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

Preserve at Alafia

Wildgrass

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Sentosa Riverview

The Citizen at Waterset Luxury Apartments

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South Bay Lakes, Gibsonton, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Bay Lakes?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Bay Lakes Studio Apartments | $2,111 | $1,646 | $3,149 |
South Bay Lakes 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,931 | $1,400 | $3,368 |
South Bay Lakes 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,257 | $1,703 | $3,800 |
South Bay Lakes 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,440 | $1,829 | $4,085 |
South Bay Lakes 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,482 | $1,960 | $3,910 |
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There are currently 14 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the South Bay Lakes Neighborhood of Gibsonton, FL.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Grove at SouthShore | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,436 |
Lola | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,554 |
Ridley at Waterset | The Terrapin | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | Signature | 1BR,1BA | $1,631 |
Wildgrass | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,645 |
The Parian Luxury Apartments | A1 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Oak Haven | Vale | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.59 |
The Citizen at Waterset Luxury Apartments | B1E | 2BR,2BA | $1.73 |
Preserve at Alafia | Gardenia | 2BR,2BA | $1.66 |
Sentosa Riverview | A2S | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
The Grove at SouthShore | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
The Easton Riverview Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
Wildgrass | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
Lola | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
Ridley at Waterset | The Painted Shell | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | Signature | 1BR,1BA | $2.48 |
Tapestry East Bay | The Caswell I | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
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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
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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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