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Area Guide

West Tampa Tampa, FL

The expansive western portion of Tampa

Diverse Suburban Urban

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 May 2026, the average apartment rent in West Tampa is $1,544 for a studio, $1,526 for one bedroom, $1,877 for two bedrooms, and $2,480 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Tampa has decreased by -3.4% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 521 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,544/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 717 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,526/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,063 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,877/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,387 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,480/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Minimal Public Transit

Transit

10 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

70 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Daily Essentials

No Supermarkets Within a 30 Minute Walk

Groceries

10 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

40 / 100

Limited Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

20 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

50 / 100

Recreation

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

60 / 100

Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

20 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

20 / 100

Few to No Nightlife Options Nearby

Nightlife

10 / 100

Very Noisy

Quiet Score

30 / 100

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 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.