Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $500 (40 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the University area of Tampa.

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12703 N 15th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

12703 N 15th St

12703 N 15th StTampa, FL 33612
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Regency Palms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Regency Palms

4113 E Linebaugh AveTampa, FL 33617
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Stonehenge Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Stonehenge Village

13136 N 20th StTampa, FL 33612
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Andover Club
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Andover Club

9305 Takomah TrlTampa, FL 33617
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Palm Court
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Palm Court

1511 E 131st AveTampa, FL 33612
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Park at Rialto
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park at Rialto

11305 N 51st StTampa, FL 33617
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USF Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

USF Gardens

2016 E 131st AveTampa, FL 33612
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Sandanay Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sandanay Apartments

13132 N 19th StTampa, FL 33612
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Fountainview Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fountainview Apartments

1301 Floating Fountain CirTampa, FL 33612
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Pine Crest
2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Crest

11302 N 15th StTampa, FL 33612
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Tampa Commons
3 Bedroom Apartments

Tampa Commons

1506 E 138th AveTampa, FL 33613
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La Vista Oaks Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

La Vista Oaks Apartments

12771 Saint James Place DrTampa, FL 33612
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Uptown Sky
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Uptown Sky

13635 N 12th StTampa, FL 33613
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Haley Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Haley Park

1510 E 130th AveTampa, FL 33612
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Tampa Palms
3 Bedroom Apartments

Tampa Palms

1903 E 131st AveTampa, FL 33612
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La Tierra Verde
2 Bedroom Apartments

La Tierra Verde

1008 E 109th AveTampa, FL 33612
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Lexington Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lexington Court

11738 N 14th StTampa, FL 33612
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Azure East
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Azure East

1426 Marathon Key DrTampa, FL 33612
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Uptown Villas 68
2 Bedroom Apartments

Uptown Villas 68

13911 N 19th StTampa, FL 33613
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Palms at Sand Lake
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palms at Sand Lake

1302 Cooperstown CtTampa, FL 33613

University, Tampa, FL Local Guide

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 $831. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Copeland VillageStudioStudio,1BA$831
42N3x3 A3BR,3BA$930
Shadow Pines2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$940
Park Place at Tampa5x5 Premium5BR,5BA$965
Verra North1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$999
Bella Mar Apartment HomesOne Bedroom One Bath - A11BR,1BA$1,039
Azure EastAtlantic1BR,1BA$1,057
Willow Brooke ApartmentsClassic 1BD/1BTH1BR,1BA$1,063
Live Oak ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,079
Palm Avenue ApartmentsKent1BR,1BA$1,085

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University, FL

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the University area is the $0.52 price per square foot 4x4 Model at Station 42 in the in the University Square neighborhood starting from $879. The second greatest value University apartment is the Hounslow 5 x 4 Model at The Standard at Tampa starting at $965 with a $0.65 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Station 424x44BR,4BA$0.52
The Standard at TampaHounslow 5 x 45BR,4BA$0.65
The Park at Chesterfield Apartment HomesTHE IVY3BR,2BA$1.34
Vue Tampa3BR/3BA3BR,3BA$0.67
42N3x3 A3BR,3BA$0.80
Reflections3/3U w/ Quartz Leased By The Room3BR,3BA$0.80
Spanish Trace2x22BR,2BA$1.29
Grove at Temple TerraceTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.29
Union on FletcherB12BR,2BA$1.36
Lark on 42nd2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.19

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University, Tampa, FL

Ranked #16

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

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Tampa. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $1,085.

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 $1,450.

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 263 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 $664 which is $786 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University.

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