
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverbend Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $700 (78 Rentals)
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1409 E Waters Ave

1409 E Waters Ave

1104 E Genesee St

3511 N Dartmouth Ave, Unit 2

1105 E Bird St, Unit #3, Unit #3

Rosewood

1014 E 31st Ave, Unit unit B

1014 E 31st Ave, Unit B

1803 E Henry Ave
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1216 E Chelsea St

The Ava Apartments

3407 N Avenida Republica de Cuba

Grande Oasis at Carrollwood

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Hamilton Point on Egypt Lake

1805 1/2 E Sligh Ave-

8406 N Brooks St

Dauphine Apartments

Westshore Crossing

Buena Vista Apartments
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1014 E 31st Ave

3002 W Wilder Ave, Unit 3002 w wilder

Legend Oaks

Belara Lakes

The Park on Waters

Innovo Living On Waters

1905 E Idlewild Ave

Haven at Waters Edge

Lake Azzure Apartments

The Residences at Soho
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Boardwalk Apartments

Park Place Apartments

1515 E 31st Ave

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8605 N Alaska St, Unit 8605 North Alaska Apt A, Unit 8605 North Alaska Apt A

7903 N 13th St

3202 River Cove Dr

Windsor Manor

Essex Place Luxury Apartments

Fernwood Grove Apartments
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The Flats at Seminole Heights

The Hite and Notch Apartments

French Quarter

1023 E Comanche Ave

8218 N Elmer St

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202 W Patterson St, Unit 202 W Patterson B, Unit 202 W Patterson B

The Legacy Apartments

906 W Candlewood Ave

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218 W Indiana Ave, Unit 218 W Indiana, Unit 218 W Indiana

The Commons
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Riverbend, Tampa, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Riverbend?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverbend Studio Apartments | $1,213 | $900 | $1,920 |
| Riverbend 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,396 | $895 | $3,082 |
| Riverbend 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,730 | $1,260 | $3,300 |
| Riverbend 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,439 | $1,525 | $10,000+ |
| Riverbend 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,014 | $3,500 | $6,702 |
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Cheapest Available Riverbend Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverbend area of Tampa, FL is a Studio unit found at Rosewood priced from $900. Grande Oasis at Carrollwood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,069. Here are the most affordable Riverbend apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosewood | EFF | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Grande Oasis at Carrollwood | S1 - Aruba - Studio, One Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,069 |
| The Ava Apartments | 1x1 - A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Hamilton Point on Egypt Lake | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,089 |
| Dauphine Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,105 |
| Buena Vista Apartments | Studio Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,146 |
| Belara Lakes | Crane | 1BR,1BA | $1,162 |
| Haven at Waters Edge | Fountain | 1BR,1BA | $1,189 |
| The Park on Waters | Tidewater | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Innovo Living On Waters | Indulge | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverbend, FL
As of May 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverbend area is the $1.51 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at The Commons in the in the West Tampa neighborhood starting from $1,509. The second greatest value Riverbend apartment is the 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom Model at Westshore Crossing starting at $1,450 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the East Tampa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverbend apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Commons | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| Westshore Crossing | 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| 218 W Indiana Ave, Unit 218 W Indiana | 218 W Indiana Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| The Legacy Apartments | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Belara Lakes | Crane | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Legend Oaks | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Tuscany Pointe at Tampa Apartment Homes | One Bedroom- 746 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| Lake Azzure Apartments | Biscayne | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| 8605 N Alaska St, Unit 8605 North Alaska Apt A | 8605 N Alaska St | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Boardwalk Apartments | The Chairman | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverbend Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Riverbend?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Riverbend is under $1,199.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverbend?
The cheapest apartment in Riverbend is Rosewood which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Riverbend costs $7,755.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Riverbend?
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 43 regular apartments in Riverbend 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 Riverbend?
Cheap apartments in Riverbend have an average cost of $155 which is $7,600 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverbend.
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