Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sun Bay South Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $500 (56 Rentals)

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Lighthouse Bay
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$1,200 - $2,000
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 6

Lighthouse Bay

5055 S Dale Mabry HwyTampa, FL 33611
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The Lancaster
$1,399 - $1,999
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$1,399 - $1,999
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The Lancaster

4904 W Lancaster StTampa, FL 33616
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Azola South Tampa
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$1,800 - $3,893
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$1,800 - $3,893
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$1,800 - $3,893
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Azola South Tampa

7701 Interbay BlvdTampa, FL 33616
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Marlowe South Tampa
$1,854 - $9,059
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Marlowe South Tampa

7210 Interbay BlvdTampa, FL 33616
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M South
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$2,039 - $4,210
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M South

5110 S Manhattan AveTampa, FL 33611
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Green Oaks Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Green Oaks Apartments

6815 Interbay BlvdTampa, FL 33616
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South Dale Villas
2 Bedroom Apartments

South Dale Villas

6001 S Dale Mabry HwyTampa, FL 33611
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Casa Juanita
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Casa Juanita

6806-6812 S Juanita StTampa, FL 33616
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The Sparkman
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Sparkman

6822-6824 S Sparkman StTampa, FL 33616
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South Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

South Pointe

5000 S Himes AveTampa, FL 33611
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6805 S Juanita St
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6805 S Juanita St

6805 S Juanita StTampa, FL 33616
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Sun Bay South, Tampa, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sun Bay South Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sun Bay South area of Tampa, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Bay Colony Apartments priced from $992. Roma on Dale Mabry II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable Sun Bay South apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bay Colony Apartments1x11BR,1BA$992
Roma on Dale Mabry IIOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,150
South Dale VillasDale 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,195
Westminster Chase ApartmentsClassic 1Bd/1Ba1BR,1BA$1,250
Green Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,250
Keystone Courtyard Apartments2 Bedroom/1Bath.S2BR,1BA$1,275
Westshore Marina FlatsA11BR,1BA$1,479
Clarice Court Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,2BA$1,596
Roma on Dale MabryThree Bedrooms One Bath3BR,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sun Bay South, FL

As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sun Bay South area is the $1.55 price per square foot 2x1 Model at Bay Colony Apartments in the in the Sun Bay South neighborhood starting from $1,431. The second greatest value Sun Bay South apartment is the 2A Renovation 3 Model at South Pointe starting at $1,839 with a $2.03 price per square foot in the Sun Bay South neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sun Bay South apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bay Colony Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.55
South Pointe2A Renovation 32BR,1BA$2.03
Clarice Court Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,2BA$1.77
Sun Bay Palms at South TampaB12BR,1BA$1.94
Keystone Courtyard Apartments3 Bedroom/1 BathU3BR,1BA$1.62
South Dale VillasDale 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.44
Roma on Dale MabryThree Bedrooms One Bath3BR,1BA$2.08
Roma on Dale Mabry IIOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.77
Green Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.08
3517 W Ballast Point Blvd, Unit MotherinlawforRent3517 W Ballast Point Blvd2BR,1BA$2.08

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Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Tampa

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Our team of engineers and researchers is happy to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States, including Tampa. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sun Bay South Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Sun Bay South?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sun Bay South is under $1,600.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sun Bay South?

The cheapest apartment in Sun Bay South is Bay Colony Apartments which is listed at $992, while the average apartment in Sun Bay South costs $3,817.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sun Bay South?

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 41 regular apartments in Sun Bay South 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 Sun Bay South?

Cheap apartments in Sun Bay South have an average cost of $524 which is $3,293 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sun Bay South.

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