
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sun Bay South Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $600 (23 Rentals)
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Lighthouse Bay

Green Oaks Apartments

Westminster
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3716 W Bay Ave

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5717 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Unit D
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6612 S Faul St

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Sun Bay South, Tampa, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sun Bay South?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Sun Bay South Studio Apartments | $1,967 | $1,250 | $2,795 |
Sun Bay South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,109 | $1,000 | $4,169 |
Sun Bay South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,723 | $1,189 | $7,074 |
Sun Bay South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,218 | $1,362 | $9,934 |
Sun Bay South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,184 | $1,504 | $6,300 |
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There are currently 23 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Sun Bay South Neighborhood of Tampa, FL.
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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 Green Oaks Apartments priced from $1,250. Westminster has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,264. Here are the most affordable Sun Bay South apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Green Oaks Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Westminster | Classic 1Bd/1Ba | 1BR,1BA | $1,264 |
The Lancaster | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
Lighthouse Bay | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,370 |
Oasis at Ballast Point Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath Reno | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sun Bay South, FL
As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sun Bay South area is the $2.09 price per square foot 2A Renovation 3 Model at South Pointe in the in the Sun Bay South neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Sun Bay South apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Clarice Court Apartments starting at $1,716 with a $1.91 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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South Pointe | 2A Renovation 3 | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
Clarice Court Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.91 |
Sun Bay Palms at South Tampa | Sun Bay | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
Westshore Flats | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.91 |
Gandy Parkside Apartments | 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.18 |
Casa Bella Apartments | Padua | 2BR,1BA | $2.14 |
Roma on Dale Mabry | Three Bedrooms One Bath | 3BR,1BA | $2.15 |
Bay Colony Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
Green Oaks Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
Westminster | Semi-Renovated 1Bd/1Ba | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
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Getting Around the Sun Bay South Neighborhood in Tampa, FL
Walk Score®
48 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
62 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
27 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sun Bay South Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Sun Bay South?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Sun Bay South is at The Lancaster listed at $1,350.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sun Bay South Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sun Bay South Apartment is $1,250 at Green Oaks Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Sun Bay South Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sun Bay South is starting from $1,594 at Westminster.
What is the most affordable Sun Bay South Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Sun Bay South Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Roma on Dale Mabry and starts from $1,650.
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