighborhood starting from $2,835. The second greatest value Pelican Island apartment is the B2 Model at Irving Place North Rocky Point starting at $2,220 with a $1.81 price per square foot in the Pelican Island neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Pelican Island apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adagio at Westshore Palms | 3BD, 2BTH C 3 | 3BR,2BA | $1.83 |
| Irving Place North Rocky Point | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.81 |
| Waterview at Rocky Point Apartments | Waterstone Renovated | 3BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| Tampa Woods | 1 BED / 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Rocky Creek Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.74 |
| 5 West Apartments | A1- iSync Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Audubon Village | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| Amira at Westly | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| Hanley Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Newport | One Bed / One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePelican Island, Tampa, FL
Ranked #76
Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pelican Island Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Pelican Island?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Pelican Island is under $1,410.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pelican Island?
The cheapest apartment in Pelican Island is Newport which is listed at $1,185, while the average apartment in Pelican Island costs $2,900.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Pelican Island?
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 70 regular apartments in Pelican Island 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 Pelican Island?
Cheap apartments in Pelican Island have an average cost of $298 which is $2,602 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pelican Island.
Expert Rental Resources
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