Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Mall Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $600 (34 Rentals)

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12703 N 15th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

12703 N 15th St

12703 N 15th StTampa, FL 33612
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Stonehenge Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Stonehenge Village

13136 N 20th StTampa, FL 33612
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USF Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

USF Gardens

2016 E 131st AveTampa, FL 33612
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Sandanay Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sandanay Apartments

13132 N 19th StTampa, FL 33612
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Fountainview Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fountainview Apartments

1301 Floating Fountain CirTampa, FL 33612
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Pine Crest
2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Crest

11302 N 15th StTampa, FL 33612

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La Vista Oaks Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

La Vista Oaks Apartments

12771 Saint James Place DrTampa, FL 33612
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Uptown Sky
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Uptown Sky

13635 N 12th StTampa, FL 33613
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La Tierra Verde
2 Bedroom Apartments

La Tierra Verde

1008 E 109th AveTampa, FL 33612
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Tampa Palms
3 Bedroom Apartments

Tampa Palms

1903 E 131st AveTampa, FL 33612
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Lexington Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lexington Court

11738 N 14th StTampa, FL 33612
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Azure East
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Azure East

1426 Marathon Key DrTampa, FL 33612

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Haley Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Haley Park

1510 E 130th AveTampa, FL 33612
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Silvertree Tampa
1 Bedroom Apartments

Silvertree Tampa

11113 N Nebraska AveTampa, FL 33612
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University Mall, Tampa, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Mall Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Mall area of Tampa, FL is a Studio unit found at Copeland Village priced from $812. Shadow Pines has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $940. Here are the most affordable University Mall apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Copeland VillageStudioStudio,1BA$812
Shadow Pines2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$940
Regency Square ApartmentsSTUDStudio,1BA$975
Bella Mar Apartment HomesOne Bedroom One Bath - A11BR,1BA$1,039
Timberfalls Apartment Homes1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,115
Palm Avenue ApartmentsKent1BR,1BA$1,135
Vista PalmsA21BR,1BA$1,144
Cinnamon Cove Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath - Gas1BR,1BA$1,180
13104-13108 Leisure Wood Pl1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,195
Avina North1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Mall, FL

As of June 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Mall area is the $0.65 price per square foot Hounslow 5 x 4 Model at The Standard at Tampa in the in the University Square neighborhood starting from $965. The second greatest value University Mall apartment is the 2/2.5 Model at Palm Flats Apartments starting at $1,699 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the University Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Mall apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Standard at TampaHounslow 5 x 45BR,4BA$0.65
Palm Flats Apartments2/2.52BR,2BA$1.34
Armature Gate TownhomesB12BR,2BA$1.39
Shadow Pines3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.42
Reflections3/3U w/ Quartz Leased By The Room3BR,3BA$0.74
Spanish Trace2x22BR,2BA$1.29
Royal Palm Key2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.35
Union on FletcherB12BR,2BA$1.30
Timberfalls Apartment Homes2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.58
Avina North1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.60

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University Mall, Tampa, FL

Ranked #116

Among neighborhoods in Tampa, FL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including University Mall, Tampa, and the greater Tampa area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $1,199.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Mall?

The cheapest apartment in University Mall is Bella Mar Apartment Homes which is listed at $1,039, while the average apartment in University Mall costs $1,999.

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 225 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 $693 which is $1,306 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Mall.

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