Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tampa Central Business District Tampa, FL from $600 (60 Rentals)

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Apella on Newport
$1,490 - $2,010
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2 to 6 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 21

Apella on Newport

311 N Newport AveTampa, FL 33606
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Legacy Encore
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$1,560 - $3,002
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Legacy Encore

1251 Ray Charles BlvdTampa, FL 33602
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NAVARA
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$1,918 - $2,801
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$1,918 - $2,801
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

NAVARA

921 N Central AveTampa, FL 33602
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Nine15
$2,011 - $6,662
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Nine15

915 N Franklin StTampa, FL 33602
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Arabelle Riverwalk
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$2,331 - $11,533
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Arabelle Riverwalk

202 S Parker StTampa, FL 33606
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2 Bayshore
$2,404 - $5,573
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2 Bayshore

101 W Beach PlTampa, FL 33606
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property at 1704 N 17th St

$2,403 - $4,037

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Available May 25

1704 N 17th St

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The MAV
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$2,656 - $4,679
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The MAV

601 N 12th StTampa, FL 33602
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Tampa Park Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tampa Park Apartments

1417 Tampa Park PlzTampa, FL 33602
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The Eusonian
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Eusonian

610 W Horatio StTampa, FL 33606
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Beach Flats
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Beach Flats

211 W Beach PlTampa, FL 33606

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Tampa Central Business District, Tampa, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Tampa Central Business District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Tampa Central Business District area of Tampa, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Miles at Ybor priced from $1,037. Canopy West River Phase II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,299. Here are the most affordable Tampa Central Business District apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Miles at YborThe Miles Co-Living Suite1BR,1BA$1,037
Canopy West River Phase II1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,299
The Tempo at EncoreThe Minuet1BR,1BA$1,420
Warehouse LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
Casa MartiCandidoStudio,1BA$1,498
Legacy EncoreStrengthStudio,1BA$1,560
Innovo Hyde ParkPalma Ceia - Studio 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,585
The Residences at 801 East Whiting StreetOri Studio - 433 sq.ft. Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$1,606
Niche | Luxury ApartmentsMS1-OStudio,1BA$1,639
La UnionA2AStudio,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tampa Central Business District, FL

As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tampa Central Business District area is the $2.45 price per square foot Two Bedroom B2A Model at The Slade at Channelside in the in the Ybor City neighborhood starting from $2,452. The second greatest value Tampa Central Business District apartment is the Studio, 1 bath Model at 315 S Delaware Ave starting at $1,895 with a $2.11 price per square foot in the Historic Ybor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tampa Central Business District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Slade at ChannelsideTwo Bedroom B2A2BR,2BA$2.45
315 S Delaware AveStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$2.11
AuroraCASSIOPEIA1BR,1BA$2.83
Modera EncoreA11D1BR,1BA$3.10
The Tempo at EncoreThe Minuet1BR,1BA$1.93
Bell ChannelsideOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.58
220 Madison Student HousingThe Bayshore: Stunning Two Bedroom Apartment w...2BR,1BA$2.11
Canopy West River Phase II1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.99
Warehouse LoftsLoft C1BR,1BA$2.82
Casa PedrosoSovereign1BR,1BA$3.04

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Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Tampa

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Tampa Central Business District, Tampa, FL

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Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Florida and customized analysis for Tampa, Florida. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, apartment complexes for the kids, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tampa Central Business District Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Tampa Central Business District?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Tampa Central Business District is under $1,650.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tampa Central Business District?

The cheapest apartment in Tampa Central Business District is Miles at Ybor which is listed at $1,037, while the average apartment in Tampa Central Business District costs $4,068.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Tampa Central Business District?

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 Tampa Central Business District 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 Tampa Central Business District?

Cheap apartments in Tampa Central Business District have an average cost of $1,041 which is $3,027 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tampa Central Business District.

Expert Rental Resources

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