Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Central Tampa Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $800 (64 Rentals)

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Cortland Bayport
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cortland Bayport

10510 Parkers Landing DrTampa, FL 33615
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Newport
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Newport

6359 Narragansett Bay DrTampa, FL 33615
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Camden Bay
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Camden Bay

11302 W Hillsborough AveTampa, FL 33635
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6336 Newtown Cir

TampaFL33615

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Outer Central Tampa, Tampa, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Central Tampa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Central Tampa area of Tampa, FL is a Studio unit found at Rocky Creek Village Senior Living priced from $1,000. The Park at Avanti has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here are the most affordable Outer Central Tampa apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rocky Creek Village Senior LivingStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
The Park at AvantiA21BR,1BA$1,199
Ascent Citrus ParkMoro1BR,1BA$1,205
Hanley PlaceA11BR,1BA$1,240
The Park at Lake ComoA11BR,1BA$1,259
Captiva Club ApartmentsRoyal1BR,1BA$1,260
Meridian Luxury CondominiumsA2 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,301
Atwater WestchaseStudio RenoStudio,1BA$1,330
BAYVUEA21BR,1BA$1,359
WestEnd1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,373

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Central Tampa, FL

As of December 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Central Tampa area is the $1.38 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Citrus Run in the in the West Tampa neighborhood starting from $1,724. The second greatest value Outer Central Tampa apartment is the Gardenia Model at West Park Village by ARIUM starting at $2,033 with a $1.81 price per square foot in the West Tampa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Central Tampa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Citrus Run2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.38
West Park Village by ARIUMGardenia2BR,2BA$1.81
Palmera Pointe2x2 1059 SQ FT2BR,2BA$1.49
Tampa Woods1 BED / 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1.51
Audubon VillageBirch2BR,2BA$1.69
4345 Bayside Village Dr, Unit 3014345 Bayside Village Dr1BR,1BA$1.87
Mallory SquareMontego2BR,1BA$1.93
Waterview at Rocky Point ApartmentsOasis1BR,1BA$1.83
Meridian Luxury CondominiumsA2 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.73
Hanley PlaceA11BR,1BA$1.74

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Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Tampa

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Outer Central Tampa, Tampa, FL

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for West Tampa. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Central Tampa Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer Central Tampa?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer Central Tampa is under $1,373.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Central Tampa?

The cheapest apartment in Outer Central Tampa is Rocky Creek Village Senior Living which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Outer Central Tampa costs $6,318.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer Central 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 13 regular apartments in Outer Central 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 Central Tampa?

Cheap apartments in Outer Central Tampa have an average cost of $204 which is $6,114 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Central Tampa.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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