Average Rent in Tampa, FL

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Current Versus Historical Tampa, FL Rents

Tampa rentals average $1,050 for a studio rental to $3,947 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,500, or roughly $25 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $769 (-40.66%) year-over-year from $1,891 to $1,122. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $158 (-9.50%) year-over-year from $1,658 to $1,500. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $31 (-1.52%) year-over-year from $2,031 to $2,000. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $50 (-1.74%) year-over-year from $2,875 to $2,825. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $258 (6.90%) year-over-year from $3,742 to $4,000. 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 5.30% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.21% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.80% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.26% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.38% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Jun 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $38.47 $1,122 $1,891 (-40.66%) $2,009 (-44.14%)
1 BR $30.00 $1,500 $1,658 (-9.50%) $1,852 (-18.99%)
2 BR $25.38 $2,000 $2,031 (-1.52%) $2,183 (-8.40%)
3 BR $24.25 $2,825 $2,875 (-1.74%) $2,845 (-0.70%)
4+ BR $22.70 $4,000 $3,742 (6.90%) $4,032 (-0.79%)

Historical Rents in Tampa, FL

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Top Cities Near Tampa

There are a total of 31 cities nearby Tampa. The average rent in Tampa is currently $2,195 per month. A total of 26 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that University, FL, with an average rent of $1,545, 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 51.81% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 3.35% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Tampa, FL are about 2.26% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 10.71% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 31 total cities near Tampa, FL in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
University, FL N/A $1,170 $1,550 $1,545
Egypt Lake-Leto, FL $1,129 $1,250 $1,700 $1,750
Town 'n' Country, FL N/A $1,488 $1,750 $2,000
East Lake, FL N/A $1,350 $1,850 $2,000
Carrollwood, FL N/A $1,348 $1,850 $2,150
Brandon, FL N/A $1,375 $1,600 $2,195
Riverview, FL N/A N/A $1,800 $2,385
St. Petersburg, FL $1,950 $1,700 $2,500 $2,400
Clearwater, FL $1,450 $1,600 $2,830 $2,600
Apollo Beach, FL N/A $1,500 $2,200 $2,675

Top Neighborhoods Near Tampa

There are a total of 13 neighborhoods in or near Tampa. Some of these neighborhoods include Kings Point Condominiums, South Bradenton, and East Tampa. We've included all of these top 13 neighborhoods in or near Tampa, FL in the following table.

The average rent for these 13 neighborhoods in or near Tampa, FL is currently around $2,500 per month. A total of 7 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only six neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,500. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is equivalent to Tampa's average rent, which is also $2,500. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Tampa, Kings Point Condominiums has the most affordable average rent at $1,588 per month. Whereas, at $4,500 average rent per month, Sand Key is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Tampa. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Kings Point Condominiums, Sun City Center, FL N/A $1,495 $1,750 $1,588
South Bradenton, FL $1,049 N/A $1,800 $1,800
East Tampa, Tampa, FL $1,200 $1,100 $1,600 $1,895
The Meadows, FL N/A $1,700 $2,200 $2,350
Old Seminole Heights, Tampa, FL $1,000 $1,448 $2,000 $2,400
Coquina Key, St. Petersburg, FL N/A $2,000 $2,550 $2,475
Heritage Harbour, Myakka City, FL N/A N/A $2,400 $2,500
Isla del Sol, St. Petersburg, FL N/A $2,200 $2,750 $2,650
Sun Bay South, Tampa, FL N/A $975 $2,600 $2,948
Lakewood Ranch, Myakka City, FL N/A $1,776 $3,000 $3,250
Downtown St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg, FL $2,000 $2,200 $6,000 $3,700
Clearwater Beach, Clearwater, FL $2,148 $2,600 $3,900 $4,000
Sand Key, Clearwater, FL $2,825 $2,500 $4,100 $4,500

Top Counties Near Tampa

There are a total of 23 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 $2,350. That's roughly around $18 per sqft. A total of 17 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Port Richey, FL. Its average rent per month is $1,800. Vice versa, with an average rent of $7,925, Longboat Key, FL is the most expensive county by Tampa, FL.

Typically, rent for studios in Tampa, FL is 96.19% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Tampa, FL is 8.06% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Tampa, FL is 1.95% more expensive than 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 $2,371 $1,200 $1,578 $1,900
Tarpon Springs, FL $1,000 $1,663 $1,950 $2,000
Brandon, FL N/A $1,388 $1,600 $2,098
Palm River-Gibsonton, FL N/A $1,400 $1,900 $2,200
Ruskin, FL $1,057 $1,495 $1,900 $2,200
Clearwater, FL $1,158 $1,565 $2,300 $2,300
Tampa, FL $1,050 $1,400 $1,800 $2,350
St. Petersburg, FL $1,858 $1,695 $2,450 $2,395
Wimauma-Riverview, FL $40 $1,899 $1,956 $2,450
Keystone-Citrus Park, FL $1,400 $1,425 $1,993 $2,525

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 $2,200. A total of 30 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 33612, Tampa, FL at $1,408 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,750 per month is 33629, Tampa, FL.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $899. 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 Tampa, FL is $1,600 per month. Or in other words, $27 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,925 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 $933 $2,395 $3,211 $3,100
33609, Tampa, FL N/A $1,800 $2,300 $2,500
33606, Tampa, FL $1,195 $1,975 $2,775 $3,275
33604, Tampa, FL $899 $1,275 $1,600 $1,895
33629, Tampa, FL N/A $1,600 $3,000 $4,750
33614, Egypt Lake-Leto, FL $1,149 $1,250 $1,550 $1,700
33607, Tampa, FL $1,821 $1,800 $1,900 $2,499
33611, Tampa, FL $1,499 $1,700 $2,175 $2,925
33605, Tampa, FL $1,050 $1,275 $1,800 $1,843
33615, Town 'n' Country, FL N/A $1,488 $1,750 $1,885

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 $2,500. 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 $1,050 and an average price per square feet of $38.47. There are a total of 27 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 $1,550 and an average price per square feet of $30.00. There are a total of 179 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 $1,995 and an average price per square feet of $25.38. There are a total of 344 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 -0.41%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.10%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Tampa, FL?
A reasonable rent price in Tampa, FL is around $2,000/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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