Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Square Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $500 (73 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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Stonehenge Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Stonehenge Village

13136 N 20th StTampa, FL 33612
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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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Fountainview Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fountainview Apartments

1301 Floating Fountain CirTampa, 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 $802. 42N has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $930. Here are the most affordable University Square apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Copeland VillageStudioStudio,1BA$802
42N3x3 A3BR,3BA$930
Shadow Pines2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$940
Verra North1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$999
The Wave ApartmentsFree October, Half Off November + December + FR...1BR,1BA$999
Bella Mar Apartment HomesOne Bedroom One Bath - A11BR,1BA$1,039
Oakwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Live Oak ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,079
Vista PalmsA11BR,1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Square, FL

As of November 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Square area is the $0.72 price per square foot 4BR/4.5BA - Boulder - Platinum Model at Cove Commons in the in the University Square neighborhood starting from $1,170. The second greatest value University Square apartment is the Deerwood - 4 x 4 Model at The Standard at Tampa starting at $1,090 with a $0.74 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.
Cove Commons4BR/4.5BA - Boulder - Platinum4BR,4.5BA$0.72
The Standard at TampaDeerwood - 4 x 44BR,4BA$0.74
Venue at North CampusD14BR,4BA$0.60
Palm Avenue ApartmentsCambridge3BR,2BA$1.23
2818 Somerset Park Dr2818 Somerset Park Dr2BR,2BA$1.33
42N3x3 A3BR,3BA$0.80
Reflections3/3U w/ Quartz Leased By The Room3BR,3BA$0.79
Forest Lake2BR/2BA - B1 Platinum2BR,2BA$0.94
Spanish Trace2x22BR,2BA$1.29
Lark on 42nd2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.11

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University Square, Tampa, FL

Ranked #33

Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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.

Getting Around the University Square Neighborhood in Tampa, FL

Walk Score®

68 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

71 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

44 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,099.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Square?

The cheapest apartment in University Square is Verra North which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in University Square costs $1,620.

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 307 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 $635 which is $985 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Square.

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