Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Tampa Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $600 (52 Rentals)

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803 E James St

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Tampa Park Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tampa Park Apartments

1417 Tampa Park PlzTampa, FL 33602
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Vista 400
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Vista 400

400 E Harrison StTampa, FL 33602
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Ella at Encore
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ella at Encore

1210 E Ray Charles AveTampa, FL 33602
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Aqua Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Aqua Apartments

4505 N Rome AveTampa, FL 33603
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The Eusonian
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Eusonian

610 W Horatio StTampa, FL 33606
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Schoolhouse Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Schoolhouse Flats

404 S Newport AveTampa, FL 33606
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Parkland Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

Parkland Flats

1308 S De Soto AveTampa, FL 33606
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407 S Melville Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

407 S Melville Ave

407 S Melville AveTampa, FL 33606
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210-212 S Melville Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

210-212 S Melville Ave

210-212 S Melville AveTampa, FL 33606
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121 Danube Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

121 Danube Ave

121 Danube AveTampa, FL 33606
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Downtown Tampa, Tampa, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Tampa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Tampa area of Tampa, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Mobley Park priced from $991. Miles at Ybor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable Downtown Tampa apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mobley ParkElm1BR,1BA$991
Miles at Ybor"The Ybor" Shared SuiteStudio,1BA$1,150
Davis Islands Apartments127 E. Davis Blvd1BR,1BA$1,450
The Residences at SohoCordova1BR,1BA$1,480
Lector 85CandelaStudio,1BA$1,501
Casa MartiCandidoStudio,1BA$1,507
Apella on Newport6BR/6BA - F26BR,6BA$1,520
East Ybor CasitasCasita 23061BR,1BA$1,550
NicheMS1-OStudio,1BA$1,555

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Tampa, FL

As of April 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Tampa area is the $2.19 price per square foot 504 S Armenia Ave Model at 504 S Armenia Ave, Unit 1323 in the in the Downtown Tampa neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Downtown Tampa apartment is the The Flat Model at The Flats at Seminole Heights starting at $1,650 with a $1.83 price per square foot in the Historic Ybor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Tampa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
504 S Armenia Ave, Unit 1323504 S Armenia Ave2BR,2BA$2.19
The Flats at Seminole HeightsThe Flat2BR,1.5BA$1.83
SoHo Apartments2/12BR,1BA$2.29
The Vintage Lofts at West EndGomez (A1CD)1BR,1BA$2.45
East Ybor CasitasCasita 23061BR,1BA$1.88
Apella on Newport2BR/2BA - B12BR,2BA$2.37
The Residences at SohoCordova1BR,1BA$2.06
The Hyde Park CollectionB101BR,1BA$2.39
Mobley ParkElm1BR,1BA$1.80
2301 N Jefferson St, Unit 82301 N Jefferson StStudio ,1BA$2.50

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Downtown Tampa, Tampa, FL

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Florida including Downtown Tampa, Tampa, and the greater Tampa area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, apartment complexes for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Tampa Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Tampa?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Tampa is under $1,555.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Tampa?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Tampa is Mobley Park which is listed at $991, while the average apartment in Downtown Tampa costs $4,121.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 135 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Tampa?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Tampa have an average cost of $688 which is $3,433 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Tampa.

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