Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Westshore Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $700 (59 Rentals)

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Lighthouse Bay
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$1,200 - $2,000
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Lighthouse Bay

5055 S Dale Mabry HwyTampa, FL 33611
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3232 S Macdill Ave, Unit 210, Unit 210

3232 S Macdill Ave
TampaFL33629
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M South
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$2,030 - $4,129
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M South

5110 S Manhattan AveTampa, FL 33611
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Manhattan Place Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Manhattan Place Apartments

4033 S Manhattan AveTampa, FL 33611
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3417 W San Juan St
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3417 W San Juan St

3417 W San Juan StTampa, FL 33629
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Estancia Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

Estancia Flats

3402 W San Pedro StTampa, FL 33629
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South Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

South Pointe

5000 S Himes AveTampa, FL 33611
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Alton Westshore
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alton Westshore

5320 S West Shore BlvdTampa, FL 33611

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South Westshore, Tampa, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Westshore Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Westshore area of Tampa, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Tara House West Apartments priced from $1,200. Green Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable South Westshore apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tara House West ApartmentsOne bed One bath1BR,1BA$1,200
Green Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,250
Bay CrossingSandpiper1BR,1BA$1,299
InertiaSparrowStudio,1BA$1,299
Lighthouse BayA21BR,1BA$1,420
The DelmarS1Studio,1BA$1,425
Casa Bel Mar1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,456
Westshore Marina FlatsA11BR,1BA$1,479
Alexandria Garden1B 1B1BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Westshore, FL

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Westshore area is the $1.64 price per square foot B2 Model at Lighthouse Bay in the in the Sun Bay South neighborhood starting from $1,630. The second greatest value South Westshore apartment is the 2x1 Model at Bay Colony Apartments starting at $1,431 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Sun Bay South neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Westshore apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lighthouse BayB22BR,2BA$1.64
Bay Colony Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.55
Clarice Court Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,2BA$1.77
Chateau2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.00
The Oasis Club1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.19
Alexandria Garden1B 1B1BR,1BA$2.31
Casa Bel Mar1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.38
Green Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.08
3517 W Ballast Point Blvd, Unit MotherinlawforRent3517 W Ballast Point Blvd2BR,1BA$2.08
Westshore Marina FlatsA11BR,1BA$2.51

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Westshore Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Westshore?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Westshore is at Inertia listed at $1,249.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Westshore Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Westshore Apartment is $992 at Bay Colony Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Westshore Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Westshore is starting from $1,431 at Bay Colony Apartments.

What is the most affordable South Westshore Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Westshore Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Residence Peninsula Apartments and starts from $4,575.

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