Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rocky Creek Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $800 (39 Rentals)

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$1,225 - $1,450

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7611 Paula Dr

TampaFL33615

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Cortland Bayport
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cortland Bayport

10510 Parkers Landing DrTampa, FL 33615

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Newport

6359 Narragansett Bay DrTampa, FL 33615
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Camden Bay
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Camden Bay

11302 W Hillsborough AveTampa, FL 33635
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Rocky Creek, Tampa, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Rocky Creek Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rocky Creek area of Tampa, FL is a Studio unit found at Rocky Creek Village Senior Living priced from $1,000. The Park at Avanti has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here are the most affordable Rocky Creek apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rocky Creek Village Senior LivingStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
The Park at AvantiA21BR,1BA$1,199
Ascent Citrus ParkMoro1BR,1BA$1,225
Captiva Club ApartmentsRoyal1BR,1BA$1,260
WestEndStudioStudio,1BA$1,278
Meridian Luxury CondominiumsA2 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,311
BAYVUEA11BR,1BA$1,324
Atwater WestchaseStudio RenoStudio,1BA$1,330
Audubon VillageAscot1BR,1BA$1,365
Citrus Run1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,399

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rocky Creek, FL

As of December 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rocky Creek area is the $1.68 price per square foot Waterstone Model at Waterview at Rocky Point Apartments in the in the Pelican Island neighborhood starting from $1,979. The second greatest value Rocky Creek apartment is the 2x2 1059 SQ FT Model at Palmera Pointe starting at $1,545 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the West Tampa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rocky Creek apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Waterview at Rocky Point ApartmentsWaterstone3BR,2BA$1.68
Palmera Pointe2x2 1059 SQ FT2BR,2BA$1.46
Hanley PlaceB22BR,2BA$1.58
The Park at Lake ComoB22BR,2BA$1.74
Citrus Run1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.49
Tampa Woods1 BED / 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1.58
4345 Bayside Village Dr, Unit 3014345 Bayside Village Dr1BR,1BA$1.87
Country Square Villas and Candlewood One2x12BR,1BA$1.62
Meridian Luxury CondominiumsA2 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.75
Rocky Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.93

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Rocky Creek, Tampa, FL

Ranked #202

Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Florida and customized analysis for West Tampa. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, 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 Rocky Creek Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Rocky Creek?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Rocky Creek is under $1,399.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rocky Creek?

The cheapest apartment in Rocky Creek is Rocky Creek Village Senior Living which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Rocky Creek costs $7,338.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rocky Creek?

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 15 regular apartments in Rocky Creek 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 Rocky Creek?

Cheap apartments in Rocky Creek have an average cost of $250 which is $7,088 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rocky Creek.

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