Average Rent in Tampa, FL

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Current Versus Historical Tampa, FL Rents

Tampa rentals average $1,179 for a studio rental to $3,800 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,450, or roughly $24 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $504 (-29.96%) year-over-year from $1,683 to $1,179. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $13 (-0.81%) year-over-year from $1,562 to $1,549. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $98 (-4.80%) year-over-year from $2,048 to $1,950. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $17 (0.62%) year-over-year from $2,683 to $2,700. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $28 (0.75%) year-over-year from $3,772 to $3,800. 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 up by 10.39% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.17% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.06% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.62% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.72% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Sep 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $38.55 $1,179 $1,683 (-29.96%) $1,829 (-35.53%)
1 BR $29.40 $1,549 $1,562 (-0.81%) $1,775 (-12.73%)
2 BR $24.33 $1,950 $2,048 (-4.80%) $2,156 (-9.55%)
3 BR $23.69 $2,700 $2,683 (0.62%) $2,793 (-3.34%)
4+ BR $21.85 $3,800 $3,772 (0.75%) $3,403 (11.66%)

Historical Rents in Tampa, FL

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Top Cities Near Tampa

There are a total of 27 cities nearby Tampa. The average rent in Tampa is currently $2,100 per month. A total of 20 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that University, FL, with an average rent of $1,488, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Tampa, FL is Longboat Key, FL. Monthly rents here are on average $7,000 per month.

Let's compare Tampa, FL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Tampa, FL is 66.28% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 8.95% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Tampa, FL are about 5.13% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 8.35% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 27 total cities near Tampa, FL in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
University, FL N/A $1,075 $1,463 $1,488
Egypt Lake-Leto, FL $979 $1,295 $1,700 $1,700
Town 'n' Country, FL N/A $1,345 $1,800 $1,900
Carrollwood, FL N/A $1,350 $1,800 $1,963
East Lake, FL N/A N/A $1,850 $2,000
Brandon, FL N/A $1,298 $1,600 $2,073
Land O' Lakes, FL N/A $1,950 $1,775 $2,275
St. Petersburg, FL $1,263 $1,650 $2,500 $2,400
Riverview, FL N/A $1,400 $1,750 $2,499
Apollo Beach, FL N/A $1,600 $2,100 $2,900

Top Neighborhoods Near Tampa

There are a total of 9 neighborhoods in or near Tampa. Some of these neighborhoods include South Bradenton, Heritage Harbour, and The Meadows. We've included all of these top 9 neighborhoods in or near Tampa, FL in the following table.

The average rent for these 9 neighborhoods in or near Tampa, FL is currently around $2,800 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only eight neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,800. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Tampa's average rent, which is only $2,450. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Tampa, South Bradenton has the most affordable average rent at $1,850 per month. Whereas, at $5,900 average rent per month, Downtown St. Petersburg is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Tampa. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
South Bradenton, FL N/A N/A $1,825 $1,850
Heritage Harbour, Myakka City, FL N/A N/A $2,425 $2,500
The Meadows, FL N/A $1,700 $2,300 $2,500
Isla del Sol, St. Petersburg, FL N/A $2,200 $2,650 $2,600
Sun Bay South, Tampa, FL N/A $1,825 $2,200 $2,800
Lakewood Ranch, Myakka City, FL N/A $1,991 $3,225 $3,400
Sand Key, Clearwater, FL $2,750 $2,725 $4,000 $4,050
Clearwater Beach, Clearwater, FL $2,200 $2,500 $4,000 $4,750
Downtown St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg, FL $1,500 $2,900 $6,898 $5,900

Top Counties Near Tampa

There are a total of 22 counties located by Tampa, FL. Some of these counties include New Port Richey, FL, Tarpon Springs, FL, and Brandon, FL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,348. That's roughly around $18 per sqft. A total of 14 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Lakeland, FL. Its average rent per month is $1,800. Vice versa, with an average rent of $8,000, Longboat Key, FL is the most expensive county by Tampa, FL.

Typically, rent for studios in Tampa, FL is 55.68% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Tampa, FL is 12.09% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Tampa, FL is on par with the other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
New Port Richey, FL N/A $1,150 $1,595 $1,900
Tarpon Springs, FL $1,300 $1,550 $1,900 $2,050
Brandon, FL N/A $1,300 $1,698 $2,073
Palm River-Gibsonton, FL N/A N/A $1,850 $2,100
Tampa, FL $1,140 $1,400 $1,800 $2,200
Ruskin, FL $1,194 $1,450 $1,950 $2,300
Clearwater, FL $1,600 $1,500 $2,300 $2,395
St. Petersburg, FL $1,263 $1,600 $2,400 $2,400
Keystone-Citrus Park, FL $1,100 $1,400 $1,950 $2,500
Wimauma-Riverview, FL N/A $1,400 $1,800 $2,500

Top Zipcodes Near Tampa

There are a total of 39 zipcodes in or near Tampa, FL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,125. A total of 28 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 $1,595 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,850 per month is 33629, Tampa, FL.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Tampa, FL is $1,425 per month. Or in other words, $26 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,985 per month. Which comes out to $23 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Tampa, FL. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
33602, Tampa, FL $999 $2,600 $3,300 $3,100
33609, Tampa, FL N/A $1,700 $2,299 $2,800
33606, Tampa, FL N/A $1,990 $3,000 $3,000
33629, Tampa, FL N/A $1,300 $3,500 $4,850
33614, Egypt Lake-Leto, FL $1,179 $1,273 $1,700 $1,700
33604, Tampa, FL $900 $1,250 $1,738 $1,898
33607, Tampa, FL $1,712 $1,750 $2,150 $2,500
33611, Tampa, FL N/A $1,600 $1,990 $2,750
33605, Tampa, FL $1,563 $1,549 $1,700 $1,850
33578, Progress Village, FL N/A $1,400 $1,838 $2,100

Frequently Asked Questions - Tampa Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Tampa, FL?
The average monthly rental price for Tampa, FL apartments for rent is approximately $2,450. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do 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 Tampa, FL.
How much is a studio apartment in Tampa, FL?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,179 and an average price per square feet of $38.55. There are a total of 15 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Tampa.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Tampa, FL?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,593 and an average price per square feet of $29.40. There are a total of 152 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Tampa.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Tampa, FL?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,950 and an average price per square feet of $24.33. There are a total of 304 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Tampa.
How have rent prices in Tampa, FL changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Tampa, FL can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.30%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Tampa, FL?
A reasonable rent price in Tampa, FL is around $1,960/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.