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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
Studio 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
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407 S Melville Ave

407 S Melville AveTampa, FL 33606
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210-212 S Melville Ave
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210-212 S Melville Ave

210-212 S Melville 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 $1,100. 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 Murphy" Shared SuiteStudio,1BA$1,100
Davis Islands Apartments127 E. Davis Blvd1BR,1BA$1,450
Warehouse LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
Apella on Newport6BR/6BA - F26BR,6BA$1,520
East Ybor CasitasCasita 23061BR,1BA$1,550
NicheMS1-OStudio,1BA$1,560
Casa Oliva - Ybor CityStudioStudio,1BA$1,575
Casa MartiCandidoStudio,1BA$1,577

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Tampa, FL

As of May 14, 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 San Luis Model at Ybor Lofts starting at $2,317 with a $2.16 price per square foot in the Ybor City 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
Ybor LoftsSan Luis2BR,2BA$2.16
The Flats at Seminole HeightsBungalow2BR,1BA$1.78
SoHo Apartments2/12BR,1BA$2.29
The Vintage Lofts at West EndGomez (A1CD)1BR,1BA$2.35
East Ybor CasitasCasita 23061BR,1BA$1.88
Apella on Newport2BR/2BA - B12BR,2BA$2.37
The Place at Davis Islands1x11BR,1BA$2.41
Warehouse LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.49
Mobley ParkElm1BR,1BA$1.80

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Tampa?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Tampa is at Miles at Ybor listed at $1,100.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Tampa Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Tampa Apartment is $991 at Mobley Park.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Tampa Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Tampa is starting from $1,088 at Mobley Park.

What is the most affordable Downtown Tampa Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Tampa Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Mobley Park and starts from $1,258.

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