
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riviera Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $700 (38 Rentals)
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1014 E 31st Ave

8112 N Mulberry St

The Ava Apartments

Coopers Pond

Courtney Cove Apartment Homes

Belara Lakes

Westshore Crossing

Grande Oasis at Carrollwood
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9013 Westchester Cir

1201 E Norfolk St

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Hamilton Point on Egypt Lake

Beach Club

Legend Oaks

The Park on Waters

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910 E Waters Ave

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7903 N 13th St
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8406 N Brooks St

The Flats at Seminole Heights

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Carrollwood Station

Essex Place Luxury Apartments

8607 N 10th St

The Hite and Notch Apartments

409 E Jean St

Woodridge At Carrollwood
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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 | $1,242 | $900 | $1,950 |
| Riviera 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,391 | $925 | $2,255 |
| Riviera 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,707 | $1,250 | $3,300 |
| Riviera 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,541 | $1,550 | $9,288 |
| Riviera 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,694 | $1,800 | $3,598 |
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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 Rosewood priced from $900. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosewood | EFF | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| The Ava Apartments | 1x1 - A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Courtney Cove Apartment Homes | The Starfish | Studio,1BA | $1,094 |
| Westshore Crossing | 0 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,125 |
| Belara Lakes | Crane | 1BR,1BA | $1,128 |
| Grande Oasis at Carrollwood | S1 - Aruba - Studio, One Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,137 |
| Buena Vista Apartments | Studio Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,146 |
| Hamilton Point on Egypt Lake | 1C | 1BR,1BA | $1,186 |
| The Park on Waters | Tidewater | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Beach Club | Studio A1R | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riviera, FL
As of March 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riviera 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 Riviera apartment is the 4 Bed 2 Bath Model at The Commons starting at $2,685 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the West 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 Canopy Townhomes | The Craftsman | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.41 |
| The Commons | 4 Bed 2 Bath | 4BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| Tuscany Pointe at Tampa Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom-915 sqft | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| The Legacy Apartments | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Belara Lakes | Heron | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Windsor Manor | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Lake Azzure Apartments | Biscayne | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Boardwalk Apartments | The Chairman | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| The Ava Apartments | 1x1 - A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Hamilton Point on Egypt Lake | 1C | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
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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 $1,199.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riviera?
The cheapest apartment in Riviera is Belara Lakes which is listed at $1,101, while the average apartment in Riviera costs $6,298.
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 33 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 $118 which is $6,180 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riviera.
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