Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $509 (91 Rentals)

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$800 - $1,575

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1504 E 99th Ave

TampaFL33612

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Uptown Apartments
$960 - $1,410
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Uptown Apartments

2002 Colonial Parc DrTampa, FL 33612
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Live Oak Apartments
$1,019 - $1,229
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Live Oak Apartments

2232 N Spring Glade CirTampa, FL 33613
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property at 11125 N 21st St

$1,100

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11125 N 21st St

TampaFL33612

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Viridian Apartments
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$1,192 - $2,197
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Viridian Apartments

12702 University Club DrTampa, FL 33612
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University, Tampa, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University 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 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$762
Vue Tampa4BR/4.5BA - Platinum4BR,4BA$839
ULake2x2 B (Per Bed)2BR,2BA$845
Bella Mar Apartment HomesOne Bedroom One Bath - A11BR,1BA$850
Shadow Pines2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$940
Vista PalmsA2R1BR,1BA$949
Lago Bello Apartment Homes1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University, FL

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the University area is the $0.47 price per square foot 4x4 Model at Station 42 in the in the University Square neighborhood starting from $799. The second greatest value University apartment is the Birchmore 3 x 3 Model at The Retreat at Tampa starting at $1,130 with a $0.81 price per square foot in the University Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Station 424x44BR,4BA$0.47
The Retreat at TampaBirchmore 3 x 33BR,3BA$0.81
Vue Tampa4BR/4BA - Gold4BR,4BA$0.56
Venue at North CampusD14BR,4BA$0.61
The Standard at TampaCamden - 3 x 23BR,2BA$0.83
42N3x3 A3BR,3BA$0.83
4050 LoftsTriple3BR,3BA$0.76
Reflections3/3U w/ Quartz Leased By The Room3BR,3BA$0.67
Bellarmine Hall - *USF STUDENT LIVING*4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.86
The Social2 Bedroom 2 Bath - Premium2BR,2BA$0.75

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in University?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University is under $949.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University?

The cheapest apartment in University is Bella Mar Apartment Homes which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in University costs $1,307.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University?

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 263 regular apartments in University 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?

Cheap apartments in University have an average cost of $634 which is $673 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University.

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