Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Tampa Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $300 (375 Rentals)

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$750 - $2,299

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1816 W Flora St

TampaFL33604

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Buena Vista Apartments
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$1,056 - $1,675
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$932 - $1,551
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$1,056 - $1,675
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Buena Vista Apartments

4610 N Armenia AveTampa, FL 33603
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Courtney Cove Apartment Homes
$1,094 - $1,922
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$1,022 - $1,850
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$72

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$1,094 - $1,922
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Courtney Cove Apartment Homes

5510 N Himes AveTampa, FL 33614
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3320 W Kathleen St
$1,100 - $1,550
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$1,100 - $1,550

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$1,100 - $1,550
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3320 W Kathleen St

3320 W Kathleen StTampa, FL 33607
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Fountains at Falkenburg
$1,111 - $1,999
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$1,111 - $1,999

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$1,111 - $1,999
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Fountains at Falkenburg

4409 Tuscany Glen CirTampa, FL 33619
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Beach Club
$1,185 - $1,582
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$1,116 - $1,513
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$69

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$1,185 - $1,582
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Beach Club

6904 Ralston Place DrTampa, FL 33614
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Southeast Tampa, Tampa, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southeast Tampa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast Tampa area of Tampa, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Fountains at Falkenburg priced from $1,111. Sanctuary at Highland Oaks has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,286. Here are the most affordable Southeast Tampa apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fountains at FalkenburgOne Bedroom One Bath (b)1BR,1BA$1,111
Sanctuary at Highland OaksHayworth - 1 BR - 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,286
Reflections ApartmentsSerenity2BR,2BA$1,301
Claymore Crossings2x22BR,2BA$1,327
Sabal Ridge2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,330
The Grove at SouthShore1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,348
Armature Park Apartments1/1R1BR,1BA$1,399
Apollo Beach Villa1 BED 1BTH1BR,1BA$1,400
Allegro Palm ApartmentsToccata1BR,1BA$1,405
Valrico Station1C - Phase I1BR,1BA$1,461

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Tampa, FL

As of February 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southeast Tampa area is the $1.34 price per square foot 2x2B Regency Model at Charleston Edge in the in the South Green neighborhood starting from $1,717. The second greatest value Southeast Tampa apartment is the Three Bedroom Two Bath Model at Lakewood Shores starting at $1,575 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the South Green neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast Tampa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Charleston Edge2x2B Regency2BR,2BA$1.34
Lakewood ShoresThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.31
Tampa Woods1 BED / 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1.36
Wexford ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom 60%2BR,2BA$1.35
Lake Kathy ApartmentsTHE PALM2BR,2BA$1.35
Brandywine Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.32
Cross Creek2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.33
Grove At Temple TerraceRenovated 2 Bed / 1 Bath – Just $1,275/mo at Gr...2BR,1BA$1.34
Grande Oaks2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.36
Meridian Pointe Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.36

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Florida including Southeast Tampa, Tampa, and the greater Tampa area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, pet-friendly features, apartment complexes for the kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast Tampa Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Southeast Tampa?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southeast Tampa is under $1,461.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southeast Tampa?

The cheapest apartment in Southeast Tampa is Miles at Ybor which is listed at $936, while the average apartment in Southeast Tampa costs $2,550.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southeast Tampa?

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 59 regular apartments in Southeast Tampa 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 Southeast Tampa?

Cheap apartments in Southeast Tampa have an average cost of $197 which is $2,353 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Tampa.

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