Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Tampa Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $300 (305 Rentals)

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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 3 Beds unit found at New Life Village priced from $984. Mobley Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $991. Here are the most affordable Southeast Tampa apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
New Life Village3 Beds, 2.5 baths3BR,2BA$984
Mobley ParkElm1BR,1BA$991
Garden TerraceOne Bedroom One Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,019
Riverside Palms0 Bedroom 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,025
Buena Vista Apartments – Studio, 1 & 2 BedStudio StandardStudio,1BA$1,056
Courtney Cove Apartment HomesThe StarfishStudio,1BA$1,065
Belara LakesCrane1BR,1BA$1,080
Grande Oasis at CarrollwoodS2 - Abaco - Studio, One BathroomStudio,1BA$1,099
Azula NorthA11BR,1BA$1,099
Terrace Trace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Tampa, FL

As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southeast Tampa area is the $1.30 price per square foot Ophelia Model at Ruskin Reserve in the in the Ruskin Colony Farms neighborhood starting from $2,584. The second greatest value Southeast Tampa apartment is the THE JESSAMINE Model at The Park at Chesterfield Apartment Homes starting at $1,940 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the East Tampa 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.
Ruskin ReserveOphelia4BR,2BA$1.30
The Park at Chesterfield Apartment HomesTHE JESSAMINE3BR,2BA$1.28
New Life Village3 Beds, 2.5 baths3BR,2.5BA$1.03
Beacon at ArboursPalm3BR,2.5BA$1.33
ReflectionsSolace3BR,2BA$1.39
Lakewood ShoresTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.26
Del Rio Apartment Homes2 Bedroom/1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.13
Brandywine Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.32
Grove at Temple Terrace2-1 Renovated2BR,1BA$1.39
901 Cornelius Ave, Unit #1901 Cornelius AveStudio ,1BA$1.22

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Southeast Tampa, Tampa, FL

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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Pet Friendly

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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!

Getting Around the Southeast Tampa Neighborhood in Tampa, FL

Walk Score®

28 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

3 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,100.

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

The cheapest apartment in Southeast Tampa is Mobley Park which is listed at $991, while the average apartment in Southeast Tampa costs $3,396.

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 144 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 $808 which is $2,588 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Tampa.

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