Last updated on June 9, 2026

Average rent in
Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL

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 $2,200/month. Month over month, rent increased 1.8%, showing a recent upward shift in prices despite the slight yearly decline of $72 per month.

  • Tampa St Petersburg runs 12.8% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a pricier metro with a total rental inventory of 152 units.

  • Price ranges

    1-bedroom units in Tampa St Petersburg rent for $1,850/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,800/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,180/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,615/month. Houses have a median rent of $2,295/month while apartments are slightly lower at $2,175/month, offering renters a range of options across unit types.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Riverchase rents fell 52.0% year over year to $1,922/month, and Oak Ridge declined 51.6% to $1,499/month. These steep local drops contrast with the broadly flat citywide trend and show significant variation within Tampa St Petersburg's rental market.

Median rent

Median rent in Tampa St Petersburg

$2,200/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Tampa St Petersburg is $2,200 per month as of June 2026. This is 13% above the national average rent, or $250 more per month.

$1.39

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Tampa St Petersburg

152

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Tampa St Petersburg rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL

Average rent prices in Tampa St Petersburg have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $2,175, whereas a house costs $2,295. 1-bedroom apartments in Tampa St Petersburg run $800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,039.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,850

4%

84%

2 bedroom

$1,800

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,180

No Change

5%

4 bedroom

$2,615

2%

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

84%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,180

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,615

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

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$2,200
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,000
increased by3%

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.

Discover rentals in Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL

9723 Tom St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Parkwood Acres apartment for rent in Tampa-St. Petersburg

Mobile Home - HUDSON, FL

9723 Tom St, Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL 34669

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

11105 Pinto Dr - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Lakewood Acres apartment for rent in Tampa-St. Petersburg

Mobile Home - HUDSON, FL

11105 Pinto Dr, Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL 34669

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

Apartment for rent

11550 Baywood Meadows Dr #7 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Baywood Meadows Condominiums condo for rent in Tampa-St. Petersburg

Condominium - NEW PORT RICHEY, FL

11550 Baywood Meadows Dr #7, Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL 34654

2 beds

1 bath

$1,495

Condo for rent

4754 Marine Pkwy #102I - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Gulf Harbors Condominiums condo for rent in Tampa-St. Petersburg

Condominium - NEW PORT RICHEY, FL

4754 Marine Pkwy #102I, Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL 34652

2 beds

2 baths

$1,500

Condo 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 $2,200 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Tampa St Petersburg?

Average rent prices in Tampa St Petersburg have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 ($1,600/mo), Seven Springs Villas Condominiums ($1,775/mo), and Deer Park ($1,775/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?

Tampa-St. Petersburg's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,300 per month, while 2-bedroom units rent for around $1,800 monthly. These figures reflect current market conditions in Florida's second-largest metropolitan area.

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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