Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Northwest Tampa Neighborhood of Lutz, FL from $500 (212 Rentals)

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Sage at Cypress Cay
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$1,658 - $5,035
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Sage at Cypress Cay

14976 Osprey Nest LoopLutz, FL 33559
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Serenity Lake Apartments
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$1,065 - $2,030
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Serenity Lake Apartments

14566 Seaford CirTampa, FL 33613
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Uptown Apartments
$1,125 - $1,675
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Uptown Apartments

2002 Colonial Parc DrTampa, FL 33612
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Palm Square
$1,125 - $1,775
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Palm Square

102 E 122nd AveTampa, FL 33612
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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 $819. Countrywood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Outer Northwest Tampa apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vue Tampa4BR/4BA - Platinum4BR,4BA$819
CountrywoodStudioStudio,1BA$899
Shadow Pines2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$940
Verra North1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$999
The Wave Apartments1/1S1BR,1BA$999
Willow Brooke ApartmentsClassic 1BD/1BTH1BR,1BA$1,005
Timber Trace ApartmentsFern 1/11BR,1BA$1,029
Vista PalmsA1R1BR,1BA$1,049
The Bahia ApartmentsThe InletStudio,1BA$1,050
Serenity Lake ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,065

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Northwest Tampa, FL

As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Northwest Tampa area is the $0.52 price per square foot 5BR/5.5BA - Durango - Platinum Model at Cove Commons in the in the University Square neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Outer Northwest Tampa apartment is the Lumpkin A 4 x 4 Model at The Retreat at Tampa starting at $935 with a $0.53 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 Commons5BR/5.5BA - Durango - Platinum5BR,5.5BA$0.52
The Retreat at TampaLumpkin A 4 x 44BR,4BA$0.53
Union on FletcherD14BR,4BA$0.73
The Metropolitan TampaD3 - 4x44BR,4BA$0.70
The Standard at TampaHamlet - 5 x 35BR,3BA$0.65
Vue Tampa4BR/4BA - Platinum4BR,4BA$0.59
Reflections4-4U Premium w/ Quartz Countertops4BR,4BA$0.56
Venue at North CampusD14BR,4BA$0.61
Forest Lake2BR/2BA - B3 Standard2BR,2BA$0.95
U Lake2x2 B2BR,2BA$1.17

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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 $1,065.

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

The cheapest apartment in Outer Northwest Tampa is Countrywood which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Outer Northwest Tampa costs $2,147.

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 130 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 $478 which is $1,669 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Northwest Tampa.

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