
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $400 (23 Rentals)
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Copeland Village

10907 N 29th St

Armature Place

9803 N 11th St
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University, Tampa, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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University Studio Apartments | $1,172 | $802 | $1,675 |
University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,318 | $614 | $3,040 |
University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,533 | $728 | $2,808 |
University 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,571 | $649 | $4,509 |
University 4 Bedroom Apartments | $949 | $499 | $2,200 |
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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 Ivy priced from $499. The Social has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $509. Here are the most affordable University apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Ivy | 4br 2ba | 4BR,2BA | $499 |
The Social | 4 Bedroom 4 Bathroom | 4BR,4BA | $509 |
Copeland Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $802 |
42N | 3x3 A | 3BR,3BA | $930 |
Shadow Pines | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $940 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University, FL
As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the University area is the $0.75 price per square foot Deerwood - 4 x 4 Model at The Standard at Tampa in the in the University Square neighborhood starting from $1,110. The second greatest value University apartment is the D1 Model at Venue at North Campus starting at $995 with a $0.73 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Standard at Tampa | Deerwood - 4 x 4 | 4BR,4BA | $0.75 |
Venue at North Campus | D1 | 4BR,4BA | $0.73 |
Uptown Palms Apartments | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.28 |
Vue Tampa | 3BR/3BA | 3BR,3BA | $0.56 |
42N | 3x3 A | 3BR,3BA | $0.80 |
4050 Lofts | Triple | 3BR,3BA | $0.84 |
Reflections | 3/3U w/ Quartz Leased By The Room | 3BR,3BA | $0.79 |
Halo 46: Off-Campus Student Housing | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $0.75 |
The Social | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath - Premium | 2BR,2BA | $1.02 |
Lark on 42nd | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
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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 $1,079.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University?
The cheapest apartment in University is Verra North which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in University costs $1,615.
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 315 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 $576 which is $1,039 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University.
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