Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rau Acres Neighborhood of Lutz, FL from $600 (11 Rentals)

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Tampa Commons

1506 E 138th AveTampa, FL 33613
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13911 N 19th StTampa, FL 33613
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Rau Acres, Lutz, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Rau Acres, FL

Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Rau Acres, FL area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Rau Acres Apartments for rent:

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Cheapest Available Rau Acres Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rau Acres area of Tampa, FL is a 3 Beds unit found at 42N priced from $930. Park Place at Tampa has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 5 Beds apartment currently listed from $965. Here are the most affordable Rau Acres apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
42N3x3 A3BR,3BA$930
Park Place at Tampa5x5 Premium5BR,5BA$965
The Wave Apartments1/1S1BR,1BA$1,075
Live Oak ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,079
Park EastArcadia1BR,1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rau Acres, FL

As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rau Acres area is the $0.53 price per square foot 4x4 Model at Station 42 in the in the University Square neighborhood starting from $909. The second greatest value Rau Acres apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Columbia Park Apartments starting at $1,900 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the University Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rau Acres apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Station 424x44BR,4BA$0.53
Columbia Park Apartments3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.36
Armature Gate TownhomesB12BR,2BA$1.47
42N3x3 A3BR,3BA$0.80
Reflections3/3U w/ Quartz Leased By The Room3BR,3BA$0.79
Forest Lake2BR/2BA - B1 Platinum2BR,2BA$0.98
Union on FletcherB12BR,2BA$1.36
14606 N 42nd St, Unit 12314606 N 42nd St2BR,1.5BA$1.50
Lark on 42nd2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.19
Ascott Place ApartmentsRoyal1BR,1BA$1.62

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Rau Acres, Lutz, FL

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States including Rau Acres, Lutz, and the greater Tampa area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rau Acres Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Rau Acres?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Rau Acres is under $1,206.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rau Acres?

The cheapest apartment in Rau Acres is The Wave Apartments which is listed at $1,075, while the average apartment in Rau Acres costs $1,675.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rau Acres?

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 3,044 regular apartments in Rau Acres 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 Rau Acres?

Cheap apartments in Rau Acres have an average cost of $803 which is $872 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rau Acres.

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