
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverfront District Tampa, FL from $600 (20 Rentals)
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The Tempo at Encore

The Trio at Encore

Warehouse Lofts

111 S Newport Ave
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Riverfront District, Tampa, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Riverfront District?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Riverfront District Studio Apartments | $2,207 | $1,495 | $4,603 |
Riverfront District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,736 | $1,350 | $4,730 |
Riverfront District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,987 | $1,190 | $8,411 |
Riverfront District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,767 | $1,755 | $10,000+ |
Riverfront District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,809 | $1,489 | $4,739 |
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Cheapest Available Riverfront District Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverfront District area of Tampa, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Davis Islands Apartments priced from $1,350. Warehouse Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here are the most affordable Riverfront District apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Davis Islands Apartments | 59 Davis Blvd | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
Warehouse Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
Apella on Newport | 6BR/6BA - F2 | 6BR,6BA | $1,520 |
Niche | MS1-O | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
NuMi Living | The Shei | Studio,1BA | $1,599 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverfront District, FL
As of July 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverfront District area is the $2.89 price per square foot Traditional 2x2 1097-1197 SF Model at MAA Harbour Island in the in the Historic Ybor neighborhood starting from $3,209. The second greatest value Riverfront District apartment is the 1C.1 Model at Inscription Channel District starting at $2,405 with a $2.96 price per square foot in the Ybor City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverfront District apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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MAA Harbour Island | Traditional 2x2 1097-1197 SF | 2BR,2BA | $2.89 |
Inscription Channel District | 1C.1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.96 |
Apella on Newport | 2BR/2BA - B1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.37 |
The Henry | 2BR/2BA - B1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.63 |
Legacy Encore | Courage | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
The Slade at Channelside | One Bedroom with Den A1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
Bell Channelside | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.81 |
NAVARA | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.01 |
Warehouse Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.49 |
Davis Islands Apartments | 59 Davis Blvd | 1BR,1BA | $2.70 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverfront District Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Riverfront District?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Riverfront District is under $1,990.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverfront District?
The cheapest apartment in Riverfront District is Davis Islands Apartments which is listed at $1,350, while the average apartment in Riverfront District costs $4,557.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Riverfront District?
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 89 regular apartments in Riverfront District 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 Riverfront District?
Cheap apartments in Riverfront District have an average cost of $703 which is $3,854 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverfront District.
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