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Apartments for rent in Tampa: What will $1,500 get you?

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Published on March 10, 2020
Apartments for rent in Tampa: What will $1,500 get you? 16616 Palm Royal Drive. | Photo: Apartment Guide

Curious just how far your dollar goes in Tampa?

We've rounded up the latest places for rent via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to scoring affordable apartments in Tampa if you don't want to spend more than $1,500/month on rent.

Take a look at the listings, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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16616 Palm Royal Drive (Tampa Palms)

Photo: Apartment Guide

Listed at $1,405/month, this 1,130-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment is located at 16616 Palm Royal Drive.

The unit offers hardwood flooring, a fireplace and a dishwasher. The building has garage parking and secured entry. Pet lovers are in luck: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area requires a car for most errands, is fairly bikeable and has some transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

5145 S. Dale Mabry Highway (Gandy-Sun Bay South)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment over at 5145 S. Dale Mabry Highway. It's listed for $1,417/month for its 779 square feet.

Building amenities include secured entry and garage parking. In the unit, the listing promises a dishwasher and hardwood flooring. Pet owners, take heed: The property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area requires a car for most errands, is fairly bikeable and has some transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

801 N. Rome Ave. (West Riverfront)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Here's an 855-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 801 N. Rome Ave. that's going for $1,425/month.

The unit comes with hardwood flooring. The building boasts garage parking, secured entry and a swimming pool. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly.

According to Walk Score, this location is friendly for those on foot, is very bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(Take a look at the full listing here.)

6813 S. Cortez St. (Port Tampa City)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Finally, check out this 1,072-square-foot three-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bathroom spot that's located at 6813 S. Cortez St. It's also listed for $1,425/month.

The building features outdoor space. In the residence, expect to find stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher and granite countertops. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. Look out for a $50 application fee.

According to Walk Score, this location isn't very walkable, is fairly bikeable and has minimal transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

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