Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverfront Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $700 (16 Rentals)

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Vista 400
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Vista 400

400 E Harrison StTampa, FL 33602
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830 W Kennedy Blvd
Studio Apartments

830 W Kennedy Blvd

830 W Kennedy BlvdTampa, FL 33606
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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 1 Bed unit found at Canopy West River Phase II priced from $1,391. Warehouse Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable Riverfront apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Canopy West River Phase II1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,391
Warehouse LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
NicheMS1-OStudio,1BA$1,535
Arabelle RiverwalkS1Studio,1BA$1,618
7th & OakStudio-S1.120 WDUStudio,1BA$1,736

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverfront, FL

As of December 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverfront area is the $3.23 price per square foot B3 SERENDIPITY Model at Altis Grand Central in the in the Historic Ybor neighborhood starting from $3,508. The second greatest value Riverfront apartment is the A2 Model at Nine15 starting at $3,362 with a $3.30 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Altis Grand CentralB3 SERENDIPITY2BR,2BA$3.23
Nine15A22BR,2BA$3.30
The Vintage Lofts at West EndGomez (A1CD)1BR,1BA$2.04
Arabelle RiverwalkA1.21BR,1BA$3.32
The Pearl1C-11BR,1BA$2.94
ElementResidence 5 - Deluxe1BR,1BA$3.38
Noho FlatsA2 - Renovated1BR,1BA$2.94
Canopy West River Phase II1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.13
Warehouse LoftsLoft C1BR,1BA$2.86
7th & OakStudio-S1Studio ,1BA$3.42

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Riverfront, Tampa, FL

Ranked #255

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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®

45 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $2,090.

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 $1,391, while the average apartment in Riverfront costs $4,082.

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 29 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 $923 which is $3,159 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverfront.

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