Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Tampa Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $600 (113 Rentals)

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East Tampa, Tampa, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Tampa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Tampa area of Tampa, FL is a Studio unit found at Garden Terrace priced from $808. Mobley Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $991. Here are the most affordable East Tampa apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Garden TerraceStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$808
Mobley ParkElm1BR,1BA$991
Azula NorthA11BR,1BA$999
Riverside Palms1 Bedroom 1 Bath Small1BR,1BA$1,000
Crown Pointe Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,100
The Park at ValenzaA11BR,1BA$1,143
Mirela North1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,149
Andover Club Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,150
Miles at Ybor"The Ybor" Shared SuiteStudio,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Tampa, FL

As of April 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Tampa area is the $1.54 price per square foot The Craftsman Model at The Canopy Townhomes in the in the East Tampa neighborhood starting from $2,699. The second greatest value East Tampa apartment is the THE IVY Model at The Park at Chesterfield Apartment Homes starting at $1,840 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the East Tampa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Tampa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Canopy TownhomesThe Craftsman3BR,2.5BA$1.54
The Park at Chesterfield Apartment HomesTHE IVY3BR,2BA$1.34
Brandywine Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.32
Grove at Temple TerraceTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.29
Del Rio Apartment Homes2 Bedroom/1 Bath Large2BR,1BA$1.64
Crown Pointe Apartments2/22BR,2BA$1.62
Heritage Cove2X12BR,1BA$1.65
Laurel Oaks11BR,1BA$1.58
Doral OaksThe Wedge1BR,1BA$1.67
Mirela North1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.67

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central Tampa, FL. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Tampa Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Tampa?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Tampa is under $1,150.

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

The cheapest apartment in East Tampa is Mobley Park which is listed at $991, while the average apartment in East Tampa costs $2,860.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East 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 141 regular apartments in East 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 East Tampa?

Cheap apartments in East Tampa have an average cost of $625 which is $2,235 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Tampa.

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