
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $600 (61 Rentals)
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Copeland Village

Armature Place

Regency Square Apartments

Verra North

Bella Mar Apartment Homes

The Wave Apartments

Live Oak Apartments

10408 N Woodmere Rd
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2010 Holly Ct

11734 N 14th St

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13106 Leisurewood Pl

4911 E Temple Heights Rd

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1323 Baywatch Loop

9613 N 11th St

13214 Bunn Cir
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University, Tampa, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
University Studio Apartments | $1,344 | $851 | $1,875 |
University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,390 | $614 | $3,278 |
University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,619 | $728 | $5,626 |
University 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,624 | $759 | $4,883 |
University 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,030 | $659 | $2,500 |
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Cheapest Available University Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the University area of Tampa, FL is a Studio unit found at Copeland Village priced from $836. 42N has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $930. Here are the most affordable University apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Copeland Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $836 |
42N | 3x3 A | 3BR,3BA | $930 |
Shadow Pines | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $940 |
Park Place at Tampa | 5x5 Premium | 5BR,5BA | $965 |
Regency Square Apartments | STUD | Studio,1BA | $975 |
Verra North | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Bella Mar Apartment Homes | One Bedroom One Bath - A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,039 |
Azure East | Atlantic | 1BR,1BA | $1,057 |
Live Oak Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,079 |
Timberfalls Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,115 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University, FL
As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the University area is the $0.65 price per square foot Hounslow 5 x 4 Model at The Standard at Tampa in the in the University Square neighborhood starting from $965. The second greatest value University apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Columbia Park Apartments starting at $1,900 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the University Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Standard at Tampa | Hounslow 5 x 4 | 5BR,4BA | $0.65 |
Columbia Park Apartments | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.36 |
Seastone Apartments | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.36 |
Palm Flats Apartments | 2/2.5 | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
42N | 3x3 A | 3BR,3BA | $0.80 |
Reflections | 3/3U w/ Quartz Leased By The Room | 3BR,3BA | $0.80 |
Spanish Trace | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.29 |
Grove at Temple Terrace | B1 - R | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Union on Fletcher | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
Lark on 42nd | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.19 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in University?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University is under $1,115.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University?
The cheapest apartment in University is Verra North which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in University costs $1,620.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in University?
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 284 regular apartments in University 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 University?
Cheap apartments in University have an average cost of $658 which is $962 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University.
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