Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Tampa Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $300 (230 Rentals)

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Southeast Tampa, Tampa, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southeast Tampa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast Tampa area of Tampa, FL is a Studio unit found at Terrace Trace Apartments priced from $899. Garden Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $924. Here are the most affordable Southeast Tampa apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Terrace Trace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
Garden TerraceOne Bedroom One Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$924
New Life Village3 Beds, 2.5 baths3BR,2BA$984
Mobley ParkElm1BR,1BA$991
Azula NorthA11BR,1BA$999
Miles at Ybor"The Murphy" Shared SuiteStudio,1BA$1,050
Crown Pointe Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,100
Courtney Cove Apartment HomesThe StarfishStudio,1BA$1,121
Andover Club Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Tampa, FL

As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southeast Tampa area is the $1.02 price per square foot 11116 Rodeo Ln Model at 11116 Rodeo Ln in the in the Big Bend neighborhood starting from $2,595. The second greatest value Southeast Tampa apartment is the 12843 Longcrest Dr Model at 12843 Longcrest Dr starting at $2,195 with a $0.90 price per square foot in the Big Bend neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast Tampa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
11116 Rodeo Ln11116 Rodeo Ln4BR,3BA$1.02
12843 Longcrest Dr12843 Longcrest Dr4BR,2.5BA$0.90
4007 Thackeray Wy4007 Thackeray Wy4BR,2BA$1.14
8611 Sandy Plains Dr8611 Sandy Plains Dr3BR,2BA$1.27
1226 Lake Highview Ln1226 Lake Highview Ln4BR,2BA$1.23
4301 Barret Ave4301 Barret Ave4BR,2BA$1.29
Copper Creek North TownhomesGlen3BR,2.5BA$1.26
New Life Village3 Beds, 2.5 baths3BR,2.5BA$1.03
ReflectionsTranquility3BR,2BA$1.14
Brandywine Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.20

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southeast Tampa, Tampa, FL

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Florida including Southeast Tampa, Tampa, and the greater Tampa area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, pet-friendly features, apartment complexes for the kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Southeast Tampa Neighborhood in Tampa, FL

Walk Score®

28 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

3 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast Tampa Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Southeast Tampa?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southeast Tampa is under $1,125.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southeast Tampa?

The cheapest apartment in Southeast Tampa is Garden Terrace which is listed at $924, while the average apartment in Southeast Tampa costs $2,410.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southeast Tampa?

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 13,616 regular apartments in Southeast Tampa 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 Southeast Tampa?

Cheap apartments in Southeast Tampa have an average cost of $629 which is $1,781 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Tampa.

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