Westchase

Tampa, FL

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Westchase - Tampa, FL Area Guide

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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in Westchase is $1,751 for one bedroom, $2,140 for two bedrooms, and $2,454 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Westchase has decreased by -3.1% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 822 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,751/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,200 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,140/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,393 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,454/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk

Groceries

40 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

40 / 100

Limited Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

20 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

40 / 100

Recreation

Moderate Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

40 / 100

Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

20 / 100

Local Vibe

Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

10 / 100

Few to No Nightlife Options Nearby

Nightlife

10 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100

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 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.