
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the University Square Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $935 (78 Rentals)


Armature Place

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Serenity Lake Apartments

13106 Leisurewood Pl

Bella Mar Apartment Homes

Vista Palms

The Wave Apartments

Park East

Verra North

10920 N 29th St
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Willow Brooke Apartments

Cambridge Woods

12401 N 15th St, Unit Cinnamon Cove - 1 Bedroom

Vista North

Sunscape Apartment Homes

Viva Tampa

Regency Square Apartments

1311 Baywatch Loop

1347 Baywatch Loop
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Montierra Apartments

1323 Baywatch Loop

13110 Leisurewood Pl

Caribbean Breeze

Timberfalls Apartment Homes

1306 E 137th Ave

Greenwich Commons Apartment Homes

The Lenox Apartments

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Uptown Apartments

The Bahia Apartments
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4209 E Okara Rd

Grand Pavilion

Lago Bello Apartment Homes

1216 E 138th Ave

Live Oak Apartments

Palm Avenue Apartments

Avina North

13806 N 21st St

13808 N 21st St

10106 N Lantana Ave
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Oak Chase Apartments

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Eagles Point at Tampa Palms Apartments

13214 Bunn Cir, Unit 5

Greenbriar & Willow Apartments

Ascott Place Apartments

1214 E 138th Ave

Haley Park

The Oaks at Stone Fountain

Uptown 22

La Vista Oaks Apartments
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University Square, Tampa, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University Square?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Square Studio Apartments | $1,106 | $850 | $1,890 |
University Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,373 | $935 | $2,839 |
| University Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,836 | $799 | $4,598 |
| University Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,890 | $689 | $4,600 |
| University Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $964 | $509 | $2,458 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Square Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in University Square?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University Square is under $1,095.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Square?
The cheapest apartment in University Square is Bella Mar Apartment Homes which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in University Square costs $1,870.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Square?
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 74 regular apartments in University Square 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 Square?
Cheap apartments in University Square have an average cost of $573 which is $1,297 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Square.
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