
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Tampa Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $500 (253 Rentals)
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401 E Columbus Dr

2329 W Spruce St

Country Square Villas and Candlewood One

The Hyde Park Collection

3511 N Dartmouth Ave, Unit 2

Rosewood

Coopers Pond

8560 Channelview Cir

4538 W Minnehaha St
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Windsor Manor

The Ava Apartments

Rocky Creek Village

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Hamilton Point on Egypt Lake

Pine Tree Apartments

Grande Oasis at Carrollwood

Deerpath on the Lake

Buena Vista Apartments

Belara Lakes

Dauphine Apartments
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2301 N Jefferson St

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WestEnd

Milana Reserve Apartment Homes

8556 Channelview Cir

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3902 W Sligh Ave, Unit ABCD

Haven at Waters Edge

Villas of Legends Field South

Westshore Crossing

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Courtney Cove Apartment Homes

Ascent Citrus Park
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Tuscany Pointe at Tampa Apartment Homes

Newport

The Park on Waters

Captiva Club Apartments

Tara House West Apartments

104 E Euclid Ave

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Hanley Place

Lake Azzure Apartments

Foxcroft Apartments

Vantage on Hillsborough Apartments
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Boardwalk Apartments

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BAYVUE

Park Place Apartments

7602 W Powhatan Ave

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Waterview at Rocky Point Apartments

Palmera Pointe

Legend Oaks

The Residences at Soho

Arbour Ponds Apartments

French Quarter
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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 | $1,695 | $850 | $3,280 |
| West Tampa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,823 | $600 | $4,000 |
| West Tampa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,215 | $500 | $7,995 |
| West Tampa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,945 | $1,600 | $9,993 |
| West Tampa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,477 | $1,500 | $5,212 |
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Cheapest Available West Tampa Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Tampa area of Tampa, FL is a 2 Beds unit found at Columbus Court priced from $753. 4611 N Hubert Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $880. Here are the most affordable West Tampa apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Court | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $753 |
| 4611 N Hubert Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $880 |
| Rosewood | EFF | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Coopers Pond | S1 | Studio,1BA | $985 |
| The Ava Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| Rocky Creek Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| Pine Tree Apartments | Short Leaf Pine | Studio,1BA | $1,020 |
| Deerpath on the Lake | The Juniper | Studio,1BA | $1,037 |
| Buena Vista Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,056 |
| Belara Lakes | Crane | 1BR,1BA | $1,062 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Tampa, FL
As of June 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Tampa area is the $1.14 price per square foot 2 BED / 2 BATH Model at Tampa Woods in the in the Pelican Island neighborhood starting from $1,478. The second greatest value West Tampa apartment is the 2x1.5 TH 1164 SQ FT Model at Palmera Pointe starting at $1,465 with a $1.26 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Woods | 2 BED / 2 BATH | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| Palmera Pointe | 2x1.5 TH 1164 SQ FT | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.26 |
| Saint Andrews Square Townhomes | Townhouse St Andrews | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.43 |
| The Commons | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| Citrus Run | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Windsor Manor | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Tuscany Pointe at Tampa Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom-915 sqft | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Hamilton Point on Egypt Lake | 2A | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Belara Lakes | Crane | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Columbus Court | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
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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 $1,062.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Tampa?
The cheapest apartment in West Tampa is 4611 N Hubert Ave which is listed at $880, while the average apartment in West Tampa costs $2,292.
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 112 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 $495 which is $1,797 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Tampa.
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