Last updated on June 8, 2026

Average rent in
East Tampa, Tampa, FL

Median rent

Median rent in East Tampa

$1,745/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in East Tampa is $1,745 per month as of June 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $205 less per month.

$1.59

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in East Tampa

94

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of East Tampa rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in East Tampa, Tampa, FL

Average rent prices in East Tampa have increased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 $1,600, whereas a house costs $2,075. 1-bedroom apartments in East Tampa run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,625.

Listings

Studio

$1,836

22%

-

1 bedroom

$848

1%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,637

3%

14%

3 bedroom

$1,995

2%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,225

5%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,836

Last 30 days

22%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$848

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,637

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,225

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

2%

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$1,745
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,650
decreased by15%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in East Tampa, Tampa, FL is 6% higher 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

3005 Sanchez St #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Tampa apartment for rent in Tampa

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

$1,125

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available May 9

2909 N 17th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Tampa house for rent in Tampa

House for rent

2802 Banza St #A - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

East Tampa house for rent in Tampa

House for rent

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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 $1,745 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in East Tampa?

Average rent prices in East Tampa have increased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

How does East Tampa rent compare to the national average?

Rent in East Tampa is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $205 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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