Cheap Homes for Rent in the University Park - South Downtown Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $1,095 (23 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the University Park - South Downtown area of Tampa.

property at 725 Jackson St N

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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725 Jackson St N

St. PetersburgFL33705
property at 1515 14th St S

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1515 14th St S

St. PetersburgFL33705
property at 1110 16th St S

$1,375

2 Bedroom Rentals

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1110 16th St S

St. PetersburgFL33705

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property at 487 1st St S

$1,485

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$1,485

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$1,485

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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487 1st St S, Unit 205

487 1st St S
St. PetersburgFL33701

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property at 800 15th Ave S

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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800 15th Ave S

St. PetersburgFL33701
property at 470 3rd St S

$1,680 - $2,700

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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470 3rd St S

St. PetersburgFL33701
property at 206 12th Ave N

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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206 12th Ave N

St. PetersburgFL33701

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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 301 4th Ave N, St Petersburg, FL 33701 priced from $1,150. Northbay Villas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,170. Here are the most affordable University Park - South Downtown apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
301 4th Ave N, St Petersburg, FL 33701Studio/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,150
Northbay Villas4Studio,1BA$1,170
621 15th St N0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,245
Ruby Apartments- Sabal0BD - 1BTHStudio,1BA$1,275
Mirror Lake Apartments1 br1BR,1BA$1,295

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

As of August 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Park - South Downtown area is the $3.24 price per square foot A2 Model at Park & Main in the in the Highland Oaks neighborhood starting from $2,635. The second greatest value University Park - South Downtown apartment is the Pastel Model at 1701 Central Apartments starting at $2,555 with a $3.34 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.
Park & MainA21BR,1BA$3.24
1701 Central ApartmentsPastel1BR,1BA$3.34
357 South1BR/1BA - Corner Floorplan A - 2nd-4th Floor1BR,1BA$3.34
The Portland2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.99
Cottonwood BayviewThe Animation1BR,1BA$3.12
Mirror Lake Apartments1 br1BR,1BA$1.99
Sans Souci Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$2.13
The Vinoy Courtyard Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.83
111 6th Ave N1/11BR,1BA$2.60
621 15th St N0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.77

Frequently Asked Questions about University Park - South Downtown

What type of rentals are currently available in University Park - South Downtown?

There are currently 393 Apartments for Rent in University Park - South Downtown, FL with pricing that ranges from $1,150 to $28,487. There are also 96 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in University Park - South Downtown ranging from $1,095 to $14,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in University Park - South Downtown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in University Park - South Downtown ranges from $1,095 to $14,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,651.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in University Park - South Downtown?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in University Park - South Downtown range from $1,649 to $28,487, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,900 to $10,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,850.

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