Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
Tampa, FL
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Tampa rent stands today
Tampa, FL rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,899/month. Renters are paying roughly the same as last year, with a negligible $2 monthly difference.
Compared to national trends
Tampa sits 0.1% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 1,586 total rentals offering a moderate-sized market for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studio rents in Tampa are $1,299/month, 1-bedrooms are $1,350/month, and 2-bedrooms are $1,800/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $2,445/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,000/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom sizes available to renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
Culbreath Isles, Culbreath Bayou, and Rivergrove neighborhoods saw steep rent declines of 80.0%, 76.4%, and 74.1% year over year, respectively. These drops contrast with the citywide flat rent trend and show localized market shifts in Tampa, FL.
Median rent
Median rent in Tampa
$1,899/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Tampa is $1,899 per month as of October 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Tampa
1,586
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 remained the same 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 $1,692, whereas a house costs $2,499. 1-bedroom apartments in Tampa run $1,488 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,735.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,299 | No Change |  7% | |
1 bedroom | $1,350 | 1% | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $1,800 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,445 | 2% |  2% | |
4 bedroom | $3,000 | 1% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Carver City Lincoln Gardens | $2,318 | |
East Tampa | $1,700 | |
Historic Ybor | $2,213 | |
North Tampa | $1,273 | |
Old Seminole Heights | $1,879 | |
Port Tampa City | $2,655 | |
Sun Bay South | $2,497 | |
Tampa Heights | $2,455 | |
Tampa Palms | $1,670 | |
West Meadows | $1,965 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,692 | No Change | 4% | |
Condos | $1,799 | No Change | 3% | |
Houses | $2,499 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $822 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,299
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,445
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
Old Seminole Heights
Average rent
$1,879
Sun Bay South
Average rent
$2,497
East Tampa
Average rent
$1,700
Carver City Lincoln Gardens
Average rent
$2,318
West Meadows
Average rent
$1,965
Tampa Heights
Average rent
$2,455
Tampa Palms
Average rent
$1,670
North Tampa
Average rent
$1,273
Historic Ybor
Average rent
$2,213
Port Tampa City
Average rent
$2,655
Apartments
Average rent
$1,692
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,799
Last year
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,499
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$822
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
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
$1,973
3%$1,949
12%$2,000
13%$1,791
2%$2,000
7%$1,724
12%$2,250
2%$2,000
5%$2,200
2%$1,530
9%$1,769
6%$2,300
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 | 1% higher |
| Groceries | 5% higher |
| Health | 1% higher |
| Housing | 11% lower |
| Transportation | 4% higher |
| Utilities | 9% higher |
Discover rentals in Tampa, FL
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Tampa
1 bed
1 bath
$825
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 13
5d+ ago
Northeast MacFarlane house for rent in Tampa
3408 W Cordelia St, Tampa, FL 33607
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 22
5d+ ago
House for rent in Tampa
9613 Barnside Pl, Tampa, FL 33635
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
V. M. Ybor apartment for rent in Tampa
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 16
5d+ ago
Ballast Point house for rent in Tampa
6220 Bayshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33611
5 beds
6.5 baths
$31,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House 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
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Davis Islands house for rent in Tampa
21 Baffin Ave, Tampa, FL 33606
5 beds
4 baths
$22,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
2d ago
Verified
3730 W Bay Ave, Tampa, FL 33611
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,350–$1,650
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
8210 Solano Bay Loop, Tampa, FL 33635
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,434–$3,694
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
11h ago
19h ago
Verified
4949 Marbrisa Dr, Tampa, FL 33624
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,310–$2,778
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
511 S Westland Ave, Tampa, FL 33606
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,500–$1,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 7
17h ago
Verified
9712 Bosque Creek Cir, Tampa, FL 33619
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,447–$2,917
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
8801 Hunters Lake Dr, Tampa, FL 33647
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,400–$2,772
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4714 N Habana Ave, Tampa, FL 33614
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,210–$2,037
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 15-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3730 W Bay Ave, Tampa, FL 33611
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,350–$1,650
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
8210 Solano Bay Loop, Tampa, FL 33635
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,434–$3,694
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
11h ago
19h ago
Verified
4949 Marbrisa Dr, Tampa, FL 33624
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,310–$2,778
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.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 $1,899 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Tampa?
Average rent prices in Tampa have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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 North Tampa ($1,273/mo), Tampa Palms ($1,670/mo), and East Tampa ($1,700/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 $1,534 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Venice ranked as the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,820.
- Sarasota was the second priciest with rent at $1,700.
- Riverview placed third with rent at $1,650.
The Least Expensive
- Lakeland was the most affordable city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,100.
- Winter Haven ranked as the second least expensive with rent at $1,200.
- Temple Terrace placed third with rent at $1,240.
The Largest Decline (Y/Y%)
- Temple Terrace had the largest annual rent price decline, falling 11.4%.
- Lakeland saw rent drop 9.1%, making it second.
- Wesley Chapel placed third with rent decreasing 7.9%.
The Largest Decline (M/M%)
- Temple Terrace had the largest monthly rent price decline, down 4.6%.
- South Bradenton was second with rent dropping 3.8%.
- Lakeland saw rent decrease 3.5%, 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.