Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Square Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $509 (92 Rentals)

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1504 E 99th Ave

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Uptown Apartments
$910 - $1,410

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2002 Colonial Parc DrTampa, FL 33612
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Viridian Apartments
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$1,192 - $2,203

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Viridian Apartments

12702 University Club DrTampa, FL 33612
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Oak Ramble
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$1,270 - $2,335

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14627 Grenadine DrTampa, FL 33613
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12703 N 15th St
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12703 N 15th St

12703 N 15th StTampa, FL 33612
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Haley Park
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Haley Park

1510 E 130th AveTampa, FL 33612
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USF Gardens
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USF Gardens

2016 E 131st 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 4 Beds unit found at The Social priced from $509. The Ivy has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $589. Here are the most affordable University Square apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Social4 Bedroom 4 Bathroom4BR, 4BA$509
The Ivy4br 2ba4BR, 2BA$589
Copeland VillageStudioStudio, 1BA$776
Bella Mar Apartment HomesOne Bedroom One Bath - A11BR, 1BA$850
Cove Commons5BR/5.5BA - Keystone - Platinum5BR, 5BA$859
Uptown Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath - 575 Sqft1BR, 1BA$910
Shadow Pines2BR/2.0BA2BR, 2BA$940
Vista PalmsA2R1BR, 1BA$949
42N3x3 A3BR, 3BA$959
Verra North1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Square, FL

As of September 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Square area is the $0.56 price per square foot 4x4 Model at Station 42 in the University Square neighborhood starting from $949. The second greatest value University Square apartment is the 4BR/4.5BA - Boulder - Platinum Model at Cove Commons in the University Square neighborhood starting at $999 with a $0.61 price per square foot. 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.
Station 424x44BR, 4BA$0.56
Cove Commons4BR/4.5BA - Boulder - Platinum4BR, 4.5BA$0.61
The Retreat at TampaBirchmore 3 x 33BR, 3BA$0.81
Venue at North CampusD14BR, 4BA$0.61
The Standard at TampaCamden - 3 x 23BR, 2BA$0.83
42N3x3 A3BR, 3BA$0.83
4050 Lofts3 bedroom3BR, 3BA$0.77
Reflections3/3U w/ Quartz Leased By The Room3BR, 3BA$0.67
Forest Lake2BR/2BA - B1 Platinum2BR, 2BA$0.98
The Social2 Bedroom 2 Bath - Premium2BR, 2BA$0.75

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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 $999.

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 $850, while the average apartment in University Square costs $1,350.

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 256 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 $613 which is $737 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Square.

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