
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Bay Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $850 (38 Rentals)
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Rocky Creek Village

Atwater Westchase

Newport

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WestEnd

Ascent Citrus Park

Tampa Woods

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6210 Imperial Key

Palmera Pointe

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Waterview at Rocky Point Apartments

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5 West Apartments

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Hanley Place

Mallory Square

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Cortland Bayport

9101 W Hillsborough Ave

The Park at Lake Como

6328 Newtown Cir

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9105 Tudor Dr

9009 Tudor Dr

6314 Newtown Cir

9013 Tudor Dr

9218 Tudor Dr

6332 Newtown Cir

6345 Newtown Cir

5555 Baywater Dr

9101 Tudor Dr, Unit F206
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6325 Newtown Cir

5901 Bryce Ln
West Bay, Tampa, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Bay?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bay Studio Apartments | $1,246 | $850 | $2,079 |
| West Bay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,534 | $1,095 | $2,423 |
| West Bay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,908 | $1,425 | $5,450 |
| West Bay 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,296 | $1,675 | $5,356 |
| West Bay 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,173 | $1,985 | $2,510 |
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There are currently 38 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Bay Neighborhood of Tampa, FL.
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Cheapest Available West Bay Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Bay area of Tampa, FL is a Studio unit found at Rocky Creek Village priced from $1,000. Newport has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here are the most affordable West Bay apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Creek Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| Newport | One Bed / One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Atwater Westchase | Studio Reno | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| BAYVUE | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,142 |
| WestEnd | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,172 |
| Tampa Woods | 1 BED / 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Audubon Village | Ascot | 1BR,1BA | $1,280 |
| Captiva Club Apartments | Calusa | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| The Park at Lake Como | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,339 |
| Ascent Citrus Park | Tangelo | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Bay, FL
As of August 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Bay area is the $1.47 price per square foot Waterstone Renovated Model at Waterview at Rocky Point Apartments in the in the Pelican Island neighborhood starting from $1,734. The second greatest value West Bay apartment is the 2x1.5 TH 1164 SQ FT Model at Palmera Pointe starting at $1,525 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the West Tampa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Bay apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterview at Rocky Point Apartments | Waterstone Renovated | 3BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| Palmera Pointe | 2x1.5 TH 1164 SQ FT | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.31 |
| Mallory Square | Coral | 2BR,2BA | $1.86 |
| Rocky Creek Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.75 |
| Hanley Place | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| Tampa Woods | 1 BED / 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| West Park Village by ARIUM | Magnolia | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| Veranda at Westchase | A1: 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| 5 West Apartments | A2- iConnect Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| Newport | One Bed / One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Bay Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Bay?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Bay is under $1,350.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Bay?
The cheapest apartment in West Bay is Newport which is listed at $1,099, while the average apartment in West Bay costs $1,650.
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 47 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 $349 which is $1,301 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Bay.
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