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

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property at 1701 W Louisiana Ave

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5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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property at 1105 E Bird St

$900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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

1105 E Bird St
TampaFL33604

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property at 1515 E 31st Ave

$1,250 - $1,550

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1515 E 31st Ave

TampaFL33610

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Riverbend, Tampa, FL Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
RosewoodEFFStudio,1BA$900
Grande Oasis at CarrollwoodS1 - Aruba - Studio, One BathroomStudio,1BA$1,069
The Ava Apartments1x1 - A11BR,1BA$1,075
Hamilton Point on Egypt Lake1A1BR,1BA$1,089
Dauphine ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,105
Buena Vista ApartmentsStudio RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,146
Belara LakesCrane1BR,1BA$1,162
Haven at Waters EdgeFountain1BR,1BA$1,189
The Park on WatersTidewater1BR,1BA$1,195
Innovo Living On WatersIndulgeStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Commons2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.51
Westshore Crossing2 bedroom, 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$1.52
218 W Indiana Ave, Unit 218 W Indiana218 W Indiana Ave1BR,1BA$1.66
The Legacy ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1.73
Belara LakesCrane1BR,1BA$1.51
Legend Oaks1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.75
Tuscany Pointe at Tampa Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 746 sqft1BR,1BA$1.84
Lake Azzure ApartmentsBiscayne1BR,1BA$1.73
8605 N Alaska St, Unit 8605 North Alaska Apt A8605 N Alaska St2BR,1BA$1.80
Boardwalk ApartmentsThe Chairman1BR,1BA$1.87

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Florida including Riverbend, Tampa, and the greater Tampa area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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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