Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Tampa Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $500 (121 Rentals)

How Many Bedrooms?Done
Select your price rangeDone
Lifestyle Matching SearchDone
Learn more about Lifestyle Search
By AmenitiesDone
By Community TypeDone
Features and AvailabilityDone
Done

Cheap Apartments in the Northwest Tampa area of Tampa.

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Entering the rental market? Learn these simple tips and strategies to avoid common pitfalls and make confident choices. Rent with peace of mind.

Read Article

Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Read our practical guide to landlord and tenant rights. Understand protected classes, reasonable accommodations, and legal exceptions to prevent housing discrimination.

Read Article

Tampa's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Tampa and the best places to live with original content written by our Tampa, FL Local Expert Vickie Ferguson

Read Article
Showing Results 1-50, Page 1 of 3

Northwest Tampa, Tampa, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northwest Tampa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest Tampa area of Tampa, FL is a Studio unit found at Copeland Village priced from $831. 42N has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $930. Here are the most affordable Northwest Tampa apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Copeland VillageStudioStudio,1BA$831
42N3x3 A3BR,3BA$930
Shadow Pines2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$940
Rocky Creek Village Senior LivingStudioStudio,1BA$950
Park Place at Tampa5x5 Premium5BR,5BA$965
Azula NorthA11BR,1BA$999
Verra North1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$999
Riverside Palms1 Bedroom 1 Bath Small1BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Tampa, FL

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northwest Tampa area is the $0.52 price per square foot 4x4 Model at Station 42 in the in the University Square neighborhood starting from $879. The second greatest value Northwest Tampa apartment is the Hounslow 5 x 4 Model at The Standard at Tampa starting at $965 with a $0.65 price per square foot in the University Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwest Tampa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Station 424x44BR,4BA$0.52
The Standard at TampaHounslow 5 x 45BR,4BA$0.65
Vue Tampa3BR/3BA3BR,3BA$0.67
42N3x3 A3BR,3BA$0.80
Reflections3/3U w/ Quartz Leased By The Room3BR,3BA$0.80
Forest Lake2BR/2BA - B1 Platinum2BR,2BA$0.99
Spanish Trace2x22BR,2BA$1.29
Grove at Temple TerraceTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.29
18620 Wayne Rd, Unit 118620 Wayne RdStudio ,1BA$0.99
Lark on 42nd2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.19

Quick Rent Budget Calculator

How much rent can you afford?

The common "Rule of Thumb" is that rent should be no more than 30% of your income. How much is that? Enter your monthly income and click "Calculate My Budget" to find out.

decorative image of people with a giant lease agreement

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Northwest Tampa, Tampa, FL

Ranked #3

Among neighborhoods in Tampa, FL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

decorative image of woman handing cat to small boy

Best Local Schools in
Northwest Tampa, Tampa, FL

School data provided by Great Schools

Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Northwestern Tampa. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Tampa Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Northwest Tampa?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northwest Tampa is under $1,000.

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

The cheapest apartment in Northwest Tampa is Azula North which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Northwest Tampa costs $2,149.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northwest 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 272 regular apartments in Northwest 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 Northwest Tampa?

Cheap apartments in Northwest Tampa have an average cost of $418 which is $1,731 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest 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.

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

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.

decorative image for Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters article

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

decorative image for Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters article

Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

Written by: Brandie Parton

As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

decorative image for Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants article

Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.