Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Tampa Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $300 (141 Rentals)

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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 Country Square Villas and Candlewood One priced from $950. Rocky Creek Village Senior Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable West Tampa apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Country Square Villas and Candlewood OneStudioStudio,1BA$950
Rocky Creek Village Senior LivingStudioStudio,1BA$950
Buena Vista ApartmentsStudio StandardStudio,1BA$1,056
Coopers PondS1Studio,1BA$1,115
Grande Oasis at CarrollwoodS1 - Aruba - Studio, One BathroomStudio,1BA$1,139
Deerpath on the LakeThe JuniperStudio,1BA$1,140
Belara LakesHeron1BR,1BA$1,164
The Ava Apartments1x1 - A11BR,1BA$1,175
Courtney Cove Apartment HomesThe Coral1BR,1BA$1,192
Dauphine ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Tampa, FL

As of November 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Tampa area is the $1.35 price per square foot 4 Bed 2 Bath Model at The Commons in the in the West Tampa neighborhood starting from $2,159. The second greatest value West Tampa apartment is the MIRAVAL Model at The Sedona starting at $2,144 with a $1.66 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.
The Commons4 Bed 2 Bath4BR,2BA$1.35
The SedonaMIRAVAL3BR,2BA$1.66
Saint Andrews Square TownhomesMore Expensive2BR,2.5BA$1.52
Rocky Creek ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.70
Palmera Pointe2x2 1059 SQ FT2BR,2BA$1.62
Essex Place Luxury ApartmentsB1 Colchester2BR,2BA$1.62
1523 w hiawatha st, Unit Apt 11523 w hiawatha st2BR,1BA$1.50
The Legacy ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1.62
Veranda at Westchase1 BEDROOM 1 BATH - A11BR,1BA$1.72
Belara LakesCrane1BR,1BA$1.63

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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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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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 $1,200.

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

The cheapest apartment in West Tampa is Rocky Creek Village Senior Living which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in West Tampa costs $5,828.

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 75 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 $795 which is $5,033 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Tampa.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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.

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

Written by: Vickie Ferguson

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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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! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.