Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Independence Square Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $700 (39 Rentals)

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Park Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Terrace

4121 Royal Banyan DrTampa, FL 33610
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Puritan Place
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Puritan Place

7907 Holly Lea CtTampa, FL 33617
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Silver Oaks
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Silver Oaks

4200 Kenneth CtTampa, FL 33610
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Grande Oaks
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Grande Oaks

2604 E Hanna AveTampa, FL 33610

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2301 E Sligh Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2301 E Sligh Ave

2301 E Sligh AveTampa, FL 33610
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Independence Square, Tampa, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Independence Square Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Independence Square area of Tampa, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Azula North priced from $999. Riverside Palms has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,029. Here are the most affordable Independence Square apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Azula NorthA11BR,1BA$999
Riverside Palms1 Bedroom 1.5 Bath1BR,1BA$1,029
Crown Pointe Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,100
Miles at Ybor"The Murphy" Shared SuiteStudio,1BA$1,100
Garden TerraceTwo Bedroom One Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,145
Mirela North1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,149
Grove at Temple TerraceTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,225
The River Pointe Apartments1x1 - A11BR,1BA$1,250
Brandywine Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1,286

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Independence Square, FL

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Independence Square 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 Independence Square apartment is the A1 Model at The Legacy Apartments starting at $1,499 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the East Tampa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Independence Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Canopy TownhomesThe Craftsman3BR,2.5BA$1.54
The Legacy ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.54
Brandywine Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.32
Grove at Temple TerraceTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.29
The Flats at Seminole HeightsBungalow2BR,1BA$1.78
Crown Pointe Apartments2/22BR,2BA$1.62
Garden TerraceTwo Bedroom One Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.33
Riverside Palms1 Bedroom 1 Bath Large1BR,1BA$1.56
Mirela North1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.67
Azula NorthA21BR,1BA$1.67

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Independence Square, Tampa, FL

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Among neighborhoods in Tampa, FL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Independence Square Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Independence Square?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Independence Square is under $1,286.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Independence Square?

The cheapest apartment in Independence Square is Azula North which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Independence Square costs $2,455.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Independence Square?

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 3 regular apartments in Independence Square 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 Independence Square?

Cheap apartments in Independence Square have an average cost of $274 which is $2,181 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Independence Square.

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