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The Addison at Tampa Oaks

The Tempo at Encore

Trails at Hunters Lake

Hite & Notch Apartments

Casa Marti

Apella on Newport

Niche

The Lodge at Hidden River

Brookview at Citrus Park
Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants
Read our practical guide to landlord and tenant rights. Understand protected classes, reasonable accommodations, and legal exceptions to prevent housing discrimination.

Warehouse Lofts

Progress Village

Prose Park View

Allora Uptown
Tampa's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
Learn about Tampa and the best places to live with original content written by our Tampa, FL Local Expert Vickie Ferguson

Avasa Grove West

Bonterra Parc

Lector 85

The Flats at Avalon Park Wesley Chapel

Cobalt

Cortland Riverview

Tortola

Story Wesley Chapel

Charleston Wesley Chapel

Horizon Wiregrass Ranch

Nexus Brandon Apartments LLC

Silversaw

Village at Terra Bella
Tampa, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Tampa?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Tampa Studio Apartments | $1,824 | $550 | $4,623 |
Tampa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,952 | $513 | $5,995 |
Tampa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,323 | $596 | $9,056 |
Tampa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,812 | $666 | $10,000+ |
Tampa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,932 | $659 | $7,975 |
Tampa 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,468 | $930 | $4,500 |
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Getting Around Tampa, FL
Walk Score®
55 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
56 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
30 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tampa Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Tampa?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Tampa is under $1,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tampa?
The cheapest apartment in Tampa is Mobley Park which is listed at $991, while the average apartment in Tampa costs $3,632.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Tampa?
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 16,418 regular apartments in Tampa 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 Tampa?
Cheap apartments in Tampa have an average cost of $462 which is $3,170 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tampa.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

A Local Expert’s Guide To the 10 Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Tampa
Written by: Vickie Ferguson
Hi, and welcome to ApartmentHomeLiving.com, we're here to provide you with all the information you need about top areas in and around Tampa that are great choices to call home.

Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.