Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riviera Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $700 (34 Rentals)

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1816 W Flora St

TampaFL33604

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Woodridge At Carrollwood
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodridge At Carrollwood

3709 Postwood CirTampa, FL 33614
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Melrose at Waters
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Melrose at Waters

1915 W Waters AveTampa, FL 33604
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Lowry Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lowry Apartments

1101 W Sligh AveTampa, FL 33604

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Aqua Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Aqua Apartments

4505 N Rome AveTampa, FL 33603
Senior Living
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Riviera, Tampa, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Riviera Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riviera area of Tampa, FL is a Studio unit found at Coopers Pond priced from $1,040. The Ava Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here are the most affordable Riviera apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Coopers PondS1Studio,1BA$1,040
The Ava Apartments1x1 - A11BR,1BA$1,075
Legend Oaks1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,110
Courtney Cove Apartment HomesThe Coral1BR,1BA$1,120
Hamilton Point on Egypt Lake1B1BR,1BA$1,120
Westshore Crossing0 Bedroom, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,125
Buena Vista Apartments1-1 Standard1BR,1BA$1,150
Belara LakesCrane1BR,1BA$1,158
Milana Reserve Apartment HomesA1 Acacia1BR,1BA$1,196
Dauphine ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riviera, FL

As of January 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riviera area is the $1.50 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at The Commons in the in the West Tampa neighborhood starting from $1,498. The second greatest value Riviera apartment is the 1523 w hiawatha st Model at 1523 w hiawatha st, Unit Apt 1 starting at $1,500 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the East Tampa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riviera apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Commons2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.50
1523 w hiawatha st, Unit Apt 11523 w hiawatha st2BR,1BA$1.50
Grande Oasis at CarrollwoodB1 - St. Bart - Two Bedroom, One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.81
Tuscany Pointe at Tampa Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom-915 sqft2BR,1BA$1.73
The Legacy ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1.80
Belara LakesHeron1BR,1BA$1.56
Lake Azzure ApartmentsBiscayne1BR,1BA$1.75
Boardwalk ApartmentsThe Chairman1BR,1BA$1.87
Fernwood Grove Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.71
Hamilton Point on Egypt Lake1B1BR,1BA$1.87

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Florida including Riviera, Tampa, and the greater Tampa area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riviera Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Riviera?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Riviera is under $1,200.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riviera?

The cheapest apartment in Riviera is The Ava Apartments which is listed at $1,075, while the average apartment in Riviera costs $6,635.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Riviera?

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 39 regular apartments in Riviera 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 Riviera?

Cheap apartments in Riviera have an average cost of $177 which is $6,458 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riviera.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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