Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tampa Central Business District Tampa, FL from $600 (53 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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property at 1120 E Kennedy Blvd

$1,500

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$1,500

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1120 E Kennedy Blvd, Unit 1217

1120 E Kennedy Blvd
TampaFL33602

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Legacy Encore
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$1,822 - $4,215
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Legacy Encore

1251 Ray Charles BlvdTampa, FL 33602
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7th & Oak
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$1,853 - $3,756
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$1,853 - $3,756

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7th & Oak

1701 N Florida AveTampa, FL 33602
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NAVARA
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$1,945 - $3,870
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$1,945 - $3,870

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$1,945 - $3,870
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NAVARA

921 N Central AveTampa, FL 33602
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Asher
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$2,125 - $10,595
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Asher

1050 Water StTampa, FL 33602
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Cora
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$2,132 - $12,317
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Cora

1011 E Cumberland AveTampa, FL 33602
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property at 501 Knights Run Ave

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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501 Knights Run Ave, Unit 2122

501 Knights Run Ave
TampaFL33602
property at 111 N 12th St

$2,200

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$2,200

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111 N 12th St, Unit 1411

111 N 12th St
TampaFL33602
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Nine15
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$2,207 - $5,360
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Nine15

915 N Franklin StTampa, FL 33602
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2 Bayshore
$2,390 - $5,488
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2 Bayshore

101 W Beach PlTampa, FL 33606
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Arabelle Riverwalk
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$2,396 - $9,918
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Arabelle Riverwalk

202 S Parker StTampa, FL 33606
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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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Schoolhouse Flats
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Schoolhouse Flats

404 S Newport AveTampa, FL 33606
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Addison Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Addison Flats

801 W Azeele StTampa, FL 33606
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500 Harbour Island
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

500 Harbour Island

500 Knights Run AveTampa, FL 33602

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Tempo at EncoreThe Minuet1BR,1BA$1,420
Warehouse LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
Casa MartiCandidoStudio,1BA$1,507
The Residences at 801 East Whiting StreetOri Studio - 433 sq.ft. Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$1,606
Miles at YborS1A - StudioStudio,1BA$1,725
The StevedoreA1A-WDU1BR,1BA$1,756
La UnionA2AStudio,1BA$1,763
Niche | Luxury ApartmentsMS2-OStudio,1BA$1,764
Inscription Channel DistrictSA (Studio)Studio,1BA$1,775
SkyHouse ChannelsideThe GandyStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pierhouse at ChannelsideTrinidad2BR,2BA$2.58
AVE Tampa RiverwalkB11W2BR,2BA$2.99
315 S Delaware AveStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$2.11
The Slade at ChannelsideOne Bedroom with Den A1.5A1BR,1.5BA$3.03
Legacy EncoreIntegrity1BR,1BA$2.92
The Tempo at EncoreThe Minuet1BR,1BA$1.93
Bell ChannelsideOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.83
220 Madison Student HousingThe Bayshore: Stunning Two Bedroom Apartment w...2BR,1BA$2.11
Warehouse LoftsLoft C1BR,1BA$2.82
Inscription Channel DistrictSA (Studio)Studio ,1BA$3.07

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Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Tampa

A Local Expert's guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Tampa Bay area for affordable living. Find your perfect Tampa Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Tampa Central Business District, Tampa, FL

Ranked #40

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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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 $1,804.

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.

Expert Rental Resources

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Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Tampa

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Hi, I'm Vickie, and welcome to Apartment Home Living. As a long-time resident of Tampa, I'm here to serve as your expert local guide in and around the city's neighborhoods that are near to local colleges and universities.

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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.