Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $500 (111 Rentals)

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$990 - $1,365
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Uptown Apartments

2002 Colonial Parc DrTampa, FL 33612
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Serenity Lake Apartments
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$1,065 - $2,030
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Serenity Lake Apartments

14566 Seaford CirTampa, FL 33613
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9413 N Mulberry St
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Montierra Apartments
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$1,135 - $1,630
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Montierra Apartments

14401 N 22nd StTampa, FL 33613
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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 Studio unit found at Copeland Village priced from $762. Vue Tampa has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $819. Here are the most affordable University apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Copeland VillageStudioStudio,1BA$762
Vue Tampa4BR/4BA - Platinum4BR,4BA$819
Shadow Pines2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$940
Uptown Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath - 6501BR,1BA$990
Verra North1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$999
Bella Mar Apartment HomesOne Bedroom One Bath - A11BR,1BA$999
The Wave Apartments1/1S1BR,1BA$999
Willow Brooke ApartmentsClassic 1BD/1BTH1BR,1BA$1,005
Palms at Sand LakeA11BR,1BA$1,061
Uptown 682/12BR,1BA$1,080

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University, FL

As of July 09, 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 Hounslow 5 x 4 Model at The Standard at Tampa starting at $899 with a $0.60 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 TampaHounslow 5 x 45BR,4BA$0.60
Union on FletcherD14BR,4BA$0.70
The Metropolitan TampaD3 - 4x44BR,4BA$0.70
Vue Tampa4BR/4BA - Platinum4BR,4BA$0.59
Reflections4-4U Premium w/ Quartz Countertops4BR,4BA$0.56
Bellarmine Hall - *USF STUDENT LIVING*4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.86
14606 N 42nd St, Unit 12314606 N 42nd St2BR,2BA$1.32
Lark on 42nd2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.22
U Lake2x2 B2BR,2BA$1.17

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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 $762.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom University Apartment is $990 at Uptown Apartments.

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 Spanish Trace and starts from $1,584.

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