The Brady at Tampa Palms
5100 Live Oaks Blvd,
Tampa, FL 33647
$1,220 - $2,255
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Tampa, FL
What is the average rent in Tampa, FL?
$1,651/month
Average Rent
721 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-2.1%
Decrease in the Last Year
Tampa, FL Rental Market Overview
The average rent in Tampa, FL is $1,651 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,644/month, which means Tampa rent prices are 0% higher than the national average.
- Studio apartments in Tampa average $1,578 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Tampa average $1,651 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Tampa average $1,981 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Tampa average $2,426 or more per month.
Data Updated: June, 2026
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How much has average rent changed in Tampa, FL?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.1%, which averages out to $35 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Rent Ranges in Tampa, FL
Last Updated June 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
2%
Below $700/month
8%
$700 - $1,000/month
34%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
33%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
23%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Tampa?
Based on current rent prices, University Square, Egypt Lake and Forest Hills are the most affordable neighborhoods in Tampa.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Tampa?
Based on current rent prices, Oakford Park, Channelside and Waterfront Park are the most expensive neighborhoods in Tampa.
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Which Tampa neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Tampa with the most apartments available are Downtown Tampa, West Tampa and South Tampa .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Tampa, FL?
Because the average rent in Tampa is $1,651, you’ll want to make about $5,503 per month or $66,036 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Tampa, FL is 2.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Tampa is 10.4% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,578 - $2,426. You can expect to pay 5.6% more for groceries, 7.1% more for utilities, and 1.2% more for transportation.
How does Tampa, FL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Tampa, FL to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$1,059/month
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One Bedroom
$1,169/month
$1,647/month
Two Bedroom
$1,393/month
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Three Bedroom
$1,586/month
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.