Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverfront Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $700 (23 Rentals)

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Apella on Newport
$1,490 - $2,010
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2 to 6 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 21

Apella on Newport

311 N Newport AveTampa, FL 33606
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Arabelle Riverwalk
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$2,277 - $9,142
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Arabelle Riverwalk

202 S Parker StTampa, FL 33606
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Nine15
$2,359 - $5,248
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Nine15

915 N Franklin StTampa, FL 33602
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Columbus Court
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Columbus Court

2802 Statelite CtTampa, FL 33607
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Altis Grand Central
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Altis Grand Central

504 W Grand Central AveTampa, FL 33606

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Riverfront, Tampa, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Riverfront Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverfront area of Tampa, FL is a 2 Beds unit found at Columbus Court priced from $753. Canopy West River Phase II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,299. Here are the most affordable Riverfront apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Columbus Court2x12BR,1BA$753
Canopy West River Phase II1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,299
Warehouse LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
Niche | Luxury ApartmentsMS1-OStudio,1BA$1,659
7th & OakStudio-S1.120 WDUStudio,1BA$1,736

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverfront, FL

As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverfront area is the $2.78 price per square foot B17 Model at AVE Tampa Riverwalk in the in the Historic Ybor neighborhood starting from $3,631. The second greatest value Riverfront apartment is the Rodriquez (B2B) Model at The Vintage Lofts at West End starting at $2,108 with a $1.96 price per square foot in the East Tampa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverfront apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
AVE Tampa RiverwalkB172BR,2BA$2.78
The Vintage Lofts at West EndRodriquez (B2B)2BR,2BA$1.96
The Pearl2H-12BR,2BA$3.22
Columbus Court2x12BR,1BA$1.03
Altis Grand CentralA1 CHARISMA1BR,1BA$3.38
Canopy West River Phase II1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.99
7th & Oak1 Bed/1 Bath-A1.11BR,1BA$3.59
Warehouse LoftsLoft C1BR,1BA$2.82
NoHo Flats I and IIA11BR,1BA$3.02
Anchor RiverwalkS1Studio ,1BA$3.52

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Riverfront, Tampa, FL

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverfront Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Riverfront?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Riverfront is under $2,140.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverfront?

The cheapest apartment in Riverfront is Canopy West River Phase II which is listed at $1,299, while the average apartment in Riverfront costs $4,242.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Riverfront?

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 4 regular apartments in Riverfront 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?

Cheap apartments in Riverfront have an average cost of $1,021 which is $3,221 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverfront.

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