Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $500 (38 Rentals)

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Serenity Lake Apartments
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$1,068 - $2,030
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$938 - $1,900
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$130
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$1,068 - $2,030
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Serenity Lake Apartments

14566 Seaford CirTampa, FL 33613
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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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Park at Rialto
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park at Rialto

11305 N 51st StTampa, 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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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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Tampa Palms
3 Bedroom Apartments

Tampa Palms

1903 E 131st AveTampa, FL 33612
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Lexington Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lexington Court

11738 N 14th StTampa, 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, 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 Vue Tampa priced from $799. Copeland Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $802. Here are the most affordable University apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vue Tampa4BR/4BA - Platinum4BR,4BA$799
Copeland VillageStudioStudio,1BA$802
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
Lago Bello Apartment Homes1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,049
Serenity Lake ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,068

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University, FL

As of February 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the University 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 apartment is the Deerwood - 4 x 4 Model at The Standard at Tampa starting at $1,050 with a $0.71 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.
The Retreat at TampaLumpkin A 4 x 44BR,4BA$0.53
The Standard at TampaDeerwood - 4 x 44BR,4BA$0.71
Venue at North CampusD14BR,4BA$0.61
Royal Palm Key4 Bed, 2 Bath4BR,2BA$1.21
Uptown Palms ApartmentsC13BR,2BA$1.28
Vue Tampa3BR/3BA - Gold3BR,3BA$0.77
42N3x3 A3BR,3BA$0.80
Reflections3/3U w/ Quartz Leased By The Room3BR,3BA$0.74
Spanish Trace2x22BR,2BA$1.29
Lark on 42nd2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.13

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Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Tampa

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University, Tampa, FL

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Lifestyle Ratings

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in University?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in University is at Copeland Village listed at $802.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom University Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom University Apartment is $899 at Bella Mar Apartment Homes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom University Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in University is starting from $940 at Shadow Pines.

What is the most affordable University Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap University Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 42N and starts from $930.

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