Lantower Westshore
Westshore · ~$1,800–$2,850
✓ Reviewers highlight modern interiors, updated appliances and renovated common areas
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Apartments in Westshore, Tampa, FL
4 communities compared · Resident-review themes, advertised rents and verified property details · Updated Jul 2026
Compare 4 apartment communities grouped in Westshore within our Tampa rental database. Neighborhood labels and boundaries can vary between property sites and listing services, so confirm the exact address and commute before applying.
As of mid-2026, Tampa one-bedrooms typically run $1,300–$2,400/mo depending on submarket; Water Street and Bayshore command the premium, while the USF corridor and Temple Terrace border remain the value zone. Rent ranges below come from public listings and change frequently — always confirm current pricing with the property.
Quick comparison
| Complex | Neighborhood | Beds | Advertised rents | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lantower Westshore | Westshore | 1BR–3BR | ~$1,800–$2,850 | 2014 |
| Novus Westshore | Westshore | Studio–3BR | ~$1,900–$2,800 | 2016 |
| Society Westshore | Westshore | Studio–3BR | ~$1,550–$3,900 | 2016 |
| Varela Westshore | Westshore | Studio–3BR | From ~$1,650 | 2014 |
Rents are approximate, from public listings at review time — confirm with the property.
Novus Westshore
Westshore · ~$1,900–$2,800
✓ Front-office and maintenance staff draw repeated praise for speed and courtesy
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Society Westshore
Westshore · ~$1,550–$3,900
✓ Reviewers describe modern, well-designed apartments at a lower entry price than comparable Westshore towers
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Varela Westshore
Westshore · From ~$1,650
✓ The massive clubhouse and wellness center (sauna, steam room, cold plunge) is regularly called the best amenity package in Westshore
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Florida renter essentials
Renters insurance is not optional here. Most Florida leases require it, and standard policies do NOT cover flood damage — that needs a separate flood policy, even in an apartment. Before signing, look up the building's flood zone on FEMA's flood map service and ask which evacuation zone it sits in.
Ask about the real monthly cost. The most common complaint in Florida apartment reviews isn't noise — it's fee stacking: valet trash, common-area electric, mandatory bulk internet, pest control, admin and tech fees. Get the full itemized monthly figure in writing before you apply.
Tour with the AC running and ask about hurricanes. Humidity control is the difference between a fine unit and a moldy one; ask how old the AC is. And ask directly how the building handled the last major storm — communities that performed well say so happily, and reviewers call out the ones that didn't.
About these pros & cons
How we build these pages: we read publicly available resident reviews (Google, ApartmentRatings, Yelp, Reddit and similar) for each community and summarize the recurring themes in our own words. We don't copy review text, we don't display star ratings we didn't compute, and no complex has paid to appear or to have anything removed. Cons reflect what residents report — experiences vary. Rent ranges come from public listings and change often; always confirm current pricing, fees and policies with the property directly.