
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rocky Creek Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $800 (47 Rentals)
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Rocky Creek Village

Newport

Atwater Westchase

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Hanley Place

Ascent Citrus Park

Palmera Pointe

6406 Rockpointe Dr, Unit A Guest Suite in Tampa, Unit A Guest Suite in Tampa

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WestEnd
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Waterview at Rocky Point Apartments

7611 Paula Dr

Citrus Run
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5 West Apartments

Amira at Westly

6332 Newtown Cir, Unit B2

5558 Baywater Dr

The Park at Avanti

Schooner Apartments

9119 Tudor Dr

Cortland Bayport

6306 Newtown Cir
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The Park at Lake Como

Grand Oaks Apartments

9209 Tudor Dr

Meridian Luxury Condominiums

8825 Bay Pointe Dr

8310 Oak Forest Ct

Camden Bay

6336 Newtown Cir

6517 Dimarco Rd
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7667 Abonado Rd

4323 Bayside Village Dr

4305 Bayside Village Dr, Unit 304, Unit 304

7508 Stillridge Dr

Camden Montague

8516 Catalina Dr

5558 Baywater Dr

7309 Abonado Rd

9105 Tudor Dr
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5901 Bryce Ln

7602 W Powhatan Ave
Rocky Creek, Tampa, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rocky Creek?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Creek Studio Apartments | $1,436 | $800 | $2,086 |
| Rocky Creek 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,588 | $1,095 | $3,779 |
| Rocky Creek 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,940 | $1,445 | $3,981 |
| Rocky Creek 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,377 | $1,800 | $4,616 |
| Rocky Creek 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,417 | $2,325 | $2,510 |
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There are currently 47 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Rocky Creek Neighborhood of Tampa, FL.
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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 priced from $1,000. The Park at Avanti has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,129. Here are the most affordable Rocky Creek apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Creek Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| The Park at Avanti | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,129 |
| Newport | One Bed / One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,185 |
| Atwater Westchase | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,194 |
| Hanley Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Ascent Citrus Park | Moro | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| Palmera Pointe | 1x1 754 SQ FT | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| WestEnd | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,308 |
| Vantage on Hillsborough Apartments | Bali | 1BR,1BA | $1,317 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rocky Creek, FL
As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rocky Creek area is the $1.81 price per square foot B2 Model at Irving Place North Rocky Point in the in the Pelican Island neighborhood starting from $2,220. The second greatest value Rocky Creek apartment is the Waterstone Renovated Model at Waterview at Rocky Point Apartments starting at $1,850 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the Pelican Island neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rocky Creek apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irving Place North Rocky Point | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.81 |
| Waterview at Rocky Point Apartments | Waterstone Renovated | 3BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| Tampa Woods | 1 BED / 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Meridian Luxury Condominiums | B1 - Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.62 |
| Rocky Creek Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.74 |
| Citrus Run | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| The Park at Lake Como | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Palmera Pointe | 1x1 754 SQ FT | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Hanley Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Newport | One Bed / One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
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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 $1,317.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rocky Creek?
The cheapest apartment in Rocky Creek is Rocky Creek Village which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Rocky Creek costs $2,417.
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 71 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 $469 which is $1,948 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rocky Creek.
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