Westchase

Tampa, FL

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Westchase - Tampa, FL

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Westchase offers living in a prime location near Tampa Bay

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The residential suburb of Westchase lies halfway between Tampa and Palm Harbor. Residents of this community enjoy its many modern comforts, such as the Westchase Golf Course. The Tampa Bay Downs track is located on Race Track Road.

Westchase is a suburban community in northwest Hillsborough County, positioned about fifteen miles north of both Tampa and Clearwater. Folks in the region commonly know Westchase as the home of the Tampa Bay Downs racetrack, which sits on the west side of town. The prime location makes Westchase a terrific option for folks who work in either neighboring city, while the low crime rate and high-performing schools have made Westchase a popular option for families.

With abundant amenities, including parks, playgrounds, sports facilities, and golf courses, Westchase caters to active lifestyles and outdoor enthusiasts. Additionally, the Westchase Town Center provides a diverse range of shopping and dining options.

The community itself is almost entirely residential, with a diverse rental market composed of apartments, condos, and single-family homes to suit any taste. While only a few shops and restaurants are found inside Westchase, several shopping centers can be found nearby along Racetrack Road and Citrus Park Drive, including the popular Westfield Citrus Park Mall.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Westchase is $1,835 for one bedroom, $2,343 for two bedrooms, and $2,637 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Westchase has increased by 1.1% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 845 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,835/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,200 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,343/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,388 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,637/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

41

Car-Dependent

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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

47

Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Lake Rogers Park
  • Philippe Park
  • John Chesnut Sr. Park
  • Brooker Creek Preserve
  • Moccasin Lake Nature 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.