
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverfront Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $700 (11 Rentals)
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Warehouse Lofts

111 S Newport Ave

Apella on Newport
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Niche

2505 N Ridgewood Ave
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Noho Flats

404 W Amelia Ave
Riverfront, Tampa, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Riverfront?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Riverfront Studio Apartments | $2,186 | $1,448 | $4,485 |
Riverfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,668 | $1,500 | $4,746 |
Riverfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,755 | $1,180 | $7,557 |
Riverfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,334 | $1,755 | $6,976 |
Riverfront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,723 | $1,469 | $3,500 |
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There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Riverfront Neighborhood of Tampa, FL.
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Cheapest Available Riverfront Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverfront area of Tampa, FL is a Studio unit found at The Vintage Lofts at West End priced from $1,448. Warehouse Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here are the most affordable Riverfront apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Vintage Lofts at West End | Marti (E1) | Studio,1BA | $1,448 |
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, FL
As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverfront area is the $2.37 price per square foot 2BR/2BA - B1 Model at Apella on Newport in the in the Historic Ybor neighborhood starting from $1,910. The second greatest value Riverfront apartment is the A08C Model at AVE Tampa Riverwalk starting at $2,471 with a $3.48 price per square foot in the Historic Ybor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverfront apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Apella on Newport | 2BR/2BA - B1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.37 |
AVE Tampa Riverwalk | A08C | 1BR,1BA | $3.48 |
Element | Residence 3 - Classic | 1BR,1BA | $3.45 |
Nine15 | A1B | 1BR,1BA | $3.46 |
Noho Flats | A1 - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $3.48 |
Warehouse Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.49 |
Arabelle Riverwalk | S1.1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.65 |
The Pearl | 1A-1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.38 |
Anchor Riverwalk | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.59 |
The Vintage Lofts at West End | Marti (E1) | Studio ,1BA | $2.77 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRiverfront, Tampa, FL
Ranked #257
Among neighborhoods in Tampa, FL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Riverfront Neighborhood in Tampa, FL
Walk Score®
80 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
71 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
46 / 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 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 $2,222.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverfront?
The cheapest apartment in Riverfront is The Vintage Lofts at West End which is listed at $1,592, while the average apartment in Riverfront costs $4,815.
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 38 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 $820 which is $3,995 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverfront.
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