
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the University Mall Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $1,200 (21 Rentals)


Palm Avenue Apartments

Vista Palms

Oak Chase Apartments

Regency Square Apartments

Timberfalls Apartment Homes

12703 N 15th St
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USF Gardens

Haley Park

Pine Crest

Columbia Oaks Apartments

Uptown Apartments

The Oaks at Stone Fountain

Shadow Pines
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Uptown Sky

La Tierra Verde

La Vista Oaks Apartments

Royal Palm Key

Spanish Trace

10807 N 11th St

918 E 121st Ave
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University Mall, Tampa, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University Mall?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Mall Studio Apartments | $1,088 | $802 | $1,890 |
| University Mall 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,262 | $985 | $2,099 |
University Mall 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,697 | $1,200 | $2,900 |
| University Mall 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,509 | $945 | $2,074 |
| University Mall 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,026 | $839 | $1,680 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUniversity Mall, Tampa, FL
Ranked #182
Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Mall Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in University Mall?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University Mall is under $1,103.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Mall?
The cheapest apartment in University Mall is Palm Avenue Apartments which is listed at $1,215, while the average apartment in University Mall costs $1,460.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Mall?
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 86 regular apartments in University Mall 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 University Mall?
Cheap apartments in University Mall have an average cost of $604 which is $856 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Mall.
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Written by: Vickie Ferguson
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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