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Tampa's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Tampa, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Tampa, FL

Pricing Updated: 05/11/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Tampa, FL area range in price from $614 to $19,140 with an overall median price of $3,699. The three Tampa neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Tierra Verde at $1,000, University at $614, and North Forest Hills at $614. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Tampa Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Tierra Verde$1,000$1,0001
University$1,475$614590
North Forest Hills$1,609$614471
Trianon Park$1,620$614367
University Mall$1,620$614450
Rau Acres$1,675$659300
Hamner's W E Fletcher Avenue Estates$1,675$614451
South Florida Terraces$1,675$659253
Tampa Industrial Park$1,690$614478
Terrace Park$1,694$614481

Cheapest Available Tampa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Tampa, FL is a Studio unit found at Garden Terrace in the East Tampa neighborhood priced from $838. Copeland Village in the University Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $840. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Tampa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Garden TerraceStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$838
Copeland VillageStudioStudio,1BA$840
42N3x3 A3BR,3BA$930
Shadow Pines2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$940
Rocky Creek Village Senior LivingStudioStudio,1BA$950
Park Place at Tampa5x5 Premium5BR,5BA$965
Regency Square ApartmentsSTUDStudio,1BA$975
New Life Village3 Beds, 2.5 baths3BR,2BA$984
Mobley ParkElm1BR,1BA$991
Azula NorthA11BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tampa, FL

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tampa area is the $0.65 price per square foot Hounslow 5 x 4 Model at The Standard at Tampa in the in the University Square neighborhood starting from $965. The second greatest value Tampa apartment is the 3 Beds, 2.5 baths Model at New Life Village starting at $1,490 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Eucalyptus Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tampa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Standard at TampaHounslow 5 x 45BR,4BA$0.65
New Life Village3 Beds, 2.5 baths3BR,2.5BA$1.03
River View Apartments, LLCRio Grande2BR,2BA$1.06
Vue Tampa3BR/3BA3BR,3BA$0.67
42N3x3 A3BR,3BA$0.80
Reflections3/3U w/ Quartz Leased By The Room3BR,3BA$0.80
Forest Lake2BR/2BA - B1 Platinum2BR,2BA$0.99
Spanish Trace2x22BR,2BA$1.29
Grove at Temple TerraceTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.29
Lark on 42nd2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.19

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tampa

What type of rentals are currently available in Tampa?

There are currently 2105 Apartments for Rent in Tampa, FL with pricing that ranges from $550 to $17,271. There are also 1740 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Tampa ranging from $800 to $36,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Tampa ranges from $800 to $36,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,808.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Tampa range from $759 to $17,271, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,345 to $18,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $659.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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