Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Bay Lakes Neighborhood of Gibsonton, FL from $1,400 (14 Rentals)

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9960 Jonas Salk DrRiverview, FL 33578

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South Bay Lakes, Gibsonton, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Bay Lakes Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Bay Lakes area of Tampa, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at The Grove at SouthShore priced from $1,436. Lola has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,554. Here are the most affordable South Bay Lakes apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Grove at SouthShore1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,436
LolaA21BR,1BA$1,554
Ridley at WatersetThe Terrapin | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | Signature1BR,1BA$1,631
WildgrassA11BR,1BA$1,645
The Parian Luxury ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,659

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Bay Lakes, FL

As of April 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Bay Lakes area is the $1.59 price per square foot Vale Model at Oak Haven in the in the Big Bend neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value South Bay Lakes apartment is the B1E Model at The Citizen at Waterset Luxury Apartments starting at $1,917 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Ruskin Tomato Farms neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Bay Lakes apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Oak HavenVale3BR,2.5BA$1.59
The Citizen at Waterset Luxury ApartmentsB1E2BR,2BA$1.73
Preserve at AlafiaGardenia2BR,2BA$1.66
Sentosa RiverviewA2S1BR,1BA$1.96
The Grove at SouthShore1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.68
The Easton Riverview ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$2.07
WildgrassA11BR,1BA$2.18
Lola1/11BR,1BA$2.17
Ridley at WatersetThe Painted Shell | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | Signature1BR,1BA$2.48
Tapestry East BayThe Caswell I1BR,1BA$2.44

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Bay Lakes, Gibsonton, FL

Ranked #1

Among neighborhoods in Gibsonton, FL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the South Bay Lakes Neighborhood in Gibsonton, FL

Walk Score®

1 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

27 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Bay Lakes Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Bay Lakes?

The cheapest apartment in South Bay Lakes is The Grove at SouthShore which is listed at $1,436, while the average apartment in South Bay Lakes costs $2,852.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Bay Lakes?

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 6 regular apartments in South Bay Lakes 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 South Bay Lakes?

Cheap apartments in South Bay Lakes have an average cost of $198 which is $2,654 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Bay Lakes.

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