
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Tampa Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $363 (318 Rentals)
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River Pines Senior Apartments 55+

Garden Terrace

The Hyde Park Collection

4538 W Minnehaha St

4306 Porpoise Dr

Rosewood

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2011 Davis St, Unit C

3801 Kimball Ave

Armature Place
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Coopers Pond

Riverside Palms

3422 W Idlewild Ave

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The Ava Apartments

Windsor Manor

Miles at Ybor

Grande Oasis at Carrollwood

Legend Oaks

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Parkview Apartments

3809 W Iowa Ave, Unit 03

8112 N Mulberry St, Unit 1

8112 N Mulberry St, Unit 5

Palms at Humphrey

Buena Vista Apartments

Belara Lakes

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Courtney Cove Apartment Homes

2301 N Jefferson St, Apt 3
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Terrace Trace Apartments

Crown Pointe Apartments

7502 Lakeside Blvd

The Casitas & Lofts at Casa Ybor

The River Pointe Apartments

1010 E 14th Ave

1515 E 31st Ave

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Gardens at South Bay
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Hamilton Point on Egypt Lake

Westshore Crossing

4420 N Clark Ave, Unit A

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5 Oasis at Ballast Point

7903 N 13th St

8728 N Mandarine Pl

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Puritan Place

The Avenue Apartments

4219 E Okara Rd

Haven at Waters Edge
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Southeast Tampa, Tampa, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southeast Tampa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Tampa Studio Apartments | $1,875 | $735 | $4,939 |
| Southeast Tampa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,924 | $700 | $6,183 |
| Southeast Tampa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,265 | $1,023 | $10,000+ |
| Southeast Tampa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,687 | $1,325 | $10,000+ |
| Southeast Tampa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,096 | $1,560 | $10,000+ |
| Southeast Tampa 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,060 | $2,700 | $9,631 |
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There are currently 318 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southeast Tampa Neighborhood of Tampa, FL.
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Cheapest Available Southeast Tampa Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast Tampa area of Tampa, FL is a 2 Beds unit found at Columbus Court priced from $753. Garden Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Southeast Tampa apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Court | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $753 |
| Garden Terrace | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| 4611 N Hubert Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Rosewood | EFF | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Coopers Pond | S1 | Studio,1BA | $970 |
| Riverside Palms | Kona | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| Parc Place Villas Apartments | 1BR - 1BTH | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Tampa, FL
As of August 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southeast Tampa area is the $1.22 price per square foot Beacon Model at Ruskin Reserve in the in the Ruskin Colony Farms neighborhood starting from $2,547. The second greatest value Southeast Tampa apartment is the 2 BED / 2 BATH Model at Tampa Woods starting at $1,650 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Pelican Island neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast Tampa apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruskin Reserve | Beacon | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.22 |
| Tampa Woods | 2 BED / 2 BATH | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| The Park at Chesterfield Apartment Homes | THE GARDENIA | 2BR,2BA | $1.07 |
| Brandon Crossing | Valencia | 3BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| Palms at Humphrey | 2 Beds, 1.5 baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.05 |
| The Grove at Temple Terrace Apartments | 2BR - 1BTH | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Windsor Manor | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Del Rio Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath Large | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| 4911 Temple Heights Rd | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Columbus Court | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
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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 $999.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southeast Tampa?
The cheapest apartment in Southeast Tampa is 4611 N Hubert Ave which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Southeast Tampa costs $1,916.
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 366 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 $409 which is $1,507 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Tampa.
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