
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River Oaks Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $900 (10 Rentals)
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River Oaks, Tampa, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in River Oaks?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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River Oaks Studio Apartments | $1,165 | $950 | $1,272 |
River Oaks 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,707 | $1,100 | $3,382 |
River Oaks 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,068 | $1,300 | $4,371 |
River Oaks 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,917 | $2,000 | $9,939 |
River Oaks 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,731 | $2,470 | $3,229 |
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Cheapest Available River Oaks Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the River Oaks area of Tampa, FL is a Studio unit found at Rocky Creek Village Senior Living priced from $950. WestEnd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,196. Here are the most affordable River Oaks apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Rocky Creek Village Senior Living | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
WestEnd | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,196 |
Ascent Citrus Park | Clementine | 1BR,1BA | $1,415 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Oaks, FL
As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the River Oaks area is the $1.43 price per square foot 3x2 1396 SQ FT Model at Palmera Pointe in the in the West Tampa neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value River Oaks apartment is the B1 Model at Irving Place North Rocky Point starting at $2,238 with a $2.02 price per square foot in the Pelican Island neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for River Oaks apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Palmera Pointe | 3x2 1396 SQ FT | 3BR,2BA | $1.43 |
Irving Place North Rocky Point | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.02 |
The Villas at Westchase | Two Bedroom Two and a Half Bath (1096 SF) | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.10 |
Veranda at Westchase | 1 BEDROOM 1 BATH - A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
Mallory Square | Baybreeze | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
Captiva Club Apartments | Sabal | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
Tuscany Bay Apartments | A1 - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
Brookview at Citrus Park | Turnberry (A1) | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
WestEnd | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
Ascent Citrus Park | Clementine | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap River Oaks Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in River Oaks?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in River Oaks is under $1,615.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in River Oaks?
The cheapest apartment in River Oaks is Rocky Creek Village Senior Living which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in River Oaks costs $2,495.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in River Oaks?
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 23 regular apartments in River Oaks 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 River Oaks?
Cheap apartments in River Oaks have an average cost of $460 which is $2,035 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in River Oaks.
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