Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $500 (137 Rentals)

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5026 Sunridge Palms Dr, Unit 3, Unit 3

5026 Sunridge Palms Dr
TampaFL33617

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Uptown Apartments
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$1,125 - $1,675
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$1,125 - $1,675
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Uptown Apartments

2002 Colonial Parc DrTampa, FL 33612
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1823 E 109th Ave
$1,150
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1823 E 109th Ave

1823 E 109th AveTampa, FL 33612
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Serenity Lake Apartments
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$1,198 - $2,030
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Serenity Lake Apartments

14566 Seaford CirTampa, 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 $802. Vue Tampa has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $864. Here are the most affordable University apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Copeland VillageStudioStudio,1BA$802
Vue Tampa4BR/4BA - Platinum4BR,4BA$864
Bella Mar Apartment HomesOne Bedroom One Bath - A11BR,1BA$899
Cambridge WoodsPlan A1A1BR,1BA$959
Palm Avenue ApartmentsKent1BR,1BA$985
Verra North1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$999
The Wave Apartments1/1S1BR,1BA$999
Vista PalmsA31BR,1BA$1,039
Palms at Sand LakeA11BR,1BA$1,041

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University, FL

As of May 24, 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 D3 - 4x4 Model at The Metropolitan Tampa starting at $999 with a $0.70 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 Metropolitan TampaD3 - 4x44BR,4BA$0.70
The Standard at TampaHamlet - 5 x 35BR,3BA$0.68
Vue Tampa4BR/4BA - Platinum4BR,4BA$0.62
Venue at North CampusD14BR,4BA$0.61
The Flats on 52ndA2BR,1BA$1.25
5026 E Linebaugh Ave, Unit Apt B5026 E Linebaugh Ave1BR,1BA$1.39
The Park at Chesterfield Apartment HomesTHE ASPEN1BR,1BA$1.28
5326 Whiteway Dr, Unit 5326 Whiteway Drive5326 Whiteway Dr2BR,1BA$1.05
Lark on 42nd2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.22

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University, Tampa, FL

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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 $1,041.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University?

The cheapest apartment in University is Bella Mar Apartment Homes which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in University costs $1,600.

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 201 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 $715 which is $885 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University.

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