Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Park - South Downtown Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $400 (32 Rentals)

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Sans Souci Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Sans Souci Apartments

512 Dartmoor St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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114 7th St N
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

114 7th St N

114 7th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Lutheran Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Lutheran Apartments

550 1st Ave SSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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The Courtyard Vinoy
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Courtyard Vinoy

256-266 7th Ave NESt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Northbay Villas
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northbay Villas

1023 Locust St NESt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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844 5th Ave S
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

844 5th Ave S

844 5th Ave SSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Delmar 745
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Delmar 745

745 Delmar Ter SSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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City Place Senior
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

City Place Senior

298 8th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Sunkist Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Sunkist Apartments

315 7th Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Nelson Apartment
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Nelson Apartment

430 5th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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610 5th Ave N
Studio Apartments

610 5th Ave N

610 5th Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Ruby Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ruby Apartments

1101 16th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33705

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801 Grove St N
1 Bedroom Apartments

801 Grove St N

801 Grove St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701

University Park - South Downtown, Tampa, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Park - South Downtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Park - South Downtown area of Tampa, FL is a Studio unit found at Coliseum Apartments priced from $1,295. Palm Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable University Park - South Downtown apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Coliseum ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,295
Palm Court Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,295
The WaylandStudio, One Bath North DeluxeStudio,1BA$1,419
The Vinoy Courtyard Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,650
Kentucky 540Home2BR,1BA$1,795
Vantage St. PeteCypress| Studio | SignatureStudio,1BA$1,825
Fusion 1560S1Studio,1BA$1,863
PacificLEASED3BR,2BA$1,895
Beacon 430StudioStudio,1BA$2,055

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Park - South Downtown, FL

As of May 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Park - South Downtown area is the $1.58 price per square foot LEASED Model at Pacific in the in the Highland Oaks neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value University Park - South Downtown apartment is the B2 Model at 930 Central Flats starting at $3,258 with a $2.91 price per square foot in the Highland Oaks neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Park - South Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
PacificLEASED3BR,2BA$1.58
930 Central FlatsB22BR,2BA$2.91
600 Highland St N, Unit 3600 Highland St N2BR,1BA$1.68
The ExchangeB32BR,2BA$2.41
618 7th Ave N, Unit Top Floor Unit B618 7th Ave N2BR,1BA$2.85
AvantiA81BR,1.5BA$2.83
Kentucky 540Home2BR,1BA$2.11
201 6th St S, Unit #106201 6th St S2BR,1BA$3.12
The Vinoy Courtyard Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.75
Coliseum ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$3.05

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University Park - South Downtown, Tampa, FL

Ranked #64

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

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Park - South Downtown Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in University Park - South Downtown?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in University Park - South Downtown is at Coliseum Apartments listed at $1,295.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom University Park - South Downtown Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom University Park - South Downtown Apartment is $1,650 at The Vinoy Courtyard Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom University Park - South Downtown Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in University Park - South Downtown is starting from $1,795 at Kentucky 540.

What is the most affordable University Park - South Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap University Park - South Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pacific and starts from $1,895.

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