Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $1,900 (8 Rentals)

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Downtown, Tampa, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown 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 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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, FL

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $2.74 price per square foot 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 833 sqft (T) Model at Channel Club in the in the Ybor City neighborhood starting from $2,283. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 1x1 -Patio Model at Casa Pedroso - Ybor City starting at $2,150 with a $2.84 price per square foot in the Ybor City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Channel Club1 Bedroom 1 Bath 833 sqft (T)1BR,1BA$2.74
Casa Pedroso - Ybor City1x1 -Patio1BR,1BA$2.84
The Slade at ChannelsideOne Bedroom with Den A1B1BR,1BA$2.99
SkyHouse ChannelsideThe Ybor1BR,1BA$3.11
Bell ChannelsideOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.65
822 S Edison Ave, Unit 1822 S Edison Ave1BR,1BA$3.00
Casa Buchman - Ybor CityBuchman ApartmentsStudio ,1BA$2.76
Warehouse LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.66
Davis Islands Apartments127 E. Davis Blvd1BR,1BA$2.64
Mobley ParkElm1BR,1BA$1.80

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown?

There are currently 122 Apartments for Rent in Downtown, FL with pricing that ranges from $900 to $17,271. There are also 31 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown ranging from $1,960 to $18,775.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown ranges from $1,960 to $18,775 with an average monthly rent of $6,647.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown range from $1,258 to $17,271, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,750 to $14,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,469.

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