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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Park - South Downtown Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $400 (41 Rentals)
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1316 12th St S
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$1,199 - $2,592Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Wayland
305 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St SSt. Petersburg, FL 33705
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1610 12th Ave S
1610 12th Ave SSt. Petersburg, FL 33712
730 4th Ave N
St. PetersburgFL33701
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$1,250 - $1,3501 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
Baywalk Apartments
118 6th Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
820 8th Ave S
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Satoshi Sol-FULLY FURNISHED AND ALL INCLUSIVE
805 4th Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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539 1/2 2nd St N
916 1/2 2nd St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
520 15th St N
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727 Dartmoor St N
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$1,500Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 8
The Vinoy Courtyard Apartments
266 7th Ave NESt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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$1,500 - $1,8001 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 14
Tropical Breeze Apartments
1693 2nd Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33713
750 Burlington Ave N
St. PetersburgFL33701
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$1,638Studio Apartments Available Feb 26
305 Dr. M.L.K. Jr St S
305 Dr. M.L.K. Jr St SSt. Petersburg, FL 33705
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$1,6501 Bedroom Apartment Available Now
1139 Bay St NE, Unit Upstairs Unit
1139 Bay St NESt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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$1,668Studio Apartments Available Feb 13
305 Dr. M.L.K. Jr St S
305 Dr. M.L.K. Jr St SSt. Petersburg, FL 33705
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305 Dr. M.L.K. Jr St S
305 Dr. M.L.K. Jr St SSt. Petersburg, FL 33705
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$1,6991 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 16
1051 7th Ave N
1051 7th Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33705
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The Portland Apartments
300 8th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33705
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114 7th St N
114 7th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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The Courtyard Vinoy
256-266 7th Ave NESt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Citrus Grove Apartments
731 15th StSt. Petersburg, FL 33705
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Prince Gregor Apartments
844 5th Ave SSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Delmar 745
745 Delmar Ter SSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Pennsylvania
418 5th St SSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Viridian Apartments- 62+ Senior Community
518 3rd Ave SSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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City Place Senior
298 8th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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5th Ave Loft Apartments
216 5th Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Sunkist Apartments
315 7th Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Sans Souci Apartments
512 Dartmoor St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Coliseum Apartments
610 5th Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Nelson Apartment
430 5th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Northbay Villas
1023 Locust St NESt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Ruby Apartments
1101 16th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33705
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Palm Court Apartments
500 5th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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441 3rd St
441 3rd St SSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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801 Grove St N
801 Grove St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Bayside Arms Apartments
232 4th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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The Lawtone
324 Grove St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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1 Bedroom Apartments
Corner Porch Apartments
144 7th Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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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 | $2,020 | $1,239 | $3,542 |
| University Park - South Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,537 | $1,000 | $6,282 |
| University Park - South Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,883 | $1,495 | $7,442 |
| University Park - South Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,268 | $2,100 | $10,000+ |
| University Park - South Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,571 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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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 The Wayland priced from $1,261. Arte St. Pete has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,785. Here are the most affordable University Park - South Downtown apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wayland | Studio West Tower Deluxe | Studio,1BA | $1,261 |
| Arte St. Pete | S1 x 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $1,785 |
| Ascent St. Petersburg | ST1 | Studio,1BA | $1,871 |
| Sole on Central | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,933 |
| Beacon 430 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,985 |
| 930 Central Flats | S2 | Studio,1BA | $2,241 |
| Cottonwood Bayview | The Animation | 1BR,1BA | $2,293 |
| Park & Main | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,298 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Park - South Downtown, FL
As of January 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Park - South Downtown area is the $2.55 price per square foot B4 Model at Avanti in the in the Highland Oaks neighborhood starting from $3,228. The second greatest value University Park - South Downtown apartment is the 644 6th Ave N Model at 644 6th Ave N, Unit 644 6th Ave N starting at $2,975 with a $2.86 price per square foot in the Greater South Central 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. |
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| Avanti | B4 | 2BR,2BA | $2.55 |
| 644 6th Ave N, Unit 644 6th Ave N | 644 6th Ave N | 2BR,2BA | $2.86 |
| 1701 Central Apartments | Canvas | 1BR,1BA | $3.36 |
| Windsor Central Arts | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.43 |
| Cottonwood Bayview | The Gallery | 1BR,1BA | $3.43 |
| Arte St. Pete | A1 x 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.46 |
| 1139 Bay St NE, Unit Upstairs Unit | 1139 Bay St NE | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| Sole on Central | S2 | Studio ,1BA | $3.27 |
| Beacon 430 | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.41 |
| The Wayland | 1 Bedroom West Tower Premium | 1BR,1BA | $3.39 |
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 $2,298.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Park - South Downtown?
The cheapest apartment in University Park - South Downtown is The Wayland which is listed at $1,526, while the average apartment in University Park - South Downtown costs $10,571.
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 19 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 $185 which is $10,386 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Park - South Downtown.
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