Last updated on September 15, 2026

Average rent in
Tarpon Springs, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Tarpon Springs rent stands today

    Tarpon Springs, FL rent slipped 2.1% year over year, with a current median of $2,056/month. Renters today are paying $61 less per month on average than last year, continuing a modest cooldown in the market.

  • Tarpon Springs runs 8.2% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced market with 62 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studio rents in Tarpon Springs sit around $1,300/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,250/month, and 2-bedrooms at $2,000/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,272/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,850/month. Houses rent for a median of $2,400/month while apartments sit at $1,800/month, reflecting distinct price tiers across property types.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Pointe Alexis rents fell 40.7% year over year to $1,600/month across 24 rentals, a sharp contrast to the citywide decline of 2.1%. Tarpon Shores saw rents rise 45.3% to $2,034/month, showing divergent neighborhood trends within Tarpon Springs.

Median rent

Median rent in Tarpon Springs

$2,056/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Tarpon Springs is $2,056 per month as of September 2026. This is 8% above the national average rent, or $156 more per month.

$1.73

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Tarpon Springs

62

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Tarpon Springs rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Tarpon Springs, FL

Average rent prices in Tarpon Springs have decreased by 3% 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 Tarpon Springs, FL

Rent prices in Tarpon Springs vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Tarpon Springs is $1,800, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Tarpon Springs run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,959.

Listings

Studio

$1,300

13%

28%

1 bedroom

$1,250

3%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,000

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,272

8%

1%

4 bedroom

$3,850

No Change

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

28%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,272

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,850

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Tarpon Springs, 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 Tarpon Springs, FL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Tarpon Springs and Belleair by all bedroom counts and property types.

Tarpon Springs

Median rent price$2,056
increased by8%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,650
increased by39%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Tarpon Springs, FL is 22% lower than the median rent in Belleair, FL.

Discover rentals in Tarpon Springs, FL

503 E Curlew Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Tarpon Springs

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,295

542 Division St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Tarpon Springs

Residential Lease, TARPON SPRINGS, FL

542 Division St, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

1788 Poinsettia Ave #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Tarpon Springs

Poinsettia Duplex in Tarpon Springs

1788 Poinsettia Ave #B, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

The Flats at Tarpon Springs - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

The Flats at Tarpon Springs

501 St Michaels Way, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

2 beds

2 baths

$1,495

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Frequently asked questions for Tarpon Springs, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the Tarpon Springs rental market.

How much is rent in Tarpon Springs?

The average rent in Tarpon Springs is $2,056 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Tarpon Springs?

Average rent prices in Tarpon Springs have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Tarpon Springs rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Tarpon Springs is 8% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $156 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Tarpon Springs?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Tarpon Springs are Beckett Bay ($1,400/mo), Pointe Alexis ($1,600/mo), and Woods At Anderson Park ($1,662/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Tarpon Springs?

To comfortably afford rent in Tarpon Springs, you'd need to earn approximately $82,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Tarpon Springs?

September offers the lowest rents in Tarpon Springs, with fall months like July and November being less competitive for renters. April sees the highest rents, creating roughly a 9% difference between peak and off-peak pricing.

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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