
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sun Bay South Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $600 (42 Rentals)
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Oasis at Ballast Point

Gardens at South Bay

6701 S West Shore Blvd

3809 W Iowa Ave

6012 Yeats Manor Dr, Unit 102A

3719 Ohio Ave

Roma On Dale Mabry II
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Westminster Chase Apartments

Lighthouse Bay

Green Oaks Apartments

South Dale Villas

5103 S Clarice Ct

4800 Westshore

5901 S Dale Mabry Hwy

Bay Colony Apartments
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The William at Westshore

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Town Westshore

Cortona South Tampa

6805 S Juanita St

4932 W Gandy Blvd, Unit 4932

Marlowe South Tampa

Roma on Dale Mabry
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The Boulevard at West Shore

The Lancaster

Artisan on MacDill

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Westshore Marina Flats

Clarice Court Apartments

Casa Juanita

The Sparkman

6625 W Shore Cir

Alton Westshore

South Pointe

Westshore Flats II
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6619 S West Shore Blvd

6317 S Roberts Ave
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Bay South Studio Apartments | $1,817 | $1,145 | $2,601 |
| Sun Bay South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,125 | $999 | $3,425 |
| Sun Bay South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,682 | $1,099 | $6,263 |
| Sun Bay South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,050 | $1,362 | $7,298 |
| Sun Bay South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,677 | $1,504 | $1,850 |
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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 Oasis at Ballast Point priced from $999. Roma On Dale Mabry II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable Sun Bay South apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis at Ballast Point | 1x1 Premium | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Roma On Dale Mabry II | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Westminster Chase Apartments | Semi-Renovated 1Bd/1Ba | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Lighthouse Bay | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| Green Oaks Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| South Dale Villas | Dale 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Cortland Bowery | Sand Key | Studio,1BA | $1,376 |
| Westshore Marina Flats | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,479 |
| Clarice Court Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,491 |
| Bay Colony Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,575 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sun Bay South, FL
As of January 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sun Bay South area is the $1.66 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Clarice Court Apartments in the in the Sun Bay South neighborhood starting from $1,491. The second greatest value Sun Bay South apartment is the Sun Bay Model at Sun Bay Palms at South Tampa starting at $1,604 with a $1.78 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarice Court Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.66 |
| Sun Bay Palms at South Tampa | Sun Bay | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Gandy Parkside Apartments | 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| South Dale Villas | Dale 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| 6805 S Juanita St | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| Bay Colony Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| Roma On Dale Mabry II | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| Oasis at Ballast Point | 1x1 Premium | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Westminster Chase Apartments | Semi-Renovated 1Bd/1Ba | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Green Oaks Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
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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 $1,575.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sun Bay South?
The cheapest apartment in Sun Bay South is Oasis at Ballast Point which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Sun Bay South costs $4,043.
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 13 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 $429 which is $3,614 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sun Bay South.
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