
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the West Tampa Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $895 (167 Rentals)


3105 W Spruce St

Rosewood

The Ava Apartments

2301 N Jefferson St

8562 Channelview Cir

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3902 W Sligh Ave, Unit ABCD, Unit ABCD

Rocky Creek Village

Country Square Villas and Candlewood One

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Hamilton Point on Egypt Lake
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Legend Oaks

Coopers Pond

Grande Oasis at Carrollwood

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Villas of Legends Field South

Westshore Crossing

Pine Tree Apartments

Belara Lakes

Newport
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Haven at Waters Edge

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Lake Azzure Apartments

Foxcroft Apartments

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3712 W Cass St

Atwater Westchase

7601 Paula Dr

2916 W Wilder Ave

Deerpath on the Lake

Ascent Citrus Park

Beach Club

Preserve at Mobbly Bay

111 S Newport Ave

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BAYVUE
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Vantage on Hillsborough Apartments

Canopy West River Phase II

6406 Rockpointe Dr, Unit A Guest Suite in Tampa, Unit A Guest Suite in Tampa

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3027 W Cordelia St, Unit Tiny House, Unit Tiny House

3027 W Cordelia St

Palmera Pointe

Captiva Club Apartments

Fernwood Grove Apartments

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WestEnd

Tampa Woods
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West Tampa, Tampa, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Tampa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Tampa Studio Apartments | $1,783 | $800 | $5,787 |
West Tampa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,845 | $895 | $5,962 |
| West Tampa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,339 | $1,250 | $8,236 |
| West Tampa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,065 | $1,755 | $10,000+ |
| West Tampa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,374 | $1,517 | $7,449 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Tampa Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Tampa?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Tampa is under $1,105.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Tampa?
The cheapest apartment in West Tampa is The Ava Apartments which is listed at $1,075, while the average apartment in West Tampa costs $6,150.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Tampa?
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 92 regular apartments in West Tampa 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 Tampa?
Cheap apartments in West Tampa have an average cost of $716 which is $5,434 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Tampa.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

A Local Expert’s Guide To the 10 Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Tampa
Written by: Vickie Ferguson
Hi, and welcome to ApartmentHomeLiving.com, we're here to provide you with all the information you need about top areas in and around Tampa that are great choices to call home.

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.