Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Central Tampa Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $800 (54 Rentals)

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WestEnd
$1,141 - $1,896
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$1,141 - $1,896
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WestEnd

7610 W Waters AveTampa, FL 33615
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Hanley Place
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$1,250 - $1,955
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Hanley Place

7315 W Hanna AveTampa, FL 33634
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BAYVUE
$1,368 - $1,838
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$1,368 - $1,838
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BAYVUE

5902 Memorial HwyTampa, FL 33615
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5 West Apartments
$1,530 - $2,704
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5 West Apartments

5150 Net DrTampa, FL 33634
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Cortland Bayport
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cortland Bayport

10510 Parkers Landing 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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Camden Montague
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Camden Montague

9567 Sunbelt StTampa, FL 33635

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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 priced from $1,000. Atwater Westchase has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here are the most affordable Outer Central Tampa apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rocky Creek VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Atwater WestchaseStudio RenoStudio,1BA$1,099
The Park at AvantiA21BR,1BA$1,129
WestEndStudioStudio,1BA$1,141
NewportOne Bed / One Bath1BR,1BA$1,185
Hanley PlaceA11BR,1BA$1,250
The Park at Lake ComoA11BR,1BA$1,259
Ascent Citrus ParkMoro1BR,1BA$1,260
Palmera Pointe1x1 754 SQ FT1BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Central Tampa, FL

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Central Tampa area is the $1.74 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Rocky Creek Apartments in the in the Pelican Island neighborhood starting from $2,160. The second greatest value Outer Central Tampa apartment is the B2 Model at Irving Place North Rocky Point starting at $2,220 with a $1.81 price per square foot in the Pelican Island 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.
Rocky Creek ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.74
Irving Place North Rocky PointB22BR,2BA$1.81
Waterview at Rocky Point ApartmentsWaterstone Renovated3BR,2BA$1.57
Tampa Woods1 BED / 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1.37
Citrus Run1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.61
Mallory SquareBaybreeze1BR,1BA$1.93
Palmera Pointe1x1 754 SQ FT1BR,1BA$1.72
Meridian Luxury CondominiumsA21BR,1BA$1.80
The Oaks of Woodland Park ApartmentsThe Retreat1BR,1BA$1.98
Hanley PlaceA11BR,1BA$1.76

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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 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 $1,295.

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

The cheapest apartment in Outer Central Tampa is Rocky Creek Village which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Outer Central Tampa costs $2,417.

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 71 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 $280 which is $2,137 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Central Tampa.

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