
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Lakes Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $800 (19 Rentals)
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North Lakes, Tampa, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Lakes?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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North Lakes Studio Apartments | $1,271 | $1,005 | $1,576 |
North Lakes 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,454 | $875 | $3,278 |
North Lakes 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,938 | $1,199 | $3,971 |
North Lakes 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,209 | $889 | $4,667 |
North Lakes 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,183 | $819 | $4,200 |
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Cheapest Available North Lakes Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Lakes area of Tampa, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Verra North priced from $999. Windwood Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,179. Here are the most affordable North Lakes apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Verra North | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Windwood Oaks Apartments | 1x1 Marathon | 1BR,1BA | $1,179 |
Cinnamon Cove Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath - Gas | 1BR,1BA | $1,180 |
Park at Lake Magdalene Apartments and Townhomes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,190 |
Palencia | Barcelona | 1BR,1BA | $1,194 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Lakes, FL
As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Lakes area is the $0.80 price per square foot 3/3U w/ Quartz Leased By The Room Model at Reflections in the in the University Square neighborhood starting from $889. The second greatest value North Lakes apartment is the Azalea Model at Viridian Apartments starting at $1,575 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the University Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Lakes apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Reflections | 3/3U w/ Quartz Leased By The Room | 3BR,3BA | $0.80 |
Viridian Apartments | Azalea | 2BR,2BA | $1.67 |
The Grove Apartments | The Cypress | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
MAA Belmere | The Regent | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
MAA Carrollwood | The Aster | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
The Landings At Cypress Meadows | $1.79/sq.ft. - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
Northgreen at Carrollwood | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
Windwood Oaks Apartments | 1x1 Marathon | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
Palms at Sand Lake | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
Verra North | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Lakes Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Lakes?
The cheapest apartment in North Lakes is Verra North which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in North Lakes costs $2,542.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Lakes?
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 135 regular apartments in North Lakes 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 North Lakes?
Cheap apartments in North Lakes have an average cost of $394 which is $2,148 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Lakes.
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