Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riviera Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $708 (81 Rentals)

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property at 1701 W Louisiana Ave

$700

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5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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1701 W Louisiana Ave

TampaFL33603
property at 505 1/2 E Virginia Ave

$995

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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505 1/2 E Virginia Ave

TampaFL33603

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property at 1515 E 31st Ave

$1,100 - $1,475

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1515 E 31st Ave

TampaFL33610

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property at 9328 N Ashley St

$1,300

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$1,300
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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9328 N Ashley St

TampaFL33612

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Carrollwood Station
$1,323 - $2,347
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Carrollwood Station

8781 White Swan DrTampa, FL 33614
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property at 701 E Hanlon St

$1,400

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$1,400
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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701 E Hanlon St

TampaFL33604

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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 Rosewood priced from $900. Coopers Pond has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $970. Here are the most affordable Riviera apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
RosewoodEFFStudio,1BA$900
Coopers PondS1Studio,1BA$970
The Ava ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Haven at Waters EdgeA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,015
Grande Oasis at CarrollwoodS1 - Aruba - Studio, One BathroomStudio,1BA$1,025
Courtney Cove Apartment HomesThe StarfishStudio,1BA$1,032
Parkview ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,050
Palms at Humphrey2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1BA$1,050
Buena Vista ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,056
Legend Oaks1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riviera, FL

As of August 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riviera area is the $1.54 price per square foot The Craftsman Model at The Canopy Townhomes in the in the East Tampa neighborhood starting from $2,699. The second greatest value Riviera apartment is the B1 Model at The Legacy Apartments starting at $1,692 with a $1.47 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 Canopy TownhomesThe Craftsman3BR,2.5BA$1.54
The Legacy ApartmentsB12BR,1.5BA$1.47
Palms at Humphrey2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.05
The Commons2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.46
Windsor ManorB12BR,1BA$1.35
Belara LakesCrane1BR,1BA$1.41
Tuscany Pointe at Tampa Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 746 sqft1BR,1BA$1.90
Lake Azzure ApartmentsBiscayne1BR,1BA$1.73
Fernwood Grove Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.82
Boardwalk ApartmentsThe Presidential1BR,1BA$1.88

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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 $1,075.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riviera?

The cheapest apartment in Riviera is Haven at Waters Edge which is listed at $1,015, while the average apartment in Riviera costs $1,475.

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 $134 which is $1,341 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riviera.

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