
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Nelm's Heights Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $600 (16 Rentals)
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Bella Mar Apartment Homes

1404 Maluhia Dr

Lago Bello Apartment Homes
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Nelm's Heights, Tampa, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Nelm's Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelm's Heights Studio Apartments | $945 | $867 | $1,045 |
| Nelm's Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,189 | $899 | $1,425 |
| Nelm's Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,432 | $940 | $1,775 |
| Nelm's Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,684 | $1,620 | $2,000 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Nelm's Heights Neighborhood of Tampa, FL.
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Cheapest Available Nelm's Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Nelm's Heights area of Tampa, FL is a Studio unit found at Copeland Village priced from $802. Bella Mar Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Nelm's Heights apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copeland Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $802 |
| Bella Mar Apartment Homes | One Bedroom One Bath - A1R | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Shadow Pines | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $940 |
| Lago Bello Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Cinnamon Cove Apartments | 1x1 Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Nelm's Heights, FL
As of December 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Nelm's Heights area is the $1.16 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Spanish Trace in the in the University Square neighborhood starting from $1,442. The second greatest value Nelm's Heights apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at Shadow Pines starting at $1,700 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the University Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Nelm's Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish Trace | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| Shadow Pines | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| Palm Flats Apartments | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| Royal Palm Key | 2 Bed, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Regency Square Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Palms at Sand Lake | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Lago Bello Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Bella Mar Apartment Homes | One Bedroom One Bath - A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Azure East | Azure East | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Uptown Palms Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNelm's Heights, Tampa, FL
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Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Nelm's Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Nelm's Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Nelm's Heights is under $1,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Nelm's Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Nelm's Heights is Bella Mar Apartment Homes which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Nelm's Heights costs $1,659.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Nelm's Heights?
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 75 regular apartments in Nelm's Heights 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 Nelm's Heights?
Cheap apartments in Nelm's Heights have an average cost of $766 which is $893 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Nelm's Heights.
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