
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Port Tampa City Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $600 (45 Rentals)
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Roma on Dale Mabry II

3809 W Iowa Ave, Unit 03

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Oasis at Ballast Point

Westminster Chase Apartments

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Keystone Courtyard Apartments

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The Lancaster

5901 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Unit B

6317 S Roberts Ave
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The William at Westshore

Roma on Dale Mabry

6822 S Shamrock Rd, Unit 01-102

6822 S Shamrock Rd, Unit 01-105

6822 S Shamrock Rd, Unit 01-113

6822 S Shamrock Rd, Unit 01-107

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Marlowe South Tampa

Sun Bay Palms at South Tampa

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Azola South Tampa
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3019 W Meadow St

The Pointe on Westshore

Advenir at The Watson

Amelia at Westshore

6244 S Martindale Ave, Unit B

6712 S Himes Ave

4950 W Prescott St, Unit 5106

4950 W Prescott St, Unit 5206

4950 W Prescott St, Unit 5112
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4950 W Prescott St, Unit 5210

4950 W Prescott St, Unit 5110

4301 W Bay Ave

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Clipper Cove Apartments

South Dale Villas

The Boulevard at West Shore

7002 S Kissimmee St

7408 S Sherrill St
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Port Tampa Flats

Casa Juanita

The Sparkman

6619 S Westshore Blvd

6805 S Juanita St

Southsider Apartments

4901 Elizabeth Anne Cir

6908 S MacDill Ave

4011 W Marietta St
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Port Tampa City, Tampa, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Port Tampa City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Tampa City Studio Apartments | $1,867 | $1,399 | $3,405 |
| Port Tampa City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,935 | $1,000 | $2,867 |
| Port Tampa City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,425 | $1,186 | $4,783 |
| Port Tampa City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,232 | $1,353 | $8,873 |
| Port Tampa City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,488 | $1,488 | $1,488 |
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Cheapest Available Port Tampa City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Port Tampa City area of Tampa, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Roma on Dale Mabry II priced from $1,050. Oasis at Ballast Point has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,144. Here are the most affordable Port Tampa City apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roma on Dale Mabry II | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Oasis at Ballast Point | Premium One-Bed, One-Bath Apartment Home | 1BR,1BA | $1,144 |
| South Dale Villas | Dale 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Westminster Chase Apartments | Classic 1Bd/1Ba | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Keystone Courtyard Apartments | 2 Bedroom/1Bath.S | 2BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| Roma on Dale Mabry | Three Bedrooms One Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| The William at Westshore | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| The Lancaster | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| Sun Bay Palms at South Tampa | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,749 |
| Cortland Bowery | Clearwater | 1BR,1BA | $1,779 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Port Tampa City, FL
As of June 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Port Tampa City area is the $1.94 price per square foot B1 Model at Sun Bay Palms at South Tampa in the in the Sun Bay South neighborhood starting from $1,749. The second greatest value Port Tampa City apartment is the 3 Bedroom/1 BathU Model at Keystone Courtyard Apartments starting at $1,375 with a $1.62 price per square foot in the Sun Bay South neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Port Tampa City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Bay Palms at South Tampa | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| Keystone Courtyard Apartments | 3 Bedroom/1 BathU | 3BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| South Dale Villas | Dale 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Roma on Dale Mabry | Three Bedrooms One Bath | 3BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Azola South Tampa | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| Cortland Bowery | Clearwater | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| Roma on Dale Mabry II | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| The Lancaster | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
| Oasis at Ballast Point | Classic One-Bed, One-Bath Apartment Home | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Westminster Chase Apartments | Semi-Renovated 1Bd/1Ba | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Port Tampa City Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Port Tampa City?
The cheapest apartment in Port Tampa City is Roma on Dale Mabry II which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Port Tampa City costs $3,266.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Port Tampa City?
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 34 regular apartments in Port Tampa City 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 Port Tampa City?
Cheap apartments in Port Tampa City have an average cost of $868 which is $2,398 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Port Tampa City.
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