Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 16, 2026
Average rent in
Tampa, FL
Average rent in
Last updated on June 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Tampa, FL rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,979/month. Renters are paying about the same as last year, with a modest 0.8% decline that corresponds to a $14 monthly difference unlikely to affect most budgets.
Compared to national trends
Tampa sits 1.5% above the $1,950/month national median, placing it near the national average in price. The market offers 1,602 total rentals, providing a moderate inventory for renters to choose from.
Price ranges
Studios and 1-bedrooms in Tampa run around $1,398 and $1,407 per month respectively, while 2-bedrooms sit at $1,844 and 4+ bedrooms reach $3,398. Houses rent for a median of $2,550, compared to $1,719 for apartments, reflecting distinct price tiers across property types.
Neighborhood spotlight
Downtown Tampa rents rose 54.0% year over year to $4,850/month, contrasting with the citywide flat trend. Meanwhile, Culbreath Isles saw rents fall 82.4% to $2,200/month, showing significant hyperlocal variation in the Tampa market.
Median rent
Median rent in Tampa
$1,979/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Tampa is $1,979 per month as of June 2026. This is 1% above the national average rent, or $29 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Tampa
1,602
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Tampa rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Tampa, FL
Average rent prices in Tampa have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Tampa, FL
Rent prices in Tampa vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Tampa is $1,719, whereas a house costs $2,550. 1-bedroom apartments in Tampa run $1,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,736.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,397 | No Change |  10% | |
1 bedroom | $1,407 | 1% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,844 | 2% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $2,490 | No Change | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $3,397 | 1% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Carver City Lincoln Gardens | $2,388 | |
East Tampa | $1,747 | |
North Hyde Park | $2,353 | |
Old Seminole Heights | $1,800 | |
Port Tampa City | $2,800 | |
Sun Bay South | $2,650 | |
Tampa Heights | $2,600 | |
Tampa Palms | $1,805 | |
Terrace Park | $1,400 | |
West Meadows | $1,985 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,719 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,900 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,550 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $835 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,397
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,407
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,844
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,490
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,397
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
East Tampa
Average rent
$1,747
Carver City Lincoln Gardens
Average rent
$2,388
Old Seminole Heights
Average rent
$1,800
Sun Bay South
Average rent
$2,650
Terrace Park
Average rent
$1,400
West Meadows
Average rent
$1,985
Tampa Palms
Average rent
$1,805
Tampa Heights
Average rent
$2,600
Port Tampa City
Average rent
$2,800
North Hyde Park
Average rent
$2,353
Apartments
Average rent
$1,719
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$835
Last 30 days
No Change
The table above reflects average rent prices in Tampa, FL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Tampa, FL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Tampa and Brandon by all bedroom counts and property types.
Tampa
1%higher than the national median
4%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Tampa, FL is 2% lower than the median rent in Brandon, FL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,022
$2,100
8%$1,997
10%$1,795
$2,000
2%$1,850
10%$2,300
1%$2,000
8%$2,200
2%$1,657
19%$1,875
13%$2,395
1%Cost of living in Tampa, FL
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 2% lower |
| Groceries | 6% higher |
| Health | 8% lower |
| Housing | 9% lower |
| Transportation | No difference |
| Utilities | 7% higher |
Discover rentals in Tampa, FL
5d+ ago
East Tampa apartment for rent in Tampa
1506 E Columbus Dr #B, Tampa, FL 33605
Studio
0 baths
$500
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 15
5d+ ago
Sulphur Springs apartment for rent in Tampa
1 bed
2 baths
$741
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Tampa
5701 Middlesex Dr #B, Tampa, FL 33615
1 bed
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 9
5d+ ago
East Tampa apartment for rent in Tampa
1 bed
1 bath
$845
$795
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 23
5d+ ago
Bayshore Beautiful condo for rent in Tampa
3507 Bayshore Blvd #2001, Tampa, FL 33629
5 beds
5.5 baths
$25,900
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Davis Islands house for rent in Tampa
481 W Davis Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606
5 beds
5.5 baths
$25,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Ballast Point house for rent in Tampa
6220 Bayshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33611
5 beds
6.5 baths
$24,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Harbour Island townhouse for rent in Tampa
1123 Abbeys Way, Tampa, FL 33602
4 beds
4 baths
$22,500
House for rent
3h ago
Verified
1701 E 131st Ave, Tampa, FL 33612
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,049–$1,384
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available May 14
3h ago
Verified
6502 E Sligh Ave, Tampa, FL 33617
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,720–$2,545
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 11
9h ago
Verified
10246 Douglas Oaks Cir, Tampa, FL 33610
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,188–$3,451
Price drop
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
9712 Bosque Creek Cir, Tampa, FL 33619
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,446–$2,518
Price drop
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
3303 N Lakeview Dr, Tampa, FL 33618
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,172–$1,974
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
8415 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL 33604
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,183–$2,073
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
8801 Hunters Lake Dr, Tampa, FL 33647
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,475–$2,356
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
1701 E 131st Ave, Tampa, FL 33612
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,049–$1,384
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available May 14
3h ago
Verified
6502 E Sligh Ave, Tampa, FL 33617
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,720–$2,545
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 11
9h ago
Verified
10246 Douglas Oaks Cir, Tampa, FL 33610
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,188–$3,451
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Tampa, FL
Quick answers to common questions about the Tampa rental market.
How much is rent in Tampa?
The average rent in Tampa is $1,979 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Tampa?
Average rent prices in Tampa have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.
How does Tampa rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Tampa is 1% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $29 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Tampa?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Tampa are Terrace Park ($1,400/mo), East Tampa ($1,747/mo), and Old Seminole Heights ($1,800/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Tampa?
To comfortably afford rent in Tampa, you'd need to earn approximately $79,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Tampa?
Tampa's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,600 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,800 monthly. These figures represent the current market conditions across Florida's Gulf Coast metropolis.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).
For additional insights into rental trends, including month-over-month changes and historical comparisons, see Zumper's Monthly Metro Report.
Tampa Metro Report
The Zumper Tampa Metro Report analyzed active listings last month across metro cities to show the most and least expensive cities and cities with the fastest growing rents. The Florida one-bedroom median rent was $1,557 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Sarasota ranked as the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,770.
- Riverview was the second priciest city with rent at $1,600.
- Dunedin placed third with rent at $1,540.
The Least Expensive
- Lakeland was the most affordable city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,100.
- Winter Haven was the second least expensive with rent at $1,230.
- South Bradenton placed third with rent at $1,250.
The Largest Decline (Y/Y%)
- Venice had the largest annual rent price decline, falling 17.8%.
- Bradenton saw rent drop 15.1%, making it second.
- Lakeland placed third with rent decreasing 8.3%.
The Largest Decline (M/M%)
- Dunedin had the largest monthly rent price decline, down 6.1%.
- Clearwater was second with rent dropping 6%.
- South Bradenton saw rent decrease 4.6%, making it third.
About
The Zumper Tampa Metro Area Report analyzed active listings that hit the market last month. Listings are aggregated by city to calculate median asking rents.
Words by
Crystal ChenCrystal Chen is a seasoned real estate and housing market expert with more than a decade of experience analyzing rental trends, housing affordability, and urban living. At Zumper, she leads data storytelling as well as press and media relations, where she translates complex housing research into easily digestible insights for renters, industry professionals, and journalists. Her reports can be seen cited in national outlets like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and CNBC. She is passionate about helping renters navigate today’s evolving housing landscape with clarity and confidence. Living in New York City herself, she knows firsthand the chaos and challenges of navigating a competitive rental market.