
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River Oaks Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $800 (28 Rentals)
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Rocky Creek Village

Newport

Atwater Westchase

Ascent Citrus Park

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WestEnd

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St. James Crossing

Palmera Pointe

Tampa Woods

Seasons at Westchase

Mallory Square

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7508 Stillridge Dr

8516 Catalina Dr

7502 Bolanos Ct

8112 Silent Creek Dr
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River Oaks, Tampa, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in River Oaks?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Oaks Studio Apartments | $1,218 | $800 | $1,589 |
| River Oaks 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,597 | $1,100 | $3,779 |
| River Oaks 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,010 | $1,400 | $4,167 |
| River Oaks 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,583 | $1,795 | $10,000+ |
| River Oaks 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,497 | $2,485 | $2,510 |
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There are currently 28 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the River Oaks Neighborhood of Tampa, FL.
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Cheapest Available River Oaks Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the River Oaks area of Tampa, FL is a Studio unit found at Rocky Creek Village priced from $1,000. Newport has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,073. Here are the most affordable River Oaks apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Creek Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| Newport | One Bed / One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,073 |
| Atwater Westchase | Studio Reno | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| Ascent Citrus Park | Moro | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| WestEnd | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,248 |
| Vantage on Hillsborough Apartments | Bali | 1BR,1BA | $1,256 |
| St. James Crossing | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,265 |
| Tampa Woods | 1 BED / 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $1,340 |
| Palmera Pointe | 1x1 754 SQ FT | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Seasons at Westchase | The Seasons | Studio,1BA | $1,364 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Oaks, FL
As of April 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the River Oaks area is the $1.96 price per square foot B2B Model at Bell Westchase in the in the West Tampa neighborhood starting from $2,165. The second greatest value River Oaks apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Rocky Creek Apartments starting at $1,842 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Pelican Island neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for River Oaks apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Westchase | B2B | 2BR,2BA | $1.96 |
| Rocky Creek Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.73 |
| Citrus Run | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Tampa Woods | 1 BED / 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| West Park Village by ARIUM | Magnolia | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| Westwood Reserve Apartments | Newport | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Mallory Square | Baybreeze | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Palmera Pointe | 1x1 754 SQ FT | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Hanley Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Newport | One Bed / One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRiver Oaks, Tampa, FL
Ranked #162
Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap River Oaks Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in River Oaks?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in River Oaks is at Rocky Creek Village listed at $1,000.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom River Oaks Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom River Oaks Apartment is $1,073 at Newport.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom River Oaks Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in River Oaks is starting from $1,450 at Rocky Creek Village.
What is the most affordable River Oaks Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap River Oaks Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Palmera Pointe and starts from $1,795.
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