West Tampa

Tampa, FL

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West Tampa - Tampa, FL

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The expansive western portion of Tampa

Diverse Suburban Urban Vibrant Peaceful Convenient

The sprawling region of West Tampa is dynamic and diverse. The area sits within close reach of Downtown Tampa and the West Shore business district, allowing for easy commutes and quick access to great shopping and dining. Many of the original 1920s cigar factories in the area have been repurposed as art galleries and office buildings, contributing a sense of historic charm to the area.

Much of West Tampa is on the National Register of Historic Places. However, the community blends the old with the new, where mom-and-pop shops passed down through generations sit alongside trendy restaurants and cafes serving up unique fare. You can also find a broad range of rental options in the area, from modern apartments to historic houses and everything in between.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in West Tampa is $1,498 for a studio, $1,561 for one bedroom, $1,940 for two bedrooms, and $2,543 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Tampa has increased by 0.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 512 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,498/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 716 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,561/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,063 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,940/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,381 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,543/month

    Average Rent

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Lowry Park Zoo
  • Ybor City Museum State Park
  • The Florida Aquarium
  • McKay Bay Nature Park
  • Philippe Park

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Tampa International
  • St Pete-Clearwater International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.