Azalea Luxury Apartments
Studio-2 BR · $1,845-$2,000
✓ Full range from studio to two-bedroom units gives flexibility uncommon at this price point in the immediate area
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Palm River-Clair Mel rental-market research
Compare Apartments in Palm River-Clair Mel, FL
4 property profiles · Compare recorded details, advertised rents and editorial feedback summaries where available.
Palm River-Clair Mel is an unincorporated Tampa suburb straddling the Palm River and the Selmon Crosstown Expressway, historically an industrial-adjacent, working-class community that has seen a mix of older garden apartment communities and newer construction fill in along Causeway Boulevard and Delaney Creek Boulevard.
As of mid-2026, Palm River-Clair Mel rents generally run below Tampa's urban core, with one-bedrooms typically $1,600-$1,850 and two-bedrooms $1,850-$2,400 at the area's better-regarded communities, while older, more basic properties price noticeably lower.
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| Complex | Neighborhood | Beds | Advertised rents | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVLI at Crosstown Center | 1-3 BR | $1,700-$2,700 | — | |
| Asbury | 1-3 BR | $1,611-$2,100 | — | |
| Azalea Luxury Apartments | Studio-2 BR | $1,845-$2,000 | — | |
| Crosswynde by ARIUM | 1-3 BR | $1,224-$1,996 | — |
Rents are approximate, from public listings at the research date — confirm with the property.
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Asbury
1-3 BR · $1,611-$2,100
✓ Wide unit range from one to three bedrooms suits both singles and families in the Palm River corridor
✕ Limited published resident feedback makes it harder to independently verify day-to-day quality
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AVLI at Crosstown Center
1-3 BR · $1,700-$2,700
✓ Holds a solid renter reputation with a meaningful volume of resident reviews backing it up
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Crosswynde by ARIUM
1-3 BR · $1,224-$1,996
✓ Holds an outstanding renter reputation among Palm River-area communities based on volume and consistency of resident feedback
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