Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Bay Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $1,000 (26 Rentals)

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West Bay, Tampa, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Bay Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Bay area of Tampa, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Veranda at Westchase priced from $1,468. Ascent Citrus Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,475. Here are the most affordable West Bay apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Veranda at Westchase1 BEDROOM 1 BATH - A21BR,1BA$1,468
Ascent Citrus ParkMandarin1BR,1BA$1,475
MAA Rocky PointTraditional 1x1 545-550 SF1BR,1BA$1,530
Mallory SquareBahia1BR,1BA$1,535
Cortland BayportBreakwater South 11BR,1BA$1,565
The Park at Lake ComoB12BR,1BA$1,629
Atwater Westchase2BR Reno2BR,2BA$1,635
Audubon VillageBirch2BR,2BA$1,645
Waterview at Rocky Point ApartmentsHarbor View2BR,2BA$1,714
Captiva Club ApartmentsDuchess2BR,2BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Bay, FL

As of May 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Bay area is the $1.45 price per square foot Harbor View Model at Waterview at Rocky Point Apartments in the in the Pelican Island neighborhood starting from $1,714. The second greatest value West Bay apartment is the B1 Model at Irving Place North Rocky Point starting at $2,198 with a $1.98 price per square foot in the Pelican Island neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Bay apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Waterview at Rocky Point ApartmentsHarbor View2BR,2BA$1.45
Irving Place North Rocky PointB12BR,2BA$1.98
Captiva Club ApartmentsDuchess2BR,2BA$1.93
The Park at Lake ComoB12BR,1BA$1.98
Veranda at Westchase1 BEDROOM 1 BATH - A11BR,1BA$1.90
Atwater Westchase2BR Reno2BR,2BA$2.02
Mallory SquareBahia1BR,1BA$1.96
Cortland BayportBay North1BR,1BA$2.34
Audubon VillageAspen1BR,1BA$2.17
Ascent Citrus ParkMandarin1BR,1BA$2.40

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West Bay, Tampa, FL

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Among neighborhoods in Tampa, FL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Bay Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Bay?

The cheapest apartment in West Bay is Veranda at Westchase which is listed at $1,468, while the average apartment in West Bay costs $2,499.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Bay?

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 11 regular apartments in West Bay 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 West Bay?

Cheap apartments in West Bay have an average cost of $402 which is $2,097 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Bay.

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