
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rivershores Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $600 (77 Rentals)
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3511 N Dartmouth Ave, Unit 2

1320 E Louise Ave, Unit B

801 E Knollwood St

3105 W Spruce St

1411 E 27th Ave

Coopers Pond

801 E Knollwood St

801 E Knollwood St

1216 E Chelsea St
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The Ava Apartments

3407 N Avenida Republica de Cuba

Pine Tree Apartments

801 E Knollwood St

801 E Knollwood St

Buena Vista Apartments

2301 N Jefferson St

Courtney Cove Apartment Homes

1014 E 31st Ave

Legend Oaks
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Westshore Crossing

1907 N Morgan St

Beach Club

Tuscany Pointe at Tampa Apartment Homes

Dauphine Apartments

2914 N 10th St

517 W Idlewild Ave

3317 W Pine St

Park Place Apartments

Boardwalk Apartments
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Hamilton Point on Egypt Lake

The Residences at Soho

2702 N Florida Ave

2817 N Taliaferro Ave, Unit 3

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3027 W Cordelia St, Unit Tiny House, Unit Tiny House

3027 W Cordelia St

Essex Place Luxury Apartments

2817 N Taliaferro Ave

409 E Jean St, Unit 4
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1705 W Norfolk St

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The Flats at Seminole Heights

The Hite and Notch Apartments

1007 E 32nd Ave, Unit 1/2

1007 E 32nd Ave

French Quarter

1204 E Hamilton Ave

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4713 N Florida Ave

104 E Euclid Ave
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Rivershores, Tampa, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rivershores?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rivershores Studio Apartments | $1,470 | $900 | $1,920 |
| Rivershores 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,903 | $895 | $3,082 |
| Rivershores 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,188 | $1,250 | $3,618 |
| Rivershores 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,516 | $1,825 | $10,000+ |
| Rivershores 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,546 | $2,370 | $7,387 |
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Cheapest Available Rivershores Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rivershores area of Tampa, FL is a 2 Beds unit found at Columbus Court priced from $753. Coopers Pond has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $945. Here are the most affordable Rivershores apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Court | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $753 |
| Coopers Pond | S1 | Studio,1BA | $945 |
| Pine Tree Apartments | Short Leaf Pine | Studio,1BA | $1,020 |
| 2301 N Jefferson St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Courtney Cove Apartment Homes | The Starfish | Studio,1BA | $1,098 |
| Legend Oaks | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,105 |
| Buena Vista Apartments | Studio Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,146 |
| Beach Club | Studio A1 | Studio,1BA | $1,185 |
| Tuscany Pointe at Tampa Apartment Homes | One Bedroom- 570 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Dauphine Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rivershores, FL
As of April 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rivershores area is the $1.41 price per square foot The Craftsman Model at The Canopy Townhomes in the in the East Tampa neighborhood starting from $2,459. The second greatest value Rivershores apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at The Commons starting at $1,603 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the West Tampa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rivershores apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Canopy Townhomes | The Craftsman | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.41 |
| The Commons | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.60 |
| 218 W Indiana Ave, Unit 218 W Indiana | 218 W Indiana Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| The Legacy Apartments | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Tuscany Pointe at Tampa Apartment Homes | One Bedroom- 746 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| Columbus Court | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Boardwalk Apartments | The Chairman | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Fernwood Grove Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| The Flats at Seminole Heights | Cabana | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Legend Oaks | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rivershores Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Rivershores?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Rivershores is under $1,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rivershores?
The cheapest apartment in Rivershores is The Ava Apartments which is listed at $1,075, while the average apartment in Rivershores costs $6,213.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rivershores?
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 61 regular apartments in Rivershores 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 Rivershores?
Cheap apartments in Rivershores have an average cost of $225 which is $5,988 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rivershores.
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