Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Northwest Tampa Neighborhood of Lutz, FL from $500 (33 Rentals)

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12703 N 15th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

12703 N 15th St

12703 N 15th StTampa, FL 33612
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Park at Rialto
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park at Rialto

11305 N 51st StTampa, FL 33617
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USF Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

USF Gardens

2016 E 131st AveTampa, FL 33612
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Sandanay Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sandanay Apartments

13132 N 19th StTampa, FL 33612
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Uptown 22 Villas
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Uptown 22 Villas

13102 N 20th StTampa, FL 33612
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Tampa Commons
3 Bedroom Apartments

Tampa Commons

1506 E 138th AveTampa, FL 33613
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La Vista Oaks Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

La Vista Oaks Apartments

12771 Saint James Place DrTampa, FL 33612
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Uptown Sky
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Uptown Sky

13635 N 12th StTampa, FL 33613
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Tampa Palms
3 Bedroom Apartments

Tampa Palms

1903 E 131st AveTampa, FL 33612
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Lexington Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lexington Court

11738 N 14th StTampa, FL 33612
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Uptown Villas 68
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Uptown Villas 68

13911 N 19th StTampa, FL 33613
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Cedar Forest Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Forest Apartments

12835 Cedar Forest DrTampa, FL 33625
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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 1 Bed unit found at Bella Mar Apartment Homes priced from $899. 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
Bella Mar Apartment HomesOne Bedroom One Bath - A1R1BR,1BA$899
42N3x3 A3BR,3BA$930
Windwood Oaks Apartments0x1 IslamorandaStudio,1BA$935
Shadow Pines2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$940
Verra North1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$999
The Wave Apartments1/1S1BR,1BA$999
CountrywoodStudioStudio,1BA$999
Lago Bello Apartment Homes1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$999
Vista PalmsA11BR,1BA$1,079
Live Oak ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,079

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Northwest Tampa, FL

As of December 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Northwest Tampa area is the $1.25 price per square foot 4/3.5 Model at Town Park Villas in the in the Terrace Park neighborhood starting from $2,229. The second greatest value Outer Northwest Tampa apartment is the 4BR/4.5BA - Boulder - Platinum Model at Cove Commons starting at $1,170 with a $0.72 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.
Town Park Villas4/3.54BR,3.5BA$1.25
Cove Commons4BR/4.5BA - Boulder - Platinum4BR,4.5BA$0.72
The Standard at TampaHamlet - 5 x 35BR,3BA$0.69
Venue at North CampusD14BR,4BA$0.60
Spanish Trace3x23BR,2BA$1.16
Vue Tampa3BR/3BA - Gold3BR,3BA$0.77
42N3x3 A3BR,3BA$0.80
Reflections3/3U w/ Quartz Leased By The Room3BR,3BA$0.79
Forest Lake2BR/2BA - B1 Platinum2BR,2BA$0.94
Lark on 42nd2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.12

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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 $1,079.

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

The cheapest apartment in Outer Northwest Tampa is Bella Mar Apartment Homes which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Outer Northwest Tampa costs $1,948.

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 294 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 $512 which is $1,436 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Northwest Tampa.

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