
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Park - South Downtown Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $400 (43 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the University Park - South Downtown area of Tampa.


Colony Apartments

730 4th Ave N

1610 12th Ave S

The Wayland

Sans Souci Apartments

Satoshi Sol-FULLY FURNISHED AND ALL INCLUSIVE

820 8th Ave S
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750 7th Ave N

1363 1/2 15th St S

326 6th Ave N

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932 Newton Ave S, Unit 12

The Vinoy Courtyard Apartments

520 15th St N

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809 4th Ave N, Unit Uptown St Pete

214 12th Ave N
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1115 Highland St N

Tropical Breeze Apartments

305 Dr. M.L.K. Jr St S

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130 17th St N

305 Dr. M.L.K. Jr St S

The Portland Apartments

Delmar 745

114 7th St N
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832 1st St N

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801 Grove St N

441 3rd St
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University Park - South Downtown, Tampa, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University Park - South Downtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Park - South Downtown Studio Apartments | $1,989 | $1,145 | $4,850 |
| University Park - South Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,655 | $1,200 | $6,658 |
| University Park - South Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,995 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| University Park - South Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,409 | $2,100 | $8,481 |
| University Park - South Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,863 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 43 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the University Park - South Downtown Neighborhood of Tampa, FL.
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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 Colony Apartments priced from $1,150. The Wayland has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,248. Here are the most affordable University Park - South Downtown apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colony Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| The Wayland | Studio, One Bath North Deluxe | Studio,1BA | $1,248 |
| Palm Court Apartments | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| The Vinoy Courtyard Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Vantage St. Pete | Heron | Studio | Signature | Studio,1BA | $1,851 |
| Sole on Central | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,890 |
| Avanti | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,052 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Park - South Downtown, FL
As of March 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Park - South Downtown area is the $3.14 price per square foot E-Select Model at EVO APARTMENTS in the in the Highland Oaks neighborhood starting from $3,578. The second greatest value University Park - South Downtown apartment is the 1BR/1BA - Floorplan B - 1st Ground Floor Model at 357 South starting at $2,200 with a $2.97 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVO APARTMENTS | E-Select | 1BR,1BA | $3.14 |
| 357 South | 1BR/1BA - Floorplan B - 1st Ground Floor | 1BR,1BA | $2.97 |
| Cottonwood Bayview | The Animation | 1BR,1BA | $2.94 |
| Sans Souci Apartments | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| 932 Newton Ave S, Unit 12 | 932 Newton Ave S | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Baywalk Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| 534 4th Ave S, Unit 2W | 534 4th Ave S | Studio ,1BA | $2.92 |
| Palm Court Apartments | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio ,1BA | $2.59 |
| The Vinoy Courtyard Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.05 |
| 832 1st St N | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Park - South Downtown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in University Park - South Downtown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University Park - South Downtown is under $2,052.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Park - South Downtown?
The cheapest apartment in University Park - South Downtown is Sans Souci Apartments which is listed at $1,280, while the average apartment in University Park - South Downtown costs $10,863.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Park - South Downtown?
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 23 regular apartments in University Park - South Downtown 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 Park - South Downtown?
Cheap apartments in University Park - South Downtown have an average cost of $178 which is $10,685 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Park - South Downtown.
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