Cheap Homes for Rent in the South Westshore Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $1,200 (20 Rentals)

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$1,595

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4506 S Oak Dr, Unit 92

4506 S Oak Dr
TampaFL33611

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property at 527 S Lincoln Ave

$1,700

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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527 S Lincoln Ave, Unit 208

527 S Lincoln Ave
TampaFL33609

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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
BC Tampa2/1 - 5107 Clarice Court, Tampa, FL 336112BR,1BA$1,340
Bay CrossingSandpiper1BR,1BA$1,372
3709 W San Rafael St1BR Villa w/Patio & Quartz1BR,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Westshore, FL

As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Westshore area is the $2.18 price per square foot C1 Model at M South in the in the Sun Bay South neighborhood starting from $2,996. The second greatest value South Westshore apartment is the Raven Model at Inertio starting at $1,899 with a $1.90 price per square foot in the Baybridge 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.
M SouthC13BR,2BA$2.18
InertioRaven2BR,2BA$1.90
Lighthouse BayB22BR,2BA$1.62
Bay Colony Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.68
Clarice Court Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,2BA$1.78
Chateau2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.00
4207 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Unit 63124207 S Dale Mabry Hwy1BR,1BA$1.98
The Oasis Club1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.19
3419 W San Juan St, Unit 43419 W San Juan St1BR,1BA$1.99
Green Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.08

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Westshore

What type of rentals are currently available in South Westshore?

There are currently 111 Apartments for Rent in South Westshore, FL with pricing that ranges from $1,215 to $6,918. There are also 84 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Westshore ranging from $1,250 to $20,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Westshore?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Westshore ranges from $1,250 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,161.

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