
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $400 (21 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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University Studio Apartments | $1,345 | $865 | $1,875 |
University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,377 | $465 | $2,520 |
University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,590 | $536 | $5,626 |
University 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,517 | $600 | $5,134 |
University 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,030 | $649 | $2,890 |
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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 $839. 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 | $839 |
42N | 3x3 A | 3BR,3BA | $930 |
Shadow Pines | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $940 |
Park Place at Tampa | 5x5 Premium | 5BR,5BA | $965 |
Bella Mar Apartment Homes | One Bedroom One Bath - A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,039 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University, FL
As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the University area is the $0.53 price per square foot 4x4 Model at Station 42 in the in the University Square neighborhood starting from $909. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Station 42 | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $0.53 |
The Standard at Tampa | Hounslow 5 x 4 | 5BR,4BA | $0.65 |
Columbia Park Apartments | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.36 |
Vue Tampa | 3BR/3BA | 3BR,3BA | $0.67 |
42N | 3x3 A | 3BR,3BA | $0.80 |
Reflections | 3/3U w/ Quartz Leased By The Room | 3BR,3BA | $0.79 |
Grove at Temple Terrace | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Union on Fletcher | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
Lark on 42nd | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.19 |
Timberfalls Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
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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 $1,106.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University?
The cheapest apartment in University is Bella Mar Apartment Homes which is listed at $1,039, while the average apartment in University costs $1,494.
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 8,786 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 $684 which is $810 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University.
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