Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Northwest Tampa Neighborhood of Lutz, FL from $500 (85 Rentals)

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Outer Northwest Tampa, Lutz, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Northwest Tampa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Northwest Tampa area of Tampa, FL is a 4 Beds unit found at Vue Tampa priced from $799. 42N has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $930. Here are the most affordable Outer Northwest Tampa apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vue Tampa4BR/4BA - Silver4BR,4BA$799
42N3x3 A3BR,3BA$930
Shadow Pines2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$940
Windwood Oaks Apartments0x1 IslamorandaStudio,1BA$951
The Wave ApartmentsFree October, Half Off November + December + FR...1BR,1BA$999
Verra North1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$999
CountrywoodStudioStudio,1BA$999
Park at Lake Magdalene Apartments and TownhomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,020
Bella Mar Apartment HomesOne Bedroom One Bath - A11BR,1BA$1,039
Palms at Sand LakeA11BR,1BA$1,044

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Northwest Tampa, FL

As of October 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Northwest Tampa area is the $0.72 price per square foot 4BR/4.5BA - Boulder - Platinum Model at Cove Commons in the in the University Square neighborhood starting from $1,170. The second greatest value Outer Northwest Tampa apartment is the Deerwood - 4 x 4 Model at The Standard at Tampa starting at $1,090 with a $0.74 price per square foot in the University Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Northwest Tampa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cove Commons4BR/4.5BA - Boulder - Platinum4BR,4.5BA$0.72
The Standard at TampaDeerwood - 4 x 44BR,4BA$0.74
Venue at North CampusD14BR,4BA$0.60
Palm Flats Apartments2/2.52BR,2BA$1.30
Vue Tampa3BR/3BA3BR,3BA$0.73
42N3x3 A3BR,3BA$0.80
Reflections3/3U w/ Quartz Leased By The Room3BR,3BA$0.79
Forest Lake2BR/2BA - B1 Platinum2BR,2BA$0.94
Spanish Trace2x22BR,2BA$1.29
Lark on 42nd2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.11

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States including Outer Northwest Tampa, Lutz, and the greater Tampa area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, multifamily communities for the kids, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Northwest Tampa Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer Northwest Tampa?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer Northwest Tampa is under $1,044.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Northwest Tampa?

The cheapest apartment in Outer Northwest Tampa is Verra North which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Outer Northwest Tampa costs $2,112.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer Northwest Tampa?

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 206 regular apartments in Outer Northwest Tampa 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 Outer Northwest Tampa?

Cheap apartments in Outer Northwest Tampa have an average cost of $433 which is $1,679 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Northwest Tampa.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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