Last updated on September 7, 2026

Average rent in
East Tampa, Tampa, FL

Median rent

Median rent in East Tampa

$1,750/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in East Tampa is $1,750 per month as of September 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $150 less per month.

$1.41

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in East Tampa

68

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of East Tampa rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in East Tampa, Tampa, FL

Average rent prices in East Tampa have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 East Tampa, Tampa, FL

Rent prices in East Tampa vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in East Tampa is $1,200, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in East Tampa run $1,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,550.

Listings

Studio

$1,890

5%

-

1 bedroom

$822

5%

12%

2 bedroom

$1,622

1%

9%

3 bedroom

$2,000

1%

No Change

4 bedroom

$3,200

6%

40%

Studio

Average rent

$1,890

Last 30 days

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$822

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,622

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

40%

The table above reflects average rent prices in East Tampa, 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 East Tampa, Tampa, FL compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in East Tampa and Grant Park by all bedroom counts and property types.

East Tampa

Median rent price$1,750
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,972
increased by4%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in East Tampa, Tampa, FL is 11% lower than the median rent in Grant Park, Tampa, FL.

Discover rentals in East Tampa, Tampa, FL

1506 E Columbus Dr #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Tampa apartment for rent in Tampa

1506 East Columbus Drive - B

1506 E Columbus Dr #B, Tampa, FL 33605

Studio

0 baths

$500

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 15

1914 E 19th Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

East Tampa house for rent in Tampa

3 beds

2 baths

$1,350

House for rent

Available Sep 2

1913 E 19th Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

East Tampa house for rent in Tampa

House for rent

Available Sep 1

3405 E 21st Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Tampa condo for rent in Tampa

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

Condo for rent

Available Aug 27

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Frequently asked questions for East Tampa, Tampa, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the East Tampa rental market.

How much is rent in East Tampa?

The average rent in East Tampa is $1,750 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in East Tampa?

Average rent prices in East Tampa have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does East Tampa rent compare to the national average?

Rent in East Tampa is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in East Tampa?

To comfortably afford rent in East Tampa, you'd need to earn approximately $70,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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