
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Mall Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $600 (34 Rentals)
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1264 E 113th Ave

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13104-13108 Leisure Wood Pl

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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 |
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University Mall Studio Apartments | $1,378 | $827 | $1,875 |
University Mall 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,389 | $614 | $3,040 |
University Mall 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,650 | $728 | $5,626 |
University Mall 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,857 | $819 | $4,016 |
University Mall 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,009 | $749 | $2,540 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Copeland Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $812 |
Shadow Pines | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $940 |
Regency Square Apartments | STUD | Studio,1BA | $975 |
Bella Mar Apartment Homes | One Bedroom One Bath - A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,039 |
Timberfalls Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,115 |
Palm Avenue Apartments | Kent | 1BR,1BA | $1,135 |
Vista Palms | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,144 |
Cinnamon Cove Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath - Gas | 1BR,1BA | $1,180 |
13104-13108 Leisure Wood Pl | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
Avina North | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Standard at Tampa | Hounslow 5 x 4 | 5BR,4BA | $0.65 |
Palm Flats Apartments | 2/2.5 | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
Armature Gate Townhomes | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
Shadow Pines | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.42 |
Reflections | 3/3U w/ Quartz Leased By The Room | 3BR,3BA | $0.74 |
Spanish Trace | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.29 |
Royal Palm Key | 2 Bed, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
Union on Fletcher | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
Timberfalls Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
Avina North | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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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