Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Bay Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $800 (32 Rentals)

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WestEnd
$1,065 - $1,520
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$1,065 - $1,520

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WestEnd

7610 W Waters AveTampa, FL 33615
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BAYVUE
$1,237 - $1,686
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$1,237 - $1,686

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BAYVUE

5902 Memorial HwyTampa, FL 33615
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Hanley Place
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$1,250 - $1,960
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Hanley Place

7315 W Hanna AveTampa, FL 33634
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property at 6314 Newtown Cir

$1,500

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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

6314 Newtown Cir, Unit A2, Unit A2

6314 Newtown Cir
TampaFL33615
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cortland Bayport

10510 Parkers Landing DrTampa, FL 33615

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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 Studio unit found at Rocky Creek Village priced from $1,000. WestEnd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,065. Here are the most affordable West Bay apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rocky Creek VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
WestEndStudioStudio,1BA$1,065
NewportOne Bed / One Bath1BR,1BA$1,099
Ascent Citrus ParkMoro1BR,1BA$1,194
Atwater WestchaseStudio RenoStudio,1BA$1,199
The Park at Lake ComoA11BR,1BA$1,259
BAYVUEA21BR,1BA$1,262
Vantage on Hillsborough ApartmentsBali1BR,1BA$1,303
Captiva Club ApartmentsCalusa1BR,1BA$1,325
Valencia at WestchaseThe Shore1BR,1BA$1,370

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Bay, FL

As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Bay area is the $1.72 price per square foot 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH - C1 Model at Veranda at Westchase in the in the West Tampa neighborhood starting from $2,479. The second greatest value West Bay apartment is the 2 BED / 2 BATH Model at Tampa Woods starting at $1,790 with a $1.27 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.
Veranda at Westchase3 BEDROOM 2 BATH - C13BR,2BA$1.72
Tampa Woods2 BED / 2 BATH2BR,2BA$1.27
Hanley PlaceC13BR,2BA$1.39
Irving Place North Rocky PointB22BR,2BA$1.86
Waterview at Rocky Point ApartmentsWaterstone Renovated3BR,2BA$1.78
Palmera Pointe2x2 1059 SQ FT2BR,2BA$1.51
Citrus Run1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.63
Valencia at WestchaseThe Shore1BR,1BA$1.85
NewportOne Bed / One Bath1BR,1BA$1.95
WestEndStudioStudio ,1BA$1.94

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Bay, Tampa, FL

Ranked #133

Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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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 $1,370.

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 $2,325.

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 65 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 $324 which is $2,001 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Bay.

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