Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
Tarpon Springs, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Tarpon Springs, FL rent slipped 7.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,940/month. Renters today are paying $160 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Tarpon Springs runs 2.1% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it slightly above the national average with 66 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studio rents in Tarpon Springs sit at $1,300/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,453/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,725/month, with 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,250/month and $2,718/month respectively. The city's rental inventory is mostly houses and condos, with apartments making up 13.8%.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Tarpon Shores saw a 53.9% rise in rent year over year, contrasting with the citywide decline. This neighborhood's increase reflects localized strength within Tarpon Springs' rental market.

Median rent

Median rent in Tarpon Springs

$1,940/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Tarpon Springs is $1,940 per month as of October 2026. This is 2% above the national average rent, or $40 more per month.

$1.65

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Tarpon Springs

66

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Tarpon Springs rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 remained the same 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 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 $1,644, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Tarpon Springs run $1,456 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,698.

Listings

Studio

$1,300

No Change

25%

1 bedroom

$1,453

12%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,725

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,250

No Change

11%

4 bedroom

$2,717

No Change

33%

Studio

Average rent

$1,300

Last year

25%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,453

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,725

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,717

Last year

33%

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$1,940
increased by2%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,050
increased by61%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Tarpon Springs, FL is 36% lower than the median rent in Belleair, FL.

Discover rentals in Tarpon Springs, FL

1788 Poinsettia Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Tarpon Springs

Residential Lease, TARPON SPRINGS, FL

1788 Poinsettia Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
39650 Usn #141 - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

House for rent in Tarpon Springs

2 beds

2 baths

$1,465

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
The Flats at Tarpon Springs - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

The Flats at Tarpon Springs

501 St Michaels Way, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

2 beds

2 baths

$1,495

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
605 S Disston Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Citizens Alliance For Progress apartment for rent in Tarpon Springs

Residential Lease, TARPON SPRINGS, FL

605 S Disston Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

3 beds

1 bath

$1,500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,940 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Tarpon Springs?

Average rent prices in Tarpon Springs have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

How does Tarpon Springs rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Tarpon Springs is 2% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $40 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Tarpon Springs?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Tarpon Springs are Beckett Bay ($1,450/mo), Forest Ridge ($1,512/mo), and Citizens Alliance For Progress ($1,899/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 $78,000/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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