
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Central Tampa Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $900 (46 Rentals)
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Country Square Villas and Candlewood One

9101 W Hillsborough Ave

5901 Bryce Ln

9101 W Hillsborough Ave

The Park at Avanti

6406 Rockpointe Dr, Unit A Guest Suite in Tampa

Hanley Place

Ascent Citrus Park
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The Park at Lake Como

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Atwater Westchase

Captiva Club Apartments

Meridian Luxury Condominiums

The Oaks of Woodland Park Apartments

Audubon Village

Palmera Pointe

6424 Santa Monica Dr, Unit B
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Waterview at Rocky Point Apartments

MAA Rocky Point

Vantage on Hillsborough Apartments

Mallory Square

West Park Village by ARIUM

7506 Pond View Ct
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6326 Newtown Cir

9105 W Hillsborough Ave

5506 Pine Forest Ct

9205 Tudor Dr

6328 Newtown Cir

7521 Dolonita Dr

9221 Tudor Dr

4323 Bayside Village Dr

5505 Forest Haven Cir

7911 Flowerfield Dr

6424 Santa Monica Dr

6912 El Centro Ct
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4307 Bayside Village Dr

5764 Baywater Dr

7549 Abonado Rd

4309 Bayside Village Dr

9134 Tudor Dr
Outer Central Tampa, Tampa, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Outer Central Tampa?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Outer Central Tampa Studio Apartments | $1,624 | $950 | $2,182 |
Outer Central Tampa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,675 | $1,100 | $4,320 |
Outer Central Tampa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,051 | $1,200 | $5,135 |
Outer Central Tampa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,636 | $1,835 | $9,939 |
Outer Central Tampa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,743 | $2,405 | $3,649 |
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There are currently 46 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Outer Central Tampa Neighborhood of Tampa, FL.
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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 $950. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Rocky Creek Village Senior Living | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
The Park at Avanti | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Hanley Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,230 |
The Park at Lake Como | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
WestEnd | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,366 |
The Oaks of Woodland Park Apartments | The Retreat | 1BR,1BA | $1,412 |
Ascent Citrus Park | Tangelo | 1BR,1BA | $1,455 |
BAYVUE | A1 Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,473 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Central Tampa, FL
As of May 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Central Tampa area is the $1.88 price per square foot Charleston Model at West Park Village by ARIUM in the in the West Tampa neighborhood starting from $2,554. The second greatest value Outer Central Tampa apartment is the Waterstone Renovated Model at Waterview at Rocky Point Apartments starting at $2,120 with a $1.80 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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West Park Village by ARIUM | Charleston | 2BR,2BA | $1.88 |
Waterview at Rocky Point Apartments | Waterstone Renovated | 3BR,2BA | $1.80 |
Palmera Pointe | 2x1.5 TH 1164 SQ FT | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.50 |
Irving Place North Rocky Point | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.98 |
Atwater Westchase | 2BR Reno | 2BR,2BA | $2.02 |
Mallory Square | Bahia | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
Captiva Club Apartments | Sabal | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
The Oaks of Woodland Park Apartments | The Retreat | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
Hanley Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
6424 Santa Monica Dr, Unit B | 6424 Santa Monica Dr | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
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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 $1,473.
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 $2,549.
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 $271 which is $2,278 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Central Tampa.
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