Average Rent in East Tampa, Tampa, FL

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Current Versus Historical East Tampa, Tampa, FL Rents

East Tampa rentals average $1,000 for a studio rental to $2,300 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,800, or roughly $21 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in November 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $321 (-24.32%) year-over-year from $1,321 to $1,000. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $325 (28.95%) year-over-year from $1,123 to $1,448. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $250 (-14.29%) year-over-year from $1,750 to $1,500. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $37 (1.92%) year-over-year from $1,913 to $1,950. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $216 (10.48%) year-over-year from $2,059 to $2,275. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 1.64% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 14.43% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.99% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.40% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.46% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Nov 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$24.00	$1,000	$1,321 (-24.32%)	$1,904 (-47.49%)
1 BR	$22.06	$1,448	$1,123 (28.95%)	$1,265 (14.43%)
2 BR	$25.78	$1,500	$1,750 (-14.29%)	$1,661 (-9.68%)
3 BR	$20.46	$1,950	$1,913 (1.92%)	$2,045 (-4.65%)
4+ BR	$18.67	$2,275	$2,059 (10.48%)	$2,340 (-2.78%)

Historical Rents in East Tampa, Tampa, FL

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Top Cities Near East Tampa

There are a total of 28 cities nearby East Tampa. The average rent in East Tampa is currently $2,100 per month. A total of 5 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Holiday, FL, with an average rent of $1,550, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near East Tampa, Tampa, FL is Longboat Key, FL. Monthly rents here are on average $7,000 per month.

Let's compare East Tampa, Tampa, FL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in East Tampa, Tampa, FL is 5.00% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 23.43% more affordable. Two bedrooms in East Tampa, Tampa, FL are about 21.31% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 25.95% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 28 total cities near East Tampa, Tampa, FL in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
University, FL	N/A	$1,150	$1,500	$1,595
Egypt Lake-Leto, FL	$975	$1,300	$1,670	$1,723
Town 'n' Country, FL	$923	$1,300	$1,700	$1,875
East Lake-Orient Park, FL	N/A	$1,300	$1,500	$1,900
Brandon, FL	N/A	$1,300	$1,595	$2,000
Palm River-Clair Mel, FL	$950	$1,000	$1,995	$2,225
Wesley Chapel, FL	N/A	$1,523	$1,800	$2,295
Riverview, FL	N/A	$1,375	$1,825	$2,300
Tampa, FL	$1,155	$1,500	$1,900	$2,347
Apollo Beach, FL	$2,700	$1,600	$2,250	$2,775

Top Neighborhoods Near East Tampa

There are a total of 11 neighborhoods in or near East Tampa. Some of these neighborhoods include West Meadows, South Bradenton, and Old Seminole Heights. We've included all of these top 11 neighborhoods in or near East Tampa, Tampa, FL in the following table.

The average rent for these 11 neighborhoods in or near East Tampa, Tampa, FL is currently around $2,723 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only nine neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,723. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than East Tampa's average rent, which is only $1,800. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near East Tampa, West Meadows has the most affordable average rent at $1,790 per month. Whereas, at $5,200 average rent per month, Downtown St. Petersburg is the most expensive neighborhood in or near East Tampa. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
West Meadows, Lutz, FL	N/A	$1,200	$1,600	$1,790
South Bradenton, FL	N/A	$1,125	$1,825	$1,800
Old Seminole Heights, Tampa, FL	$1,075	$1,338	$1,900	$2,150
Heritage Harbour, Myakka City, FL	N/A	N/A	$2,500	$2,663
The Meadows, FL	N/A	$1,700	$2,800	$2,700
Sun Bay South, Tampa, FL	N/A	$1,275	$1,950	$2,723
Isla del Sol, St. Petersburg, FL	N/A	$2,275	$2,800	$2,800
Lakewood Ranch, Myakka City, FL	N/A	$1,600	$3,300	$3,375
Sand Key, Clearwater, FL	$2,750	$2,950	$4,000	$4,000
Clearwater Beach, Clearwater, FL	$2,295	$2,550	$3,800	$4,500
Downtown St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg, FL	$2,778	$2,900	$6,895	$5,200

Top Counties Near East Tampa

There are a total of 25 counties located by East Tampa, Tampa, FL. Some of these counties include Tarpon Springs, FL, Brandon, FL, and Plant City, FL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,300. That's roughly around $17 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Lakeland, FL. Its average rent per month is $1,795. Vice versa, with an average rent of $8,000, Longboat Key, FL is the most expensive county by East Tampa, Tampa, FL.

Typically, rent for studios in East Tampa, Tampa, FL is 5.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in East Tampa, Tampa, FL is 16.74% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in East Tampa, Tampa, FL is 26.23% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Tarpon Springs, FL	$1,125	$1,550	$1,900	$2,000
Brandon, FL	N/A	$1,363	$1,625	$2,000
Plant City, FL	N/A	$1,095	$1,550	$2,015
Palm River-Gibsonton, FL	$950	$1,000	$1,950	$2,150
Tampa, FL	$1,149	$1,395	$1,750	$2,200
Ruskin, FL	$1,872	$1,425	$1,850	$2,250
Clearwater, FL	$1,350	$1,563	$2,250	$2,300
Keystone-Citrus Park, FL	$1,150	$1,425	$1,998	$2,395
St. Petersburg, FL	$1,195	$1,500	$2,300	$2,400
Wimauma-Riverview, FL	N/A	$1,288	$1,997	$2,400

Top Zipcodes Near East Tampa

There are a total of 41 zipcodes in or near East Tampa, Tampa, FL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,200. A total of 7 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 34668, Jasmine Estates, FL at $1,600 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,900 per month is 33629, Tampa, FL.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $775. That's at least $4 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near East Tampa, Tampa, FL is $1,500 per month. Or in other words, $26 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,950 per month. Which comes out to $23 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in East Tampa, Tampa, FL. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
33605, Tampa, FL	$1,559	$1,598	$1,795	$1,809
33602, Tampa, FL	$1,538	$2,550	$3,550	$3,275
33603, Tampa, FL	$1,350	$1,500	$2,250	$2,350
33604, Tampa, FL	$900	$1,095	$1,600	$1,800
33610, East Lake-Orient Park, FL	$1,075	$1,545	$1,600	$1,890
33606, Tampa, FL	$1,100	$1,923	$2,950	$3,175
33617, Temple Terrace, FL	N/A	$1,163	$1,500	$1,650
33614, Egypt Lake-Leto, FL	$1,149	$1,300	$1,400	$1,650
33619, Palm River-Clair Mel, FL	$950	$1,350	$1,625	$2,150
33612, Tampa, FL	$775	$1,200	$1,500	$1,700

Frequently Asked Questions - East Tampa Average Rents

What is the average rent price in East Tampa, Tampa, FL?

The average monthly rental price for East Tampa, Tampa, FL apartments for rent is approximately $1,800. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do East Tampa, Tampa, FL rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in East Tampa, Tampa, FL.

How much is a studio apartment in East Tampa, Tampa, FL?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,000 and an average price per square feet of $24.00. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in East Tampa.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in East Tampa, Tampa, FL?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,195 and an average price per square feet of $22.06. There are a total of 1 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in East Tampa.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in East Tampa, Tampa, FL?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,525 and an average price per square feet of $25.78. There are a total of 12 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in East Tampa.

How have rent prices in East Tampa, Tampa, FL changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in East Tampa, Tampa, FL can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.24%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.29%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.14%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in East Tampa, Tampa, FL?

A reasonable rent price in East Tampa, Tampa, FL is around $1,440/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.