Bedroom count
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Last updated on July 25, 2026
Average rent in
Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL
Average rent in
Last updated on July 25, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Tampa St Petersburg rent stands today
Tampa St Petersburg, FL rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,195/month. Renters are paying $37 less per month on average than last year, with little change in the overall market.
Compared to national trends
Tampa St Petersburg runs 12.8% more expensive than the $1,945/month national median, positioning it as a pricier metro with 159 total rentals available.
Price ranges
In Tampa St Petersburg, studios rent for $1,450/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,125/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,950/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,125/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,530/month. The bedroom mix is weighted toward 3-bed and 4+ bed units.
Neighborhood spotlight
Brookfield rents fell 53.2% year over year to $1,625/month across 23 rentals, and Magnolia Estates declined 52.0% to $1,550/month. These steep drops contrast with the citywide flat trend and show localized market shifts.
Median rent
Median rent in Tampa St Petersburg
$2,195/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Tampa St Petersburg is $2,195 per month as of July 2026. This is 13% above the national average rent, or $250 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Tampa St Petersburg
159
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Tampa St Petersburg rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL
Average rent prices in Tampa St Petersburg 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-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 $2,052, whereas a house costs $2,245. 1-bedroom apartments in Tampa St Petersburg run $1,602 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,039.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,450 | No Change |  81% | |
1 bedroom | $1,125 | 5% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,950 | 1% | 22% | |
3 bedroom | $2,125 | No Change |  4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,530 | 1% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Ballantrae | $2,500 | |
Edgewater At Grand Oaks | $2,245 | |
Forest Lake Estates Mobile Home Park Co Op | $1,699 | |
Gulf Harbors Condominiums | $1,575 | |
Lexington Oaks | $2,400 | |
New River Lakes | $2,345 | |
Seven Springs Homes | $1,775 | |
Seven Springs Villas Condominiums | $1,762 | |
Stagecoach Village | $2,164 | |
Ventana Townhomes At Waters Edge | $1,850 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,052 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,595 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,245 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $797 | 3% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,450
Last year
81%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,125
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
22%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,125
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,530
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
New River Lakes
Average rent
$2,345
Seven Springs Homes
Average rent
$1,775
Lexington Oaks
Average rent
$2,400
Gulf Harbors Condominiums
Average rent
$1,575
Seven Springs Villas Condominiums
Average rent
$1,762
Ballantrae
Average rent
$2,500
Stagecoach Village
Average rent
$2,164
Ventana Townhomes At Waters Edge
Average rent
$1,850
Forest Lake Estates Mobile Home Park Co Op
Average rent
$1,699
Edgewater At Grand Oaks
Average rent
$2,245
Apartments
Average rent
$2,052
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,245
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$797
Last 30 days
3%
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
13%higher than the national median
3%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Tampa St Petersburg, FL is 10% higher than the median rent in Dunedin, FL.
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2%Discover rentals in Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL
1d ago
Florida Trailer Estates apartment for rent in Tampa-St. Petersburg
6240 Connecticut St, Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL 33542
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
2d ago
16203 Us Highway 19, Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL 34667
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,295–$1,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Gulf Harbors Condominiums condo for rent in Tampa-St. Petersburg
2 beds
2 baths
$1,400
Condo for rent
Available Jul 17
5d+ ago
Baywood Meadows Condominiums condo for rent in Tampa-St. Petersburg
3 beds
2 baths
$1,425
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Riverside Club apartment for rent in Tampa-St. Petersburg
2 beds
2 baths
$20,400
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$5,313
$5,183
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Shipwatch Yacht Club condo for rent in Tampa-St. Petersburg
11730 Shipwatch Dr #305, Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL 33774
2 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Sea Pines house for rent in Tampa-St. Petersburg
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,900
$3,200
Price drop
House for rent
7h ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$3,400
$2,020
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 21
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$2,005
$1,865
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 28
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,030
House for rent
Available Aug 13
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$2,765
$2,630
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 7
7h ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$3,400
$2,020
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 21
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$2,005
$1,865
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 28
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,030
House for rent
Available Aug 13
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$2,765
$2,630
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 7
7h ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$3,400
$2,020
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 21
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$2,005
$1,865
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 28
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,030
House for rent
Available Aug 13
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$2,765
$2,630
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 7
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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 $2,195 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Tampa St Petersburg?
Average rent prices in Tampa St Petersburg have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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 $250 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Tampa St Petersburg?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Tampa St Petersburg are Gulf Harbors Condominiums ($1,575/mo), Forest Lake Estates Mobile Home Park Co Op ($1,699/mo), and Seven Springs Villas Condominiums ($1,762/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 $88,000/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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Tampa-St. Petersburg average around $1,240/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,790/month.
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).