
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Central Tampa Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $800 (52 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Outer Central Tampa area of Tampa.


Rocky Creek Village

The Park at Avanti

Newport

Ascent Citrus Park

The Park at Lake Como

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BAYVUE

4501 Bray Rd

Atwater Westchase

Captiva Club Apartments
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Audubon Village

Vantage on Hillsborough Apartments

Hanley Place

Palmera Pointe

Waterview at Rocky Point Apartments

Tampa Woods

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WestEnd

7601 Paula Dr

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The Oaks of Woodland Park Apartments

7611 Paula Dr
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Mallory Square

Citrus Run

MAA Rocky Point

West Park Village by ARIUM

Furnished Studio-Tampa - North Airport

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Amira at Westly

6308 Newtown Cir

9035 Arndale Cir, Unit 9035

Schooner Apartments
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Cortland Bayport

Meridian Luxury Condominiums

6306 Newtown Cir

Grand Oaks Apartments

5709 Baywater Dr

6346 Newtown Cir

4323 Bayside Village Dr

5514 Wood Forest Dr

Camden Bay

6344 Newtown Cir
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7519 Dolonita Dr

8825 Bay Pointe Dr

6336 Newtown Cir

4309 Bayside Village Dr

4305 Bayside Village Dr

Camden Montague

9519 Pembridge Ct

8713 Liberty Pl

9105 Tudor Dr

5901 Bryce Ln
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer Central Tampa Studio Apartments | $1,613 | $800 | $2,168 |
| Outer Central Tampa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,673 | $1,095 | $3,651 |
| Outer Central Tampa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,070 | $1,400 | $5,270 |
| Outer Central Tampa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,979 | $1,820 | $10,000+ |
| Outer Central Tampa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,231 | $2,495 | $10,000+ |
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Creek Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| The Park at Avanti | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,129 |
| Newport | One Bed / One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,205 |
| Ascent Citrus Park | Moro | 1BR,1BA | $1,249 |
| Atwater Westchase | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,305 |
| BAYVUE | A1 Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,319 |
| Audubon Village | Ascot | 1BR,1BA | $1,335 |
| The Park at Lake Como | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,339 |
| Hanley Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,360 |
| Captiva Club Apartments | Sabal | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterview at Rocky Point Apartments | Waterstone | 3BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| Meridian Luxury Condominiums | B1 - Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
| Rocky Creek Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.89 |
| Palmera Pointe | 2x2 1059 SQ FT | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| Captiva Club Apartments | Duchess | 2BR,2BA | $1.87 |
| Citrus Run | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Tampa Woods | 1 BED / 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| West Park Village by ARIUM | Magnolia | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| The Oaks of Woodland Park Apartments | The Retreat | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| Hanley Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
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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 $1,395.
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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