Average Rent in Tampa, FL

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Current Versus Historical Tampa, FL Rents

Tampa rentals average $1,150 for a studio rental to $3,895 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,350, or roughly $24 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $820 (-41.62%) year-over-year from $1,970 to $1,150. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $133 (-8.13%) year-over-year from $1,630 to $1,498. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $98 (-4.92%) year-over-year from $1,998 to $1,900. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $17 (0.65%) year-over-year from $2,583 to $2,600. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $293 (8.11%) year-over-year from $3,605 to $3,898. 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 6.15% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.28% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.02% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.98% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Oct 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $37.50 $1,150 $1,970 (-41.62%) $1,868 (-38.43%)
1 BR $29.47 $1,498 $1,630 (-8.13%) $1,758 (-14.83%)
2 BR $24.96 $1,900 $1,998 (-4.92%) $2,058 (-7.65%)
3 BR $23.47 $2,600 $2,583 (0.65%) $2,659 (-2.23%)
4+ BR $21.23 $3,898 $3,605 (8.11%) $3,237 (20.42%)

Historical Rents in Tampa, FL

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Top Cities Near Tampa

There are a total of 28 cities nearby Tampa. The average rent in Tampa is currently $2,150 per month. A total of 20 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 Tampa, FL is Longboat Key, FL. Monthly rents here are on average $7,200 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 61.09% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 4.01% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Tampa, FL are about 3.95% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 6.25% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 28 total cities near Tampa, FL in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
University, FL N/A $1,150 $1,525 $1,650
Egypt Lake-Leto, FL $999 $1,350 $1,650 $1,748
East Lake, FL N/A $1,598 $1,800 $1,900
Town 'n' Country, FL $923 $1,325 $1,725 $1,973
Brandon, FL N/A $1,300 $1,625 $2,000
Palm River-Clair Mel, FL $950 $1,000 $1,900 $2,200
Land O' Lakes, FL N/A $1,550 $1,545 $2,295
Riverview, FL N/A $1,375 $1,800 $2,350
St. Petersburg, FL $1,350 $1,672 $2,400 $2,400
Apollo Beach, FL $2,700 N/A $2,300 $2,745

Top Neighborhoods Near Tampa

There are a total of 10 neighborhoods in or near Tampa. Some of these neighborhoods include South Bradenton, Old Seminole Heights, and Heritage Harbour. We've included all of these top 10 neighborhoods in or near Tampa, FL in the following table.

The average rent for these 10 neighborhoods in or near Tampa, FL is currently around $2,781 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eight neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,781. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Tampa's average rent, which is only $2,350. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Tampa, South Bradenton has the most affordable average rent at $1,800 per month. Whereas, at $4,500 average rent per month, Clearwater Beach 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 $1,175 $1,800 $1,800
Old Seminole Heights, Tampa, FL $900 $1,338 $1,900 $2,350
Heritage Harbour, Myakka City, FL N/A N/A $2,499 $2,525
The Meadows, FL N/A $1,700 $2,650 $2,600
Sun Bay South, Tampa, FL N/A $1,275 $1,995 $2,763
Isla del Sol, St. Petersburg, FL N/A $2,350 $2,800 $2,800
Downtown St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg, FL $2,000 $2,200 $5,548 $2,900
Lakewood Ranch, Myakka City, FL N/A $1,599 $3,250 $3,300
Sand Key, Clearwater, FL $2,750 $2,950 $4,000 $4,000
Clearwater Beach, Clearwater, FL $2,200 $2,800 $3,800 $4,500

Top Counties Near Tampa

There are a total of 22 counties located by Tampa, FL. Some of these counties include New Port Richey, FL, Brandon, FL, and Tarpon Springs, FL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,288. 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 $1,795. 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 19.78% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Tampa, FL is 1.50% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Tampa, FL is 2.50% more affordable 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 $1,425 $1,250 $1,500 $1,895
Brandon, FL N/A $1,350 $1,650 $2,000
Tarpon Springs, FL $1,300 $1,500 $1,900 $2,000
Palm River-Gibsonton, FL $950 $1,000 $1,900 $2,150
Tampa, FL $1,149 $1,400 $1,795 $2,200
Ruskin, FL $1,898 $1,415 $1,850 $2,270
Clearwater, FL $1,848 $1,500 $2,250 $2,300
St. Petersburg, FL $1,350 $1,650 $2,390 $2,350
Wimauma-Riverview, FL N/A $1,899 $2,000 $2,383
Keystone-Citrus Park, FL $1,100 $1,450 $1,995 $2,400

Top Zipcodes Near Tampa

There are a total of 40 zipcodes in or near Tampa, FL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,225. A total of 26 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 33614, Egypt Lake-Leto, FL at $1,575 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,300 per month is 33629, Tampa, FL.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $850. That's at least $12 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Tampa, FL is $1,536 per month. Or in other words, $28 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,000 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 $1,538 $2,695 $3,600 $3,298
33609, Tampa, FL N/A $1,400 $2,050 $3,175
33606, Tampa, FL $1,100 $2,098 $2,950 $3,225
33629, Tampa, FL N/A $1,700 $3,200 $4,300
33614, Egypt Lake-Leto, FL $1,149 $1,300 $1,450 $1,575
33604, Tampa, FL $900 $1,200 $1,500 $1,800
33607, Tampa, FL $1,679 $1,848 $1,963 $2,499
33611, Tampa, FL N/A $1,600 $2,100 $2,725
33605, Tampa, FL $1,549 $1,573 $1,995 $1,895
33603, Tampa, FL $1,350 $1,500 $2,225 $2,350

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 $2,350. 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 $1,150 and an average price per square feet of $37.50. There are a total of 21 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 $1,498 and an average price per square feet of $29.47. There are a total of 170 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 $1,900 and an average price per square feet of $24.96. There are a total of 354 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 -0.42%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.08%, 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 $1,880/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.