Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Average rent in
Tampa, FL
Average rent in
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Tampa, FL rent slipped 4.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,900/month. Renters today are paying $76 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Tampa, FL rent sits at the national median of $1,900/month, making it a mid-tier metro with 1,494 total rentals available across the city.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for about $1,200/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,396/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,799/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $2,400/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,050/month. The bedroom mix is diverse, with 2-bed and 3-bed units comprising over half the inventory.
Neighborhood spotlight
Culbreath Bayou saw rents fall 84.0% year over year to $2,400/month, while Culbreath Isles and South Westshore also declined by 75.1% and 70.0%, respectively. These steep drops contrast with the citywide decline of 4.2%, showing localized market shifts in Tampa, FL.
Median rent
Median rent in Tampa
$1,900/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Tampa is $1,900 per month as of September 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Tampa
1,494
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 4% 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 $1,689, whereas a house costs $2,475. 1-bedroom apartments in Tampa run $1,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,725.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,200 |  1% | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $1,396 | No Change | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $1,799 | 2% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $2,400 | 2% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $3,050 | 2% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Carver City Lincoln Gardens | $2,233 | |
Courier City Oscawana | $2,400 | |
East Tampa | $1,695 | |
Old Seminole Heights | $1,670 | |
Port Tampa City | $2,650 | |
Sun Bay South | $2,495 | |
Tampa Heights | $2,385 | |
Tampa Palms | $1,694 | |
Terrace Park | $1,337 | |
West Meadows | $1,955 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,689 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,800 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,475 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $822 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,396
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,799
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,050
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
Sun Bay South
Average rent
$2,495
Carver City Lincoln Gardens
Average rent
$2,233
Old Seminole Heights
Average rent
$1,670
East Tampa
Average rent
$1,695
West Meadows
Average rent
$1,955
Tampa Palms
Average rent
$1,694
Port Tampa City
Average rent
$2,650
Tampa Heights
Average rent
$2,385
Courier City Oscawana
Average rent
$2,400
Terrace Park
Average rent
$1,337
Apartments
Average rent
$1,689
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$2,475
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$822
Last 30 days
3%
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
Equal to the the national median
4%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Tampa, FL is 4% lower than the median rent in Brandon, FL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,975
2%$1,900
9%$1,895
13%$1,750
11%$2,095
9%$1,847
10%$2,250
$1,995
1%$2,100
3%$1,499
11%$1,820
5%$2,295
5%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
Tampa Heights apartment for rent in Tampa
1 bed
1 bath
$765
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 7
3d ago
12406 N 15th St, Tampa, FL 33612
1–2 beds
1 bath
$850–$1,455
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2111 N Albany Ave, Tampa, FL 33607
2–4 beds
2–4 baths
$899–$1,299
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Tampa condo for rent in Tampa
1000 Water St #2501A, Tampa, FL 33602
3 beds
3.5 baths
$24,000
Condo 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
5d+ ago
Bayshore Gardens condo for rent in Tampa
2910 W Barcelona St #604, Tampa, FL 33629
3 beds
3.5 baths
$22,000
Condo for rent
2d ago
Verified
1701 E 131st Ave, Tampa, FL 33612
1–2 beds
1 bath
$899–$1,199
Apartment for rent
Available May 14
3h ago
Verified
4949 Marbrisa Dr, Tampa, FL 33624
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,397–$2,827
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
8210 Solano Bay Loop, Tampa, FL 33635
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,302–$3,160
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
8024 Hidden River Dr, Tampa, FL 33617
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,200–$1,750
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 17
1d ago
Verified
4714 N Habana Ave, Tampa, FL 33614
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,080–$1,770
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3303 N Lakeview Dr, Tampa, FL 33618
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,145–$2,452
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2902 Sycamore Ct, Tampa, FL 33613
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,125–$1,750
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 14
3h ago
Verified
4949 Marbrisa Dr, Tampa, FL 33624
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,397–$2,827
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
8210 Solano Bay Loop, Tampa, FL 33635
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,302–$3,160
Price drop
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
11500 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,309–$1,797
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 $1,900 per month as of September 12, 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 4% since last year.
How does Tampa rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Tampa is roughly the same as the national average.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Tampa?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Tampa are Terrace Park ($1,337/mo), Old Seminole Heights ($1,670/mo), and Tampa Palms ($1,694/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Tampa?
To comfortably afford rent in Tampa, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Tampa?
Fall and winter months offer the best rental deals in Tampa, with October seeing the lowest rents and December being the least competitive month. June has the highest rent, creating about a 5% difference between peak and off-peak pricing.
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 $1,537 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Sarasota ranked as the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,740.
- Venice was the second priciest with rent at $1,720.
- Riverview placed third with rent at $1,680.
The Least Expensive
- Lakeland was the most affordable city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,140.
- Winter Haven ranked as the second least expensive with rent at $1,200.
- Tarpon Springs placed third with rent at $1,290.
The Largest Decline (Y/Y%)
- Bradenton had the largest annual rent price decline, falling 10%.
- Wesley Chapel saw rent drop 7.3%, making it second.
- Clearwater placed third with rent decreasing 6.7%.
The Largest Decline (M/M%)
- Tarpon Springs had the largest monthly rent price decline, down 5.1%.
- Pinellas Park was second with rent dropping 3.8%.
- Lakeland saw rent decrease 3.4%, 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.
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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.