
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Bay Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $800 (35 Rentals)
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Rocky Creek Village

Newport

Atwater Westchase

Ascent Citrus Park

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WestEnd

Vantage on Hillsborough Apartments

Palmera Pointe
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Captiva Club Apartments

Tampa Woods

Audubon Village

Mallory Square

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Hanley Place

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BAYVUE

Citrus Run

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Waterview at Rocky Point Apartments

6332 Newtown Cir

Veranda at Westchase

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West Park Village by ARIUM

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Schooner Apartments

6306 Newtown Cir
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Cortland Bayport

9119 Tudor Dr

The Park at Lake Como

Grand Oaks Apartments

8310 Oak Forest Ct

5748 Baywater Dr

6336 Newtown Cir

9519 Pembridge Ct
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6340 Newtown Cir

9105 Tudor Dr

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 | $1,439 | $800 | $2,099 |
| West Bay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,617 | $1,095 | $3,779 |
| West Bay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,008 | $1,400 | $4,167 |
| West Bay 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,537 | $1,795 | $10,000+ |
| West Bay 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,494 | $2,485 | $10,000+ |
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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 $1,073. 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 | $1,073 |
| Atwater Westchase | Studio Reno | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| Ascent Citrus Park | Moro | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| WestEnd | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,226 |
| Vantage on Hillsborough Apartments | Bali | 1BR,1BA | $1,256 |
| Captiva Club Apartments | Calusa | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
| The Park at Lake Como | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,339 |
| Tampa Woods | 1 BED / 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $1,340 |
| Palmera Pointe | 1x1 754 SQ FT | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Bay, FL
As of April 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Bay area is the $1.57 price per square foot Waterstone Renovated Model at Waterview at Rocky Point Apartments in the in the Pelican Island neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value West Bay apartment is the B1 Model at Irving Place North Rocky Point starting at $2,140 with a $1.93 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterview at Rocky Point Apartments | Waterstone Renovated | 3BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| Irving Place North Rocky Point | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.93 |
| Rocky Creek Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.73 |
| Citrus Run | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Tampa Woods | 1 BED / 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| West Park Village by ARIUM | Magnolia | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| Veranda at Westchase | 1 BEDROOM 1 BATH - A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Mallory Square | Baybreeze | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Palmera Pointe | 1x1 754 SQ FT | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Newport | One Bed / One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Bay, Tampa, FL
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Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.5Pet Friendly
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 $1,073, while the average apartment in West Bay costs $2,510.
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 68 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 $386 which is $2,124 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Bay.
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