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

8112 N Mulberry St

The Ava Apartments

8210 N Klondyke St

Coopers Pond

Hamilton Point on Egypt Lake

Legend Oaks
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Riviera, Tampa, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Riviera?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riviera Studio Apartments | $1,327 | $900 | $1,965 |
| Riviera 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,391 | $800 | $2,255 |
| Riviera 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,713 | $1,331 | $3,300 |
| Riviera 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,374 | $1,575 | $7,585 |
| Riviera 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,253 | $2,286 | $4,220 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coopers Pond | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,040 |
| The Ava Apartments | 1x1 - A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Legend Oaks | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,110 |
| Courtney Cove Apartment Homes | The Coral | 1BR,1BA | $1,120 |
| Hamilton Point on Egypt Lake | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,120 |
| Westshore Crossing | 0 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,125 |
| Buena Vista Apartments | 1-1 Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Belara Lakes | Crane | 1BR,1BA | $1,158 |
| Milana Reserve Apartment Homes | A1 Acacia | 1BR,1BA | $1,196 |
| Dauphine Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Commons | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| 1523 w hiawatha st, Unit Apt 1 | 1523 w hiawatha st | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Grande Oasis at Carrollwood | B1 - St. Bart - Two Bedroom, One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| Tuscany Pointe at Tampa Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom-915 sqft | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| The Legacy Apartments | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Belara Lakes | Heron | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Lake Azzure Apartments | Biscayne | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Boardwalk Apartments | The Chairman | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Fernwood Grove Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Hamilton Point on Egypt Lake | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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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