
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Bay Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $1,000 (16 Rentals)
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The Park at Lake Como

Ascent Citrus Park

Grand Oaks Apartments

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Atwater Westchase

Veranda at Westchase

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West Bay, Tampa, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Bay?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Bay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,704 | $1,200 | $4,645 |
West Bay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,000 | $1,504 | $4,819 |
West Bay 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,719 | $2,210 | $9,939 |
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Cheapest Available West Bay Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Bay area of Tampa, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at The Park at Lake Como priced from $1,299. Veranda at Westchase has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,434. Here are the most affordable West Bay apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Park at Lake Como | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
Veranda at Westchase | 1 BEDROOM 1 BATH - A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,434 |
Ascent Citrus Park | Tangelo | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
Captiva Club Apartments | Sabal | 1BR,1BA | $1,484 |
Waterview at Rocky Point Apartments | Oasis Upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $1,539 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Bay, FL
As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Bay area is the $2.12 price per square foot A2 Model at Irving Place North Rocky Point in the in the Pelican Island neighborhood starting from $1,809. The second greatest value West Bay apartment is the 1 BEDROOM 1 BATH - A2 Model at Veranda at Westchase starting at $1,487 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the West Tampa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Bay apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Irving Place North Rocky Point | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
Veranda at Westchase | 1 BEDROOM 1 BATH - A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
The Park at Lake Como | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.98 |
Mallory Square | Baybreeze | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
Waterview at Rocky Point Apartments | Oasis Upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
Cortland Bayport | Bayou North | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
Captiva Club Apartments | Sabal | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
Valencia at Westchase | The Shore | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
Audubon Village | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
Ascent Citrus Park | Clementine | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Bay Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Bay?
The cheapest apartment in West Bay is The Park at Lake Como which is listed at $1,299, while the average apartment in West Bay costs $3,399.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Bay?
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 38 regular apartments in West Bay 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 Bay?
Cheap apartments in West Bay have an average cost of $575 which is $2,824 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Bay.
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