
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tampa Central Business District Tampa, FL from $600 (53 Rentals)
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Warehouse Lofts

Niche | Luxury Apartments

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Apella on Newport

406 W Azeele St

1120 E Kennedy Blvd, Unit 1217

Casa Marti

Davis Islands Apartments

The Trio at Encore

The Residences at 801 East Whiting Street
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Miles at Ybor

The Stevedore

La Union

Inscription Channel District

Casa Pedroso

SkyHouse Channelside

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Legacy Encore

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7th & Oak

315 S Delaware Ave

101 N Meridian
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NAVARA

Innovo Hyde Park

The Slade at Channelside

MAA Harbour Island

Manor Riverside

The Pearl

Bell Channelside

Modera Encore

Element

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Asher
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Cora

501 Knights Run Ave, Unit 2122

Aurora

111 N 12th St, Unit 1411

1208 E Kennedy Blvd

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Nine15

AVE Tampa Riverwalk

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Pierhouse at Channelside

Channel Club

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2 Bayshore
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Arabelle Riverwalk

Tampa Park Apartments

The Eusonian

Beach Flats

501 Knights Run Ave

Schoolhouse Flats

Addison Flats

1510 N 17th St

500 Harbour Island

Olympus Harbour Island
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Tampa Central Business District, Tampa, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Tampa Central Business District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Central Business District Studio Apartments | $2,052 | $1,450 | $4,030 |
| Tampa Central Business District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,409 | $1,420 | $4,474 |
| Tampa Central Business District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,423 | $1,239 | $7,995 |
| Tampa Central Business District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,285 | $1,830 | $8,607 |
| Tampa Central Business District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,999 | $1,559 | $4,041 |
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There are currently 53 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Tampa Central Business District Neighborhood of Tampa, FL.
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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 The Tempo at Encore priced from $1,420. Warehouse Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable Tampa Central Business District apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tempo at Encore | The Minuet | 1BR,1BA | $1,420 |
| Warehouse Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Casa Marti | Candido | Studio,1BA | $1,507 |
| The Residences at 801 East Whiting Street | Ori Studio - 433 sq.ft. Income Restricted | Studio,1BA | $1,606 |
| Miles at Ybor | S1A - Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,725 |
| The Stevedore | A1A-WDU | 1BR,1BA | $1,756 |
| La Union | A2A | Studio,1BA | $1,763 |
| Niche | Luxury Apartments | MS2-O | Studio,1BA | $1,764 |
| Inscription Channel District | SA (Studio) | Studio,1BA | $1,775 |
| SkyHouse Channelside | The Gandy | Studio,1BA | $1,804 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tampa Central Business District, FL
As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tampa Central Business District area is the $2.58 price per square foot Trinidad Model at Pierhouse at Channelside in the in the Historic Ybor neighborhood starting from $3,467. The second greatest value Tampa Central Business District apartment is the B11W Model at AVE Tampa Riverwalk starting at $3,339 with a $2.99 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pierhouse at Channelside | Trinidad | 2BR,2BA | $2.58 |
| AVE Tampa Riverwalk | B11W | 2BR,2BA | $2.99 |
| 315 S Delaware Ave | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $2.11 |
| The Slade at Channelside | One Bedroom with Den A1.5A | 1BR,1.5BA | $3.03 |
| Legacy Encore | Integrity | 1BR,1BA | $2.92 |
| The Tempo at Encore | The Minuet | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Bell Channelside | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
| 220 Madison Student Housing | The Bayshore: Stunning Two Bedroom Apartment w... | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Warehouse Lofts | Loft C | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| Inscription Channel District | SA (Studio) | Studio ,1BA | $3.07 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleTampa Central Business District, Tampa, FL
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Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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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 $1,804.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tampa Central Business District?
The cheapest apartment in Tampa Central Business District is The Tempo at Encore which is listed at $1,420, while the average apartment in Tampa Central Business District costs $4,199.
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 223 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 $840 which is $3,359 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tampa Central Business District.
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