Average Rent in Tampa, FL

Home » FL » Tampa

Current Versus Historical Tampa, FL Rents

Tampa rentals average $1,916 for a studio rental to $4,250 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,598, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in April 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $3,767 (-70.19%) year-over-year from $5,367 to $1,600. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $79 (-4.18%) year-over-year from $1,879 to $1,800. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $17 (0.79%) year-over-year from $2,183 to $2,200. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $189 (7.32%) year-over-year from $2,583 to $2,773. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $483 (13.74%) year-over-year from $3,517 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 0.29% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.96% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.80% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.36% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.41% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Apr 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$3.20	$1,600	$5,367 (-70.19%)	$1,747 (-8.41%)
1 BR	$3.77	$1,800	$1,879 (-4.18%)	$1,470 (22.45%)
2 BR	$2.39	$2,200	$2,183 (0.79%)	$1,700 (29.41%)
3 BR	$2.04	$2,773	$2,583 (7.32%)	$2,075 (33.61%)
4+ BR	$1.92	$4,000	$3,517 (13.74%)	$2,359 (69.55%)

Historical Rents in Tampa, FL

Studio

1 Bed

2 Bed

3 Bed

4 Bed

Top Cities Near Tampa

There are a total of 15 cities nearby Tampa. The average rent in Tampa is currently $2,375 per month. A total of 11 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that University, FL, with an average rent of $1,615, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Tampa, FL is St. Pete Beach, FL. Monthly rents here are on average $4,000 per month.

Let's compare Tampa, FL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 26.13% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Tampa, FL are about 27.19% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 1.61% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 15 total cities near Tampa, FL in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
University, FL	N/A	$1,210	$1,675	$1,615
Brandon, FL	N/A	$1,498	$1,725	$1,985
Largo, FL	$1,463	$1,363	$1,950	$2,100
Town 'n' Country, FL	N/A	$1,600	$1,960	$2,180
Sun City Center, FL	N/A	$1,500	$2,000	$2,195
Wesley Chapel, FL	N/A	N/A	$1,948	$2,375
Riverview, FL	N/A	$1,637	$1,850	$2,400
St. Petersburg, FL	$1,325	$1,703	$2,500	$2,450
Palm Harbor, FL	N/A	$1,700	$2,100	$2,490
Clearwater, FL	$2,500	$1,600	$3,200	$3,200

Top Neighborhoods Near Tampa

There are a total of 7 neighborhoods in or near Tampa. Some of these neighborhoods include Carver City - Lincoln Gardens, Channel District, and Isla del Sol. We've included all of these top 7 neighborhoods in or near Tampa, FL in the following chart.

The average rent for these 7 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 six neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,800. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Tampa's average rent, which is only $2,598. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Tampa, Carver City - Lincoln Gardens has the most affordable average rent at $2,320 per month. Whereas, at $4,900 average rent per month, Downtown St. Petersburg is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Tampa. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Carver City - Lincoln Gardens, Tampa, FL	$1,870	$2,138	$2,933	$2,320
Channel District, Tampa, FL	$2,000	$2,583	$3,947	$2,668
Isla del Sol, St. Petersburg, FL	N/A	$2,700	$2,775	$2,775
Heritage Harbour, Myakka City, FL	N/A	N/A	$2,600	$2,800
Sand Key, Clearwater, FL	$2,600	$3,600	$4,000	$4,200
Clearwater Beach, Clearwater, FL	$2,300	$2,800	$4,000	$4,500
Downtown St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg, FL	N/A	$2,400	$5,000	$4,900

Top Counties Near Tampa

There are a total of 7 counties located by Tampa, FL. Some of these counties include New Port Richey, FL, Brandon, FL, and Ruskin, FL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,388. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. A total of 12 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Lakeland, FL. It's average rent per month is $1,850. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,725, St. Pete Beach, FL is the most expensive county by Tampa, FL.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Tampa, FL is 26.77% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Tampa, FL is 27.19% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
New Port Richey, FL	$1,675	$1,395	$1,800	$1,985
Brandon, FL	N/A	$1,500	$1,725	$2,000
Ruskin, FL	N/A	$1,575	$2,000	$2,298
Palm River-Gibsonton, FL	N/A	N/A	$1,950	$2,300
Tarpon Springs, FL	N/A	$1,850	$1,995	$2,300
St. Petersburg, FL	$1,313	$1,700	$2,495	$2,400
Tampa, FL	$1,916	$2,109	$2,156	$2,416
Wimauma-Riverview, FL	N/A	$1,747	$1,900	$2,488
Clearwater, FL	$2,000	$1,598	$2,500	$2,600
Keystone-Citrus Park, FL	N/A	$1,500	$2,000	$2,700

Top Zipcodes Near Tampa

There are a total of 29 zipcodes in or near Tampa, FL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,425. A total of 18 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 33617, Temple Terrace, FL at $1,550 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,250 per month is 33767, Clearwater, FL.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Tampa, FL is $1,769 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,300 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart 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
33767, Clearwater, FL	$2,600	$2,800	$4,000	$4,250
33706, St. Pete Beach, FL	$1,400	$2,200	$3,500	$3,725
33647, Tampa, FL	N/A	$1,450	$1,700	$1,950
33607, Tampa, FL	$1,850	$2,138	$2,898	$2,400
33606, Tampa, FL	$1,657	$1,887	$2,640	$2,500
33708, Boca Ciega, FL	$1,700	$2,275	$3,500	$3,500
34698, Dunedin, FL	$1,695	$1,769	$2,192	$2,300
34209, Bradenton, FL	N/A	$2,395	$2,800	$3,200
33578, Progress Village, FL	N/A	N/A	$1,850	$2,200
34210, Bradenton, FL	N/A	$2,000	$2,900	$3,300

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 $2,598. 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 $1,916 and an average price per square feet of $3.20. There are a total of 50 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 $2,166 and an average price per square feet of $3.77. There are a total of 333 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 $2,747 and an average price per square feet of $2.39. There are a total of 336 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 -0.70%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Tampa, FL?

A reasonable rent price in Tampa, FL is around $2,078/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.