
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Park - South Downtown Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $400 (32 Rentals)
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Railroad 345

750 7th Ave N

1120 17th St N

844 5th Ave S
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700 Grove St N

1811 9th Ave S

The Wayland

610 1/2 14th St N

1400 11th Ave S

The Vinoy Courtyard Apartments

441 3rd St

944 15th Ave S

1610 12th Ave S

623 Mound Park Way S
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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 |
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University Park - South Downtown Studio Apartments | $1,970 | $1,275 | $4,006 |
University Park - South Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,718 | $995 | $5,870 |
University Park - South Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,647 | $1,295 | $9,591 |
University Park - South Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,108 | $1,895 | $7,885 |
University Park - South Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,195 | $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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Coliseum Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
Palm Court Apartments | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
The Wayland | Studio, One Bath North Deluxe | Studio,1BA | $1,419 |
The Vinoy Courtyard Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
Kentucky 540 | Home | 2BR,1BA | $1,795 |
Vantage St. Pete | Cypress| Studio | Signature | Studio,1BA | $1,825 |
Fusion 1560 | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,863 |
Pacific | LEASED | 3BR,2BA | $1,895 |
Beacon 430 | Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Pacific | LEASED | 3BR,2BA | $1.58 |
930 Central Flats | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.91 |
600 Highland St N, Unit 3 | 600 Highland St N | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
The Exchange | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $2.41 |
618 7th Ave N, Unit Top Floor Unit B | 618 7th Ave N | 2BR,1BA | $2.85 |
Avanti | A8 | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.83 |
Kentucky 540 | Home | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
201 6th St S, Unit #106 | 201 6th St S | 2BR,1BA | $3.12 |
The Vinoy Courtyard Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
Coliseum Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $3.05 |
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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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