
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Lake Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $700 (15 Rentals)
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Crown Pointe Apartments

The River Pointe Apartments

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Brandywine Apartments

Grove at Temple Terrace
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7113 E Bank Dr

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East Lake, Tampa, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Lake?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Lake Studio Apartments | $2,087 | $1,515 | $2,813 |
East Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,665 | $1,050 | $2,997 |
East Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,841 | $1,167 | $4,682 |
East Lake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,217 | $1,341 | $3,728 |
East Lake 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,828 | $1,492 | $2,165 |
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Cheapest Available East Lake Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Lake area of Tampa, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Crown Pointe Apartments priced from $1,100. Brandywine Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,167. Here are the most affordable East Lake apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Crown Pointe Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Brandywine Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1,167 |
Silver Oaks | Sage | 2BR,1BA | $1,185 |
Grove at Temple Terrace | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,225 |
Lector 85 | Ligero | Studio,1BA | $1,515 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Lake, FL
As of April 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Lake area is the $1.48 price per square foot 3x2 - A1 Model at The River Pointe Apartments in the in the East Tampa neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value East Lake apartment is the B1 Model at Waverly Terrace starting at $2,176 with a $2.12 price per square foot in the East Tampa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Lake apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The River Pointe Apartments | 3x2 - A1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.48 |
Waverly Terrace | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.12 |
5502 Pokeweed Ct, Unit C | 5502 Pokeweed Ct | 2BR,2BA | $2.05 |
Brandywine Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
Grove at Temple Terrace | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Silver Oaks | 3x1 950 | 3BR,1BA | $2.00 |
Crown Pointe Apartments | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.62 |
Armature Park Apartments | 2/1R | 2BR,1BA | $1.84 |
7507 Presley Place, Unit D | 7507 Presley Place | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
Lector 85 | Candela | Studio ,1BA | $3.17 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Lake, Tampa, FL
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the East Lake Neighborhood in Tampa, FL
Walk Score®
33 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
48 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
43 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Lake Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Lake?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Lake is under $1,700.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Lake?
The cheapest apartment in East Lake is Crown Pointe Apartments which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in East Lake costs $1,925.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Lake?
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 2 regular apartments in East Lake 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 East Lake?
Cheap apartments in East Lake have an average cost of $461 which is $1,464 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Lake.
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