Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Square Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $500 (35 Rentals)

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12703 N 15th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

12703 N 15th St

12703 N 15th StTampa, FL 33612
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Regency Palms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Regency Palms

4113 E Linebaugh AveTampa, FL 33617
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USF Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

USF Gardens

2016 E 131st AveTampa, FL 33612
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Sandanay Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sandanay Apartments

13132 N 19th StTampa, FL 33612
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Pine Crest
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Crest

11302 N 15th StTampa, FL 33612

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Uptown 22 Villas
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Uptown 22 Villas

13102 N 20th StTampa, FL 33612
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Tampa Commons
3 Bedroom Apartments

Tampa Commons

1506 E 138th AveTampa, FL 33613
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La Vista Oaks Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

La Vista Oaks Apartments

12771 Saint James Place DrTampa, FL 33612
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Uptown Sky
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Uptown Sky

13635 N 12th StTampa, FL 33613
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Lexington Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lexington Court

11738 N 14th StTampa, FL 33612
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Tampa Palms
3 Bedroom Apartments

Tampa Palms

1903 E 131st AveTampa, FL 33612
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Uptown Villas 68
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Uptown Villas 68

13911 N 19th StTampa, FL 33613
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La Tierra Verde
2 Bedroom Apartments

La Tierra Verde

1008 E 109th AveTampa, FL 33612
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University Square, Tampa, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Square Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Square area of Tampa, FL is a Studio unit found at Copeland Village priced from $762. Bella Mar Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable University Square apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Copeland VillageStudioStudio,1BA$762
Bella Mar Apartment HomesOne Bedroom One Bath - A11BR,1BA$899
Regency Square ApartmentsSTUDStudio,1BA$929
42N3x3 A3BR,3BA$930
Shadow Pines2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$940
The Wave Apartments1/1S1BR,1BA$999
Verra North1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$999
Lago Bello Apartment Homes1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,049
The Bahia ApartmentsThe InletStudio,1BA$1,050
Live Oak ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,090

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Square, FL

As of February 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Square area is the $0.53 price per square foot Lumpkin A 4 x 4 Model at The Retreat at Tampa in the in the University Square neighborhood starting from $935. The second greatest value University Square apartment is the 4BR/4.5BA - Boulder - Platinum Model at Cove Commons starting at $1,190 with a $0.73 price per square foot in the University Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Retreat at TampaLumpkin A 4 x 44BR,4BA$0.53
Cove Commons4BR/4.5BA - Boulder - Platinum4BR,4.5BA$0.73
The Standard at TampaDeerwood - 4 x 44BR,4BA$0.71
Venue at North CampusD14BR,4BA$0.60
42N3x3 A3BR,3BA$0.80
Reflections3/3U w/ Quartz Leased By The Room3BR,3BA$0.78
Forest Lake2BR/2BA - B1 Platinum2BR,2BA$0.94
Spanish Trace2x22BR,2BA$1.29
Palm Flats Apartments2/22BR,2BA$1.26
Lark on 42nd2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.12

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Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Tampa

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Florida and customized analysis for Tampa, Florida. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $1,090.

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 $899, while the average apartment in University Square costs $1,660.

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 293 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 $640 which is $1,020 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Square.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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