Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tampa Shores Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $800 (19 Rentals)

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Cortland Bayport
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cortland Bayport

10510 Parkers Landing DrTampa, FL 33615
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Newport
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Newport

6359 Narragansett Bay DrTampa, FL 33615
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Camden Bay
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Camden Bay

11302 W Hillsborough AveTampa, FL 33635
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Tampa Shores, Tampa, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Tampa Shores Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Tampa Shores area of Tampa, FL is a Studio unit found at Country Square Villas and Candlewood One priced from $850. Rocky Creek Village Senior Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Tampa Shores apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Country Square Villas and Candlewood OneStudioStudio,1BA$850
Rocky Creek Village Senior LivingStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Ascent Citrus ParkMoro1BR,1BA$1,205
The Park at Lake ComoA11BR,1BA$1,259
Captiva Club ApartmentsRoyal1BR,1BA$1,270

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tampa Shores, FL

As of January 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tampa Shores area is the $1.38 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Citrus Run in the in the West Tampa neighborhood starting from $1,720. The second greatest value Tampa Shores apartment is the Palmetto Model at Preserve at Mobbly Bay starting at $2,014 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the West Tampa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tampa Shores apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Citrus Run2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.38
Preserve at Mobbly BayPalmetto2BR,2BA$1.63
Irving Place North Rocky PointB22BR,2BA$1.70
West Park Village by ARIUMGardenia2BR,2BA$1.90
4345 Bayside Village Dr, Unit 3014345 Bayside Village Dr1BR,1BA$1.87
Veranda at Westchase1 BEDROOM 1 BATH - A11BR,1BA$1.74
Mallory SquareBaybreeze1BR,1BA$1.89
Bell WestchaseA1D1BR,1BA$2.01
The Park at AvantiB1-NEW2BR,2BA$2.06
Audubon VillageAmelia1BR,1BA$2.09

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Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Tampa

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Tampa Shores, Tampa, FL

Ranked #244

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

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tampa Shores Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Tampa Shores?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Tampa Shores is under $1,555.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tampa Shores?

The cheapest apartment in Tampa Shores is Country Square Villas and Candlewood One which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Tampa Shores costs $11,673.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Tampa Shores?

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 12 regular apartments in Tampa Shores 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 Shores?

Cheap apartments in Tampa Shores have an average cost of $381 which is $11,292 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tampa Shores.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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