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Northwest Tampa, Tampa, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northwest Tampa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest Tampa area of Tampa, FL is a Studio unit found at Riverside Palms priced from $800. Copeland Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $802. Here are the most affordable Northwest Tampa apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riverside PalmsStudioStudio,1BA$800
Copeland VillageStudioStudio,1BA$802
Bella Mar Apartment HomesOne Bedroom One Bath - A1R1BR,1BA$899
Garden TerraceOne Bedroom One Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$899
42N3x3 A3BR,3BA$930
Windwood Oaks Apartments0x1 IslamorandaStudio,1BA$935
Shadow Pines2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$940
Lago Bello Apartment Homes1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Tampa, FL

As of December 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the 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 Northwest Tampa apartment is the Hamlet - 5 x 3 Model at The Standard at Tampa starting at $965 with a $0.69 price per square foot in the University Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for 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 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
5326 Whiteway Dr, Unit 5326 Whiteway Drive5326 Whiteway Dr2BR,1BA$1.05
Lark on 42nd2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.12

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

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Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Tampa

A Local Expert's guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Tampa Bay area for affordable living. Find your perfect Tampa Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Northwestern Tampa. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Tampa Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Northwest Tampa?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northwest Tampa is under $999.

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

The cheapest apartment in Northwest Tampa is Riverside Palms which is listed at $845, while the average apartment in Northwest Tampa costs $1,950.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 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 Northwest Tampa?

Cheap apartments in Northwest Tampa have an average cost of $428 which is $1,522 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest Tampa.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert’s Guide To the 10 Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Tampa

Written by: Vickie Ferguson

Hi, and welcome to ApartmentHomeLiving.com, we're here to provide you with all the information you need about top areas in and around Tampa that are great choices to call home.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!