Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Channelside Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $2,317 (1 Rental)
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Channelside, Tampa, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Channelside?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Channelside Studio Apartments | $1,856 | $1,100 | $3,950 |
Channelside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,566 | $1,899 | $6,073 |
Channelside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,691 | $2,317 | $6,580 |
Channelside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,614 | $3,089 | $6,479 |
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Getting Around the Channelside Neighborhood in Tampa, FL
Walk Score®
86 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
59 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
57 / 100
Good Transit
Many 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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Channelside Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Channelside?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Channelside is under $2,170.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Channelside?
The cheapest apartment in Channelside is Ybor Lofts which is listed at $2,266, while the average apartment in Channelside costs $4,762.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Channelside?
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 88 regular apartments in Channelside 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 Channelside?
Cheap apartments in Channelside have an average cost of $255 which is $4,507 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Channelside.
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