
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old West Tampa Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $600 (107 Rentals)
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406 S Cedar Ave, Unit 403

1907 N Morgan St

Buena Vista Apartments

Legend Oaks

2301 N Jefferson St

1014 E 31st Ave

Westshore Crossing

402 W Amelia Ave

404 W Amelia Ave
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3317 W Pine St

Tara House West Apartments

The Residences at Soho

2817 N Taliaferro Ave, Unit 3

803 E Cayuga St

Canopy West River Phase II

2702 N Florida Ave

2817 N Taliaferro Ave

Davis Islands Apartments

The Flats at Seminole Heights
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The Vintage Lofts at West End

Chateau

104 E Euclid Ave

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4713 N Florida Ave

The Tempo at Encore

Arbour Ponds Apartments

Warehouse Lofts

205 W Amelia Ave

323 N Westland Ave, Unit 10

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Apella on Newport

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218 W Indiana Ave, Unit 218 W Indiana, Unit 218 W Indiana

2322 W St John St

The Oasis Club

BC Tampa

4201 N Nebraska Ave, Unit Studio- 4

323 N Westland Ave, Unit 5

The Trio at Encore

Innovo Hyde Park

Westhaven Residence
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Carlyle Flats

3111 W Horatio St, Unit 205

Varela Westshore Apartments

Grady Square

The Residences at 801 East Whiting Street

Channel Club

408 W Louisiana Ave

935 S Howard Ave, Unit 12

935 S Howard Ave, Unit 5

2319 W Bristol Ave
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Old West Tampa, Tampa, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Old West Tampa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old West Tampa Studio Apartments | $2,104 | $850 | $5,542 |
| Old West Tampa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,219 | $900 | $5,370 |
| Old West Tampa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,894 | $1,195 | $10,000+ |
| Old West Tampa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,843 | $1,825 | $8,075 |
| Old West Tampa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,283 | $1,500 | $6,796 |
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Cheapest Available Old West Tampa Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old West Tampa area of Tampa, FL is a 2 Beds unit found at Columbus Court priced from $753. Legend Oaks has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,085. Here are the most affordable Old West Tampa apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Court | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $753 |
| Legend Oaks | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,085 |
| 2301 N Jefferson St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Buena Vista Apartments | Studio Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,146 |
| Westshore Crossing | 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,155 |
| Tara House West Apartments | One bed One bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| The Residences at Soho | Biago | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Canopy West River Phase II | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| The Flats at Seminole Heights | Cabana | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| The Tempo at Encore | The Minuet | 1BR,1BA | $1,420 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old West Tampa, FL
As of May 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old West Tampa area is the $1.66 price per square foot 218 W Indiana Ave Model at 218 W Indiana Ave, Unit 218 W Indiana in the in the Historic Ybor neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Old West Tampa apartment is the 2 Bed, 1 Bath Model at Chateau starting at $1,650 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Luna Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old West Tampa apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 218 W Indiana Ave, Unit 218 W Indiana | 218 W Indiana Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Chateau | 2 Bed, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Westshore Crossing | 1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.96 |
| The Tempo at Encore | The Minuet | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Columbus Court | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| The Flats at Seminole Heights | Cabana | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Cigar Lofts | Robusto Retreat | 2BR,2BA | $1.88 |
| Canopy West River Phase II | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| The Residences at Soho | Biago | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Legend Oaks | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old West Tampa Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Old West Tampa?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Old West Tampa is under $1,420.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old West Tampa?
The cheapest apartment in Old West Tampa is Legend Oaks which is listed at $1,085, while the average apartment in Old West Tampa costs $3,735.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old West 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 19 regular apartments in Old West 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 Old West Tampa?
Cheap apartments in Old West Tampa have an average cost of $941 which is $2,794 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old West Tampa.
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