Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Park - South Downtown Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $400 (27 Rentals)

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Sans Souci Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Sans Souci Apartments

512 Dartmoor St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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114 7th St N
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

114 7th St N

114 7th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Lutheran Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Lutheran Apartments

550 1st Ave SSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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The Courtyard Vinoy
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Courtyard Vinoy

256-266 7th Ave NESt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Northbay Villas
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northbay Villas

1023 Locust St NESt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Coliseum Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Coliseum Apartments

610 5th Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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844 5th Ave S
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

844 5th Ave S

844 5th Ave SSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Delmar 745
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Delmar 745

745 Delmar Ter SSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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City Place Senior
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

City Place Senior

298 8th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Nelson Apartment
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Nelson Apartment

430 5th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Ruby Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ruby Apartments

1101 16th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33705
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801 Grove St N
1 Bedroom Apartments

801 Grove St N

801 Grove St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33701

University Park - South Downtown, Tampa, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Park - South Downtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Park - South Downtown area of Tampa, FL is a Studio unit found at The Wayland priced from $1,339. 1811 9th Ave S has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable University Park - South Downtown apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The WaylandStudio, One Bath North DeluxeStudio,1BA$1,339
1811 9th Ave S1811 9th Ave S2BR,1BA$1,450
441 3rd Ststudio #6Studio,1BA$1,495
The Vinoy Courtyard Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,700
Fusion 1560S1Studio,1BA$1,880
ArteS1Studio,1BA$1,950
Ascent St. PetersburgST1Studio,1BA$2,011

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Park - South Downtown, FL

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Park - South Downtown area is the $2.97 price per square foot B3 Model at Beacon 430 in the in the Highland Oaks neighborhood starting from $3,450. The second greatest value University Park - South Downtown apartment is the B1 Model at The Exchange starting at $2,302 with a $2.31 price per square foot in the Bayview neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Park - South Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Beacon 430B32BR,2BA$2.97
The ExchangeB12BR,2BA$2.31
201 6th St S, Unit #106201 6th St S2BR,1BA$3.12
999 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St S, Unit 4999 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St S2BR,1BA$2.48
AvantiS2Studio ,1BA$3.21
932 Newton Ave S, Unit 12932 Newton Ave SStudio ,1BA$1.67
The Vinoy Courtyard Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.83
930 Central FlatsS2Studio ,1BA$3.55
Fusion 1560S1Studio ,1BA$3.54
731 10th St N731 10th St N1BR,1BA$2.87

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University Park - South Downtown, Tampa, FL

Ranked #88

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Park - South Downtown Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in University Park - South Downtown?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in University Park - South Downtown is at The Wayland listed at $1,339.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom University Park - South Downtown Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom University Park - South Downtown Apartment is $1,619 at The Wayland.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom University Park - South Downtown Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in University Park - South Downtown is starting from $2,302 at The Exchange.

What is the most affordable University Park - South Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap University Park - South Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Arte and starts from $3,804.

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