Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tampa Central Business District Tampa, FL from $600 (21 Rentals)
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The Tempo at Encore

111 S Newport Ave

Apella on Newport

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The Trio at Encore

Warehouse Lofts
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Casa Marti

Legacy Encore

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La Unión
Tampa Central Business District, Tampa, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Tampa Central Business District?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Tampa Central Business District Studio Apartments | $1,944 | $1,050 | $3,604 |
Tampa Central Business District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,683 | $991 | $5,588 |
Tampa Central Business District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,611 | $1,088 | $7,568 |
Tampa Central Business District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,078 | $1,258 | $10,000+ |
Tampa Central Business District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,671 | $1,459 | $2,325 |
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Cheapest Available Tampa Central Business District Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Tampa Central Business District area of Tampa, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Mobley Park priced from $991. Miles at Ybor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Tampa Central Business District apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Mobley Park | Elm | 1BR,1BA | $991 |
Miles at Ybor | "The Murphy" Shared Suite | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Apella on Newport | 6BR/6BA - F2 | 6BR,6BA | $1,430 |
Niche | MS1-O | Studio,1BA | $1,555 |
Warehouse Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tampa Central Business District, FL
As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tampa Central Business District area is the $1.93 price per square foot 1510 N 17th St Model at 1510 N 17th St in the in the Ybor City neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Tampa Central Business District apartment is the 311 Como Street Model at Davis Islands Apartments starting at $2,150 with a $2.61 price per square foot in the Historic Ybor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tampa Central Business District apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1510 N 17th St | 1510 N 17th St | 2BR,2BA | $1.93 |
Davis Islands Apartments | 311 Como Street | 2BR,1BA | $2.61 |
Apella on Newport | 2BR/2BA - B1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.36 |
Casa Pedroso - Ybor City | 1x1 -Patio | 1BR,1BA | $2.84 |
The Slade at Channelside | One Bedroom with Den A1B | 1BR,1BA | $3.02 |
Bell Channelside | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.91 |
Element | Terrace 5 - Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $3.28 |
616 W Azeele St, Unit #3 | 616 W Azeele St | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
Warehouse Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.66 |
Mobley Park | Elm | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tampa Central Business District Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Tampa Central Business District?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Tampa Central Business District is under $1,750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tampa Central Business District?
The cheapest apartment in Tampa Central Business District is Mobley Park which is listed at $991, while the average apartment in Tampa Central Business District costs $4,077.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Tampa Central Business District?
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 12,619 regular apartments in Tampa Central Business District 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 Tampa Central Business District?
Cheap apartments in Tampa Central Business District have an average cost of $847 which is $3,230 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tampa Central Business District.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
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