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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 $802. 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$802
Bella Mar Apartment HomesOne Bedroom One Bath - A11BR,1BA$899
Cambridge WoodsPlan A1A1BR,1BA$939
42N3x3 A3BR,3BA$949
Vista PalmsA11BR,1BA$999
Verra North1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$999
The Wave Apartments1/1S1BR,1BA$999
The Lenox ApartmentsThe MapleStudio,1BA$999
Cove Commons5BR/5.5BA - Keystone - Platinum5BR,5BA$999
Palms at Sand LakeA11BR,1BA$1,067

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Square, FL

As of May 06, 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$0.74
Venue at North CampusD14BR,4BA$0.61
Uptown Townhomes3 Bed/1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.32
42N3x3 A3BR,3BA$0.82
Reflections3/3U w/ Quartz Leased By The Room3BR,3BA$0.66
Spanish Trace2x22BR,2BA$1.29
The Metropolitan TampaB2 - 2x22BR,2BA$1.30
Lark on 42nd2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.22

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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 $1,067.

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 $1,795.

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 244 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 $705 which is $1,090 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Square.

Expert Rental Resources

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