Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Tampa Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $500 (148 Rentals)

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WestEnd
$1,097 - $1,488
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$1,097 - $1,488
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7610 W Waters AveTampa, FL 33615
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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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2002 Colonial Parc DrTampa, FL 33612
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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 Copeland Village priced from $762. Vue Tampa has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $819. Here are the most affordable Northwest Tampa apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Copeland VillageStudioStudio,1BA$762
Vue Tampa4BR/4BA - Platinum4BR,4BA$819
Columbia Oaks Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$895
Bella Mar Apartment HomesOne Bedroom One Bath - A11BR,1BA$899
RosewoodEFFStudio,1BA$900
Shadow Pines2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$940
Garden TerraceOne Bedroom One Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$974
Verra North1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$999
The Wave Apartments1/1S1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Tampa, FL

As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the 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 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 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
The Metropolitan TampaD3 - 4x44BR,4BA$0.70
The Standard at TampaHamlet - 5 x 35BR,3BA$0.68
Vue Tampa4BR/4BA - Platinum4BR,4BA$0.59
Venue at North CampusD14BR,4BA$0.61
Forest Lake2BR/2BA - B3 Standard2BR,2BA$0.93
Columbia Oaks Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.02
5326 Whiteway Dr, Unit 5326 Whiteway Drive5326 Whiteway Dr2BR,1BA$1.05
U Lake2x2 B2BR,2BA$1.17

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Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Tampa

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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 Bella Mar Apartment Homes which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Northwest Tampa costs $2,100.

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 162 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 $494 which is $1,606 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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