Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Central Tampa Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $800 (52 Rentals)

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BAYVUE
$1,278 - $1,928
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$1,173 - $1,823
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$1,278 - $1,928
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BAYVUE

5902 Memorial HwyTampa, FL 33615
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WestEnd
$1,424 - $1,903
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$1,255 - $1,734
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$1,424 - $1,903
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WestEnd

7610 W Waters AveTampa, FL 33615
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5 West Apartments
$1,627 - $2,762
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$1,627 - $2,762

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$1,627 - $2,762
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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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$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,600

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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. The Park at Avanti has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,129. 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
The Park at AvantiA11BR,1BA$1,129
NewportOne Bed / One Bath1BR,1BA$1,205
Ascent Citrus ParkMoro1BR,1BA$1,249
Atwater WestchaseStudioStudio,1BA$1,305
BAYVUEA1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1,319
Audubon VillageAscot1BR,1BA$1,335
The Park at Lake ComoA21BR,1BA$1,339
Hanley PlaceA11BR,1BA$1,360
Captiva Club ApartmentsSabal1BR,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Central Tampa, FL

As of March 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Central Tampa area is the $1.68 price per square foot Waterstone Model at Waterview at Rocky Point Apartments in the in the Pelican Island neighborhood starting from $1,979. The second greatest value Outer Central Tampa apartment is the B1 - Renovated Model at Meridian Luxury Condominiums starting at $1,648 with a $1.54 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.
Waterview at Rocky Point ApartmentsWaterstone3BR,2BA$1.68
Meridian Luxury CondominiumsB1 - Renovated2BR,2BA$1.54
Rocky Creek ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.89
Palmera Pointe2x2 1059 SQ FT2BR,2BA$1.51
Captiva Club ApartmentsDuchess2BR,2BA$1.87
Citrus Run1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.60
Tampa Woods1 BED / 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1.54
West Park Village by ARIUMMagnolia1BR,1BA$1.90
The Oaks of Woodland Park ApartmentsThe Retreat1BR,1BA$1.92
Hanley PlaceA11BR,1BA$1.91

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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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3.5
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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 $1,395.

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 $7,703.

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 61 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 $311 which is $7,392 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Central Tampa.

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