Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Mall Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $600 (50 Rentals)

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Uptown Apartments
$1,125 - $1,675
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Uptown Apartments

2002 Colonial Parc DrTampa, FL 33612
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1823 E 109th Ave
$1,150
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1823 E 109th Ave

1823 E 109th AveTampa, FL 33612
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Viridian Apartments
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$1,253 - $2,312
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Viridian Apartments

12702 University Club DrTampa, FL 33612
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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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Haley Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Haley Park

1510 E 130th AveTampa, FL 33612
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USF Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

USF Gardens

2016 E 131st AveTampa, FL 33612
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Pine Crest
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Crest

11302 N 15th StTampa, FL 33612
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Uptown 22
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Uptown 22

13102 N 20th 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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Tampa Palms
3 Bedroom Apartments

Tampa Palms

1903 E 131st AveTampa, FL 33612
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Lexington Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lexington Court

11738 N 14th StTampa, FL 33612
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La Tierra Verde
2 Bedroom Apartments

La Tierra Verde

1008 E 109th AveTampa, FL 33612
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$1,145

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1306 E 137th Ave

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Azure East
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Azure East

1426 Marathon Key DrTampa, 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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Silvertree Tampa
1 Bedroom Apartments

Silvertree Tampa

11113 N Nebraska AveTampa, FL 33612
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Stonehenge Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Stonehenge Village

13136 N 20th StTampa, 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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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 $762. Columbia Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable University Mall apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Copeland VillageStudioStudio,1BA$762
Columbia Oaks Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$895
Shadow Pines2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$940
Bella Mar Apartment HomesOne Bedroom One Bath - A11BR,1BA$999
Viva Tampa1x1 Standard1BR,1BA$1,099
Regency Square Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,099
Vista PalmsA1R1BR,1BA$1,099
Oak Chase Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,103
Uptown Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath - 5751BR,1BA$1,125
Timberfalls Apartment Homes1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,140

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Mall, FL

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Mall area is the $0.76 price per square foot D1 Model at Union on Fletcher in the in the University Square neighborhood starting from $1,095. The second greatest value University Mall apartment is the D3 - 4x4 Model at The Metropolitan Tampa starting at $999 with a $0.70 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.
Union on FletcherD14BR,4BA$0.76
The Metropolitan TampaD3 - 4x44BR,4BA$0.70
The Standard at TampaHamlet - 5 x 35BR,3BA$0.65
Shadow Pines3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.42
Oak Chase Apartments3/23BR,2BA$1.48
Spanish Trace2x22BR,2BA$1.41
Palm Flats2/22BR,2BA$1.39
Royal Palm Key2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.49
Columbia Oaks Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.02
Avina North1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.60

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Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Tampa

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University Mall, Tampa, FL

Ranked #243

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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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 $1,140.

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 $999, while the average apartment in University Mall costs $1,700.

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 10 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 $670 which is $1,030 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Mall.

Expert Rental Resources

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