Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Tampa Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $300 (147 Rentals)

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property at 7611 Paula Dr

$1,225 - $1,450

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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7611 Paula Dr

TampaFL33615

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West Tampa, Tampa, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Tampa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Tampa area of Tampa, FL is a Studio unit found at The Ava Apartments priced from $1,000. Rocky Creek Village Senior Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable West Tampa apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Ava ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Rocky Creek Village Senior LivingStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Coopers PondS1Studio,1BA$1,035
Belara LakesCrane1BR,1BA$1,058
Courtney Cove Apartment HomesThe Coral1BR,1BA$1,093
The Park at AvantiA21BR,1BA$1,099
Legend Oaks1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,110
Buena Vista ApartmentsStudio RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,146
Deerpath on the LakeThe JuniperStudio,1BA$1,165

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Tampa, FL

As of December 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Tampa area is the $1.48 price per square foot Osprey Model at Belara Lakes in the in the West Tampa neighborhood starting from $2,151. The second greatest value West Tampa apartment is the More Expensive Model at Saint Andrews Square Townhomes starting at $1,645 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the West Tampa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Tampa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Belara LakesOsprey3BR,2BA$1.48
Saint Andrews Square TownhomesMore Expensive2BR,2.5BA$1.43
Palmera Pointe2x2 1059 SQ FT2BR,2BA$1.49
1523 w hiawatha st, Unit Apt 11523 w hiawatha st2BR,1BA$1.50
The Commons2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.36
Citrus Run1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.49
Tampa Woods1 BED / 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1.56
Country Square Villas and Candlewood One2x12BR,1BA$1.62
The Legacy ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1.67
Foxcroft ApartmentsCambridge1BR,1BA$1.59

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Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Tampa

A Local Expert's guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Tampa Bay area for affordable living. Find your perfect Tampa Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Tampa, Tampa, FL

Ranked #3

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including West Tampa, Tampa, and the greater Tampa area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $1,165.

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

The cheapest apartment in West Tampa is Belara Lakes which is listed at $1,058, while the average apartment in West Tampa costs $9,334.

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 65 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 $544 which is $8,790 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Tampa.

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A Local Expert’s Guide To the 10 Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Tampa

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!