Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Tampa Neighborhood of Tampa, FL from $300 (110 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 Rocky Creek Village Senior Living priced from $950. Mobley Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $991. Here are the most affordable West Tampa apartments for rent in Tampa, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rocky Creek Village Senior LivingStudioStudio,1BA$950
Mobley ParkElm1BR,1BA$991
Westshore Crossing0 Bedroom, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,125
Courtney Cove Apartment HomesThe StarfishStudio,1BA$1,154
Coopers PondS1Studio,1BA$1,170
RosewoodEFFStudio,1BA$1,175
Grande Oasis at CarrollwoodS2 - Abaco - Studio, One BathroomStudio,1BA$1,198
Legend Oaks1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,210

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Tampa, FL

As of April 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Tampa area is the $1.54 price per square foot 4 Bed 2 Bath Model at The Commons in the in the West Tampa neighborhood starting from $2,460. The second greatest value West Tampa apartment is the 3x2 1396 SQ FT Model at Palmera Pointe starting at $1,970 with a $1.41 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$1.54
Palmera Pointe3x2 1396 SQ FT3BR,2BA$1.41
Innovo Living On WatersSerenity2BR,2.5BA$1.62
The SedonaEDENROC2BR,2BA$1.72
Dauphine ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.53
Citrus Run ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.62
Belara LakesHeron1BR,1BA$1.54
Foxcroft ApartmentsCambridge1BR,1BA$1.59
Preserve at Mobbly BayAzalea | Upgraded1BR,1BA$1.68
Hanley PlaceA11BR,1BA$1.73

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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 $1,210.

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

The cheapest apartment in West Tampa is Mobley Park which is listed at $991, while the average apartment in West Tampa costs $2,852.

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 67 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 $703 which is $2,149 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Tampa.

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