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Average Rent in Westshore & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 2 apartment communities in Westshore, Tampa, FL. Updated daily.
Market Average
$3,031/mo
▲ +9.1% from last month
Lowest Available
$2,676/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
2
tracked daily
Units Listed
18
available now
Westshore vs Tampa, FL Average
Westshore is more expensive the Tampa, FL average by $102/mo (3%). The citywide average is $2,929/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Westshore?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Westshore is $3,031 per month across 2 apartment communities and 18 available units. Rents have increased $216 (9.1%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Novus Westshore starting at $2,676/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $3,031/mo.
Prices range from $2,676 to $4,593 per month. The most common price point is the $2,600 range, where 10 units are currently listed.
Westshore Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Westshore
Rent Prices by Apartment in Westshore
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novus Westshore | $2,676/mo | $2,757/mo | 14 | 4.5 |
| Novel Midtown Tampa | $3,718/mo | $3,987/mo | 4 | 4.4 |
Google Search Trends for Westshore Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
Search Interest Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Westshore
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$121,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,031/mo.
Comfortable income
$145,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,676/mo), you need to earn at least $107,000/year.
Median household income in Westshore is $71,302 , about 51% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Westshore
Overall prices in Westshore runs above the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 102.5, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Westshore's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,031 |
| Utilities | $531 |
| Groceries | $534 |
| Transportation | $1,265 |
| Healthcare | $617 |
| Other goods and services | $988 |
| Estimated total | $6,967/mo |
Population
393,389
Median household income
$71,302
Census median rent
$1,567/mo
Rent as % of income
32.5%
Median age
35.6
Mean commute
25 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Explore Westshore Apartments
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