Average Rent in Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL

Average rent prices in Tampa St Petersburg have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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-St. Petersburg, FL

Rent prices in Tampa St Petersburg vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Tampa St Petersburg is $1,897, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Tampa St Petersburg run $2,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.


Studio	$2,250	69%	181%
1 bedroom	$1,175	6%	5%
2 bedroom	$1,749	1%	7%
3 bedroom	$2,150	2%	7%
4 bedroom	$2,500	No Change	4%

		Listings
Asbel Creek	$2,215
Ballantrae	$2,400
Boca Ciega Ridge	$3,500
Grand Oaks	$2,124
Gulf Harbors Condominiums	$1,500
Lakeside	$1,795
Lexington Oaks	$2,200
New River Lakes	$2,250
Seven Springs Homes	$1,685
Seven Springs Villas Condominiums	$1,700


Apartments	$1,897	1%	No Change
Condos	$1,500	2%	No Change
Houses	$2,200	1%	No Change
Rooms	$750	7%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

69%

Last year

181%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,175

Last 30 days

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,749

Last 30 days

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

The table above reflects average rent prices in Tampa-St. Petersburg, 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 St Petersburg, FL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Tampa St Petersburg and Dunedin by all bedroom counts and property types.

Tampa St Petersburg

Median rent price$2,145

13%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,872

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Tampa St Petersburg, FL is 15% higher than the median rent in Dunedin, FL.

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$2,300

Discover rentals in Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL

5d+ ago

9.3

Excellent

Verified

Coral Key

9926 Grace Dr, Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL 34668

2 beds

1 bath

$900–$1,499

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Call

5d+ ago

Florida Trailer Estates apartment for rent in Tampa-St. Petersburg

Residential Lease, ZEPHYRHILLS, FL

6240 Connecticut St, Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL 33542

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

Apartment for rent

4d ago

8.5

Very good

16203 US Highway 19

16203 Us Highway 19, Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL 34667

2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,295–$1,300

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Seven Springs Homes house for rent in Tampa-St. Petersburg

Residential Lease, NEW PORT RICHEY, FL

3506 Monte Rio St, Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL 34655

3 beds

2 baths

$1,690

House for rent

Age restricted

New construction

14h ago

Forest Lake Estates Mobile Home Park Co-op apartment for rent in Tampa-St. Petersburg

Manufactured In Park, Zephyrhills, FL

6429 Forest Lake Dr #12, Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL 33540

3 beds

2 baths

$1,699

Apartment for rent

Age restricted

1d ago

Verified

Forest Lake Estates

6429 Forest Lake Dr, Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL 33540

3 beds

2 baths

$1,699

House for rent

5d+ ago

Venice Estates apartment for rent in Tampa-St. Petersburg

3153 Lodi Dr, Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL 34655

3 beds

2 baths

$1,725

Apartment for rent

4d ago

Park Lake Estates house for rent in Tampa-St. Petersburg

3 Bedroom Pet-Friendly Home in New Port Richey, FL with Main Street Renewal

8101 Brown Pelican Ave, Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL 34653

3 beds

2 baths

$1,900

$1,765

Price drop

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the Tampa St Petersburg rental market.

How much is rent in Tampa St Petersburg?

The average rent in Tampa St Petersburg is $2,145 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Tampa St Petersburg?

Average rent prices in Tampa St Petersburg have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Tampa St Petersburg rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Tampa St Petersburg is 13% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $245 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Tampa St Petersburg?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Tampa St Petersburg are Gulf Harbors Condominiums ($1,500/mo), Seven Springs Homes ($1,685/mo), and Seven Springs Villas Condominiums ($1,700/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Tampa St Petersburg?

To comfortably afford rent in Tampa St Petersburg, you'd need to earn approximately $86,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Tampa St Petersburg?

December offers the best rental deals in Tampa-St. Petersburg with the lowest rents of the year, while January sees peak pricing with roughly a 4.6% difference between the months. October also presents good opportunities with reduced competition among renters.

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).