Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverbend Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $700 (34 Rentals)

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Lowry Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lowry Apartments

1101 W Sligh AveTampa, FL 33604
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Melrose at Waters
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Melrose at Waters

1915 W Waters AveTampa, FL 33604

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Aqua Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Aqua Apartments

4505 N Rome AveTampa, FL 33603
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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 Buena Vista Apartments priced from $1,056. The Ava Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Riverbend apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Buena Vista ApartmentsStudio StandardStudio,1BA$1,056
The Ava ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
Grande Oasis at CarrollwoodS2 - Abaco - Studio, One BathroomStudio,1BA$1,135
Hamilton Point on Egypt Lake1B1BR,1BA$1,165
Legend Oaks1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,175
Belara LakesSwan2BR,2BA$1,180
Dauphine ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,200
French QuarterA11BR,1BA$1,249
The Park on WatersTidewater1BR,1BA$1,250
Westshore Crossing1 bedroom, 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$1,255

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverbend, FL

As of November 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverbend area is the $1.54 price per square foot The Craftsman Model at The Canopy Townhomes in the in the East Tampa neighborhood starting from $2,699. The second greatest value Riverbend apartment is the B1 Colchester Model at Essex Place Luxury Apartments starting at $1,699 with a $1.62 price per square foot in the West 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 Canopy TownhomesThe Craftsman3BR,2.5BA$1.54
Essex Place Luxury ApartmentsB1 Colchester2BR,2BA$1.62
The Commons2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.40
1523 w hiawatha st, Unit Apt 11523 w hiawatha st2BR,1BA$1.50
The Legacy ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1.62
Hamilton Point on Egypt Lake2F2BR,1BA$1.85
6912 N 22nd St, Unit C6912 N 22nd St2BR,1BA$1.73
6910 N 22nd St, Unit 6910 A6910 N 22nd St2BR,1BA$1.73
Belara LakesCrane1BR,1BA$1.70
Tuscany Pointe at Tampa Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 746 sqft1BR,1BA$1.85

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Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Tampa

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Riverbend, Tampa, FL

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Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

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.

Getting Around the Riverbend Neighborhood in Tampa, FL

Walk Score®

57 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

37 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,255.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverbend?

The cheapest apartment in Riverbend is Hamilton Point on Egypt Lake which is listed at $1,103, while the average apartment in Riverbend costs $6,874.

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 48 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 $298 which is $6,576 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverbend.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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