Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tampa Central Business District Tampa, FL from $600 (63 Rentals)

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Apella on Newport
$1,490 - $2,010
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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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$1,854 - $2,788
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Legacy Encore

1251 Ray Charles BlvdTampa, FL 33602
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NAVARA
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$1,875 - $3,490
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$1,875 - $3,490
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NAVARA

921 N Central AveTampa, FL 33602
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Asher
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$1,877 - $10,863
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Asher

1050 Water StTampa, FL 33602
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7th & Oak
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$1,918 - $3,867
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7th & Oak

1701 N Florida AveTampa, FL 33602
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Nine15
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$2,180 - $6,467
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Nine15

915 N Franklin StTampa, FL 33602
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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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Arabelle Riverwalk
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$2,236 - $7,867
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$2,236 - $7,867
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Arabelle Riverwalk

202 S Parker StTampa, FL 33606
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Cora
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$2,267 - $12,849
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Cora

1011 E Cumberland AveTampa, FL 33602
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The MAV
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$2,276 - $4,101
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The MAV

601 N 12th StTampa, FL 33602
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property at 1120 E Kennedy Blvd

$2,550

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$2,550
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1120 E Kennedy Blvd, Unit Crimson

1120 E Kennedy Blvd
TampaFL33602
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2 Bayshore
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$2,586 - $5,502
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2 Bayshore

101 W Beach PlTampa, FL 33606
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Tampa Park Apartments
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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 $1,005. Tempo at Encore has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,420. Here are the most affordable Tampa Central Business District apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Miles at YborThe Murphy Co-Living Suite1BR,1BA$1,005
Tempo at EncoreThe Minuet1BR,1BA$1,420
Warehouse LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
Apella on Newport6BR/6BA - F26BR,6BA$1,490
Hyde Park Towers Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,499
Casa MartiCandidoStudio,1BA$1,507
The Residences at 801 East Whiting StreetOri Studio - 433 sq.ft. Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$1,606
The StevedoreA1A-WDU1BR,1BA$1,756
7th & OakStudio-S1Studio,1BA$1,819

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

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tampa Central Business District area is the $2.00 price per square foot 616 W Azeele St Model at 616 W Azeele St, Unit #1 in the in the Historic Ybor neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Tampa Central Business District apartment is the A11D Model at Modera Encore starting at $2,325 with a $3.05 price per square foot in the Ybor City 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.
616 W Azeele St, Unit #1616 W Azeele St1BR,1BA$2.00
Modera EncoreA11D1BR,1BA$3.05
Tempo at EncoreThe Minuet1BR,1BA$1.93
Apella on Newport2BR/2BA - B22BR,2BA$2.69
The Slade at ChannelsideStudio E1BStudio ,1BA$2.84
Bell ChannelsideOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.87
La UnionA7A1BR,1BA$2.77
Warehouse LoftsLoft C1BR,1BA$2.82
1005 W Grace St, Unit Studio1005 W Grace StStudio ,1BA$2.36
Hyde Park Towers Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.84

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Tampa Central Business District, Tampa, FL

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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 $1,819.

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 $1,005, while the average apartment in Tampa Central Business District costs $2,473.

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 248 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 $844 which is $1,629 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tampa Central Business District.

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