
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverfront District Tampa, FL from $600 (64 Rentals)
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Tempo at Encore

Warehouse Lofts

Niche | Luxury Apartments

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Apella on Newport

1120 E Kennedy Blvd, Unit 1217

Davis Islands Apartments

Trio at Encore

The Residences at 801 East Whiting Street

La Union
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The Stevedore

309 S Brevard Ave

Mirasol Apartments

916 S Oregon

64 Davis Blvd

Claro on 7th

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NAVARA

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Legacy Encore

Innovo Hyde Park

101 N Meridian
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Asher

Aurora

The Slade at Channelside

Inscription Channel District

Modera Encore

Bell Channelside

SkyHouse Channelside

MAA Harbour Island

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Pierhouse at Channelside

Channel Club
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Manor Riverside

310 S Orleans Ave, Unit 310

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Nine15

111 N 12th St, Unit 1411

AVE Tampa Riverwalk

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Arabelle Riverwalk

Element

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The MAV

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Harrison Residences

The Fitzgerald
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326 Plant

1120 E Kennedy Blvd

501 S Magnolia Ave

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Cora

1120 E Kennedy Blvd, Unit Crimson

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2 Bayshore

Tampa Park Apartments

The Eusonian

Beach Flats

Schoolhouse Flats
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverfront District Studio Apartments | $2,129 | $1,300 | $3,730 |
| Riverfront District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,443 | $1,420 | $3,971 |
| Riverfront District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,353 | $1,249 | $6,360 |
| Riverfront District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,005 | $1,830 | $7,330 |
| Riverfront District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,472 | $1,560 | $5,495 |
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There are currently 64 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Riverfront District Neighborhood of Tampa, FL.
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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 Tempo at Encore priced from $1,420. Warehouse Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable Riverfront District apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tempo at Encore | The Minuet | 1BR,1BA | $1,420 |
| Warehouse Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Hyde Park Towers Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,499 |
| Apella on Newport | 6BR/6BA - F3 | 6BR,6BA | $1,560 |
| The Residences at 801 East Whiting Street | Ori Studio - 433 sq.ft. Income Restricted | Studio,1BA | $1,606 |
| The Stevedore | A1A-WDU | 1BR,1BA | $1,656 |
| Mirasol Apartments | E2-R | Studio,1BA | $1,765 |
| La Union | A2A | Studio,1BA | $1,808 |
| Legacy Encore | Strength | Studio,1BA | $1,854 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverfront District, FL
As of August 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverfront District area is the $3.02 price per square foot Two Bedroom - B2THD2 Model at 101 N Meridian in the in the Historic Ybor neighborhood starting from $4,256. The second greatest value Riverfront District apartment is the CORONA Model at Aurora starting at $2,742 with a $3.10 price per square foot in the Historic Ybor 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 N Meridian | Two Bedroom - B2THD2 | 2BR,2.5BA | $3.02 |
| Aurora | CORONA | 1BR,1BA | $3.10 |
| Modera Encore | A11D | 1BR,1BA | $3.05 |
| Tempo at Encore | The Minuet | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Apella on Newport | 2BR/2BA - B2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.69 |
| The Slade at Channelside | Studio E1B | Studio ,1BA | $2.78 |
| Bell Channelside | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
| Warehouse Lofts | Loft C | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| 1005 W Grace St, Unit Studio | 1005 W Grace St | Studio ,1BA | $2.36 |
| Hyde Park Towers Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.84 |
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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 $1,854.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverfront District?
The cheapest apartment in Riverfront District is Tempo at Encore which is listed at $1,420, while the average apartment in Riverfront District costs $2,505.
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 230 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 $836 which is $1,669 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverfront District.
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