
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old West Tampa Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $300 (59 Rentals)
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Legend Oaks

Buena Vista Apartments

1006 E 26th Ave

913 E 11th Ave

1702 W Dempsey Ave

Westshore Crossing

2914 N 10th St

The Residences at Soho
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3015 W Chestnut St

Arbour Ponds Apartments

Davis Islands Apartments

111 S Newport Ave

Warehouse Lofts

Legacy Encore

The Tempo at Encore

The Flats at Seminole Heights
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The Trio at Encore

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3206 West Azeele Street, Unit #225

2322 W St John St

712 E Floribraska Ave

Innovo Hyde Park

3909 W Cleveland St
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Niche

Edge at 1702

215 S Howard Ave, Unit C

The Vintage Lofts at West End

2004 N Howard Ave

Arabelle Riverwalk

The Residences at 801 East Whiting Street
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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 | $1,901 | $850 | $3,400 |
| Old West Tampa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,295 | $895 | $6,879 |
| Old West Tampa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,028 | $1,195 | $10,000+ |
| Old West Tampa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,218 | $1,810 | $10,000+ |
| Old West Tampa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,355 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 59 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Old West Tampa Neighborhood of Tampa, FL.
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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 Studio unit found at Buena Vista Apartments priced from $1,056. Legend Oaks has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,110. Here are the most affordable Old West Tampa apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista Apartments | Studio Standard | Studio,1BA | $1,056 |
| Legend Oaks | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,110 |
| Westshore Crossing | 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,255 |
| The Residences at Soho | Biago | 1BR,1BA | $1,279 |
| Arbour Ponds Apartments | Palm | 1BR,1BA | $1,307 |
| Davis Islands Apartments | 53 Davis Blvd | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Canopy West River Phase II | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,391 |
| Beach Flats | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
| Warehouse Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| Legacy Encore | Strength | Studio,1BA | $1,413 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old West Tampa, FL
As of December 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old West Tampa area is the $1.94 price per square foot LOWREY Model at Grady Square in the in the Beach Park neighborhood starting from $2,792. The second greatest value Old West Tampa apartment is the O`Halloran (C2A) Model at The Vintage Lofts at West End starting at $2,728 with a $2.11 price per square foot in the East Tampa 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grady Square | LOWREY | 3BR,2BA | $1.94 |
| The Vintage Lofts at West End | O`Halloran (C2A) | 3BR,2BA | $2.11 |
| 315 S Delaware Ave | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $2.11 |
| The Tempo at Encore | The Minuet | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| 3206 West Azeele Street, Unit #225 | 3206 West Azeele Street | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| The Flats at Seminole Heights | Cabana | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Canopy West River Phase II | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| Westshore Crossing | 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| The Residences at Soho | Biago | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Legend Oaks | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOld West Tampa, Tampa, FL
Ranked #13
Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including 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 searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Getting Around the Old West Tampa Neighborhood in Tampa, FL
Walk Score®
83 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
69 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
32 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,413.
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 $1,110, while the average apartment in Old West Tampa costs $3,715.
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 54 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 $684 which is $3,031 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old West Tampa.
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