
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Northwest Tampa Neighborhood of Lutz, FL from $500 (173 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Outer Northwest Tampa area of Lutz.


15101 N 15th St

The Livingston

1920 E 151st Ave

Turtle Creek Apartment Homes

18715 Hamilton St

4209 Woodstorks Walk Way, Unit 4209 Woodstorks Walk Way, Lutz, FL 33558, Unit 4209 Woodstorks Walk Way, Lutz, FL 33558

Villas at Deer Park Apartments

Alara Promenade

1510 E 151st Ave
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2204 Irene St

8029 S Meadowview Cir

5026 Sunridge Palms Dr, Unit 3, Unit 3

Bella Mar Apartment Homes

Cambridge Woods

13106 Leisurewood Pl

Countrywood

Vista Palms

The Lenox Apartments

The Wave Apartments
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Verra North

The Bahia Apartments

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Timber Trace Apartments

Viva Tampa

12401 N 15th St, Unit Cinnamon Cove - 1 Bedroom

Park East

Regency Square Apartments

Vista North
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12401 N 15th St, Unit 225E

12401 N 15th St, Unit 419

1214 E 138th Ave

Oak Chase Apartments

Willow Brooke Apartments

Caribbean Breeze

Ascott Place Apartments

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Palm Square

Raintree Park
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Montierra Apartments

1306 E 137th Ave

Greenwich Commons Apartment Homes

The Grove Apartments

12710 Dunhill Dr

Lago Bello Apartment Homes

1216 E 138th Ave

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14606 N 42nd St, Unit 123, Unit 123

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Serenity Lake Apartments

Avina North
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Outer Northwest Tampa, Lutz, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Outer Northwest Tampa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer Northwest Tampa Studio Apartments | $1,231 | $954 | $1,890 |
| Outer Northwest Tampa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,446 | $939 | $2,731 |
| Outer Northwest Tampa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,773 | $799 | $3,821 |
| Outer Northwest Tampa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,960 | $649 | $6,863 |
| Outer Northwest Tampa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,237 | $509 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 173 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Outer Northwest Tampa Neighborhood of Lutz, FL.
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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 $864. Bella Mar Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Outer Northwest Tampa apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vue Tampa | 4BR/4BA - Platinum | 4BR,4BA | $864 |
| Bella Mar Apartment Homes | One Bedroom One Bath - A1 | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Cambridge Woods | Plan A1A | 1BR,1BA | $939 |
| Palms at Sand Lake | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $963 |
| Cove Commons | 5BR/5.5BA - Keystone - Platinum | 5BR,5BA | $999 |
| The Wave Apartments | 1/1S | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| The Lenox Apartments | The Maple | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Vista Palms | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Verra North | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Regency Square Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Northwest Tampa, FL
As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Northwest Tampa area is the $0.53 price per square foot Lumpkin A 4 x 4 Model at The Retreat at Tampa in the in the University Square neighborhood starting from $935. The second greatest value Outer Northwest Tampa apartment is the 4BR/4.5BA - Boulder - Platinum Model at Cove Commons starting at $1,150 with a $0.71 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Retreat at Tampa | Lumpkin A 4 x 4 | 4BR,4BA | $0.53 |
| Cove Commons | 4BR/4.5BA - Boulder - Platinum | 4BR,4.5BA | $0.71 |
| The Standard at Tampa | Deerwood - 4 x 4 | 4BR,4BA | $0.74 |
| Venue at North Campus | D1 | 4BR,4BA | $0.61 |
| Vue Tampa | 3BR/3BA - Gold | 3BR,3BA | $0.80 |
| Reflections | 3/3U w/ Quartz Leased By The Room | 3BR,3BA | $0.69 |
| The Flats on 52nd | A | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Spanish Trace | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.29 |
| The Metropolitan Tampa | B2 - 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Lark on 42nd | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
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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 $1,099.
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 $2,083.
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 248 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 $481 which is $1,602 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Northwest Tampa.
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