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Rental Market Trends in Tampa, FL

What is the average rent in Tampa, FL?

$1,635/month

Average Rent

721 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-3.3%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of February 2026, the average rent in Tampa, FL is $1,635 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,626/month, which means Tampa rent prices are 1% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Tampa, you can expect to pay about $1,546 per month for a studio, $1,635 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,970 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,359 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,546/month
505 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,635/month
721 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,970/month
1,058 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,359/month
1,384 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,284/month
452 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,145/month
1,061 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,670/month
1,421 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,924/month
2,153 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,622/month
734 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,491/month
1,078 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,083/month
1,649 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$8,355/month
2,433 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,415/month
564 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,066/month
1,175 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,942/month
1,702 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,209/month
2,273 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Tampa, FL?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 3.3%, which averages out to $53 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 February 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Tampa, FL
Last Updated February 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Tampa, FL
Percentage*
Rent Range
2% Below $700/month
8% $700 - $1,000/month
34% $1,001 - $1,500/month
34% $1,501 - $2,000/month
21% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Tampa?

Based on current rent prices, Grandview Acres, Sonoma Park Condominiums and Riverwalk at Waterside Island are the most affordable neighborhoods in Tampa.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Grandview Acres
$999/month
774 Sq Ft
Sonoma Park Condominiums
$1,000/month
734 Sq Ft
Riverwalk at Waterside Island
$1,095/month
674 Sq Ft
Del Rio Estates
$1,107/month
675 Sq Ft
University Oakwoods Condominium
$1,149/month
638 Sq Ft
Plandome Heights
$1,174/month
634 Sq Ft
Towering Pines
$1,268/month
690 Sq Ft
University Square
$1,276/month
646 Sq Ft
Egypt Lake
$1,288/month
665 Sq Ft
Ralston Beach Manor
$1,294/month
608 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Tampa?

Based on current rent prices, Oakford Park, Waterfront Park and Channelside are the most expensive neighborhoods in Tampa.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Oakford Park
$2,980/month
1,156 Sq Ft
Waterfront Park
$2,714/month
765 Sq Ft
Channelside
$2,659/month
712 Sq Ft
Harbour Island
$2,592/month
728 Sq Ft
City Center Tampa
$2,525/month
736 Sq Ft
Riverfront
$2,475/month
789 Sq Ft
West Highlands
$2,455/month
735 Sq Ft
The Lodge at Hidden River
$2,389/month
826 Sq Ft
Downtown Tampa
$2,320/month
700 Sq Ft
Tampa Heights
$2,316/month
662 Sq Ft

Which Tampa neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Tampa with the most apartments available are North Tampa, Downtown Tampa and West Tampa .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Tampa
$1,450/month
736 Sq Ft
Downtown Tampa
$2,320/month
700 Sq Ft
West Tampa
$1,692/month
756 Sq Ft
South Tampa
$2,128/month
741 Sq Ft
New Tampa
$1,547/month
767 Sq Ft
Northwest Tampa
$1,534/month
713 Sq Ft
Tampa Palms
$1,505/month
743 Sq Ft
Ybor
$2,187/month
687 Sq Ft
Sun Bay South
$2,176/month
765 Sq Ft
University Square
$1,276/month
646 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Tampa, FL?

Because the average rent in Tampa is $1,635, you’ll want to make about $5,450 per month or $65,400 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 2.5% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Tampa is 8.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,546 - $2,359. You can expect to pay 6.2% more for groceries, 5.3% more for utilities, and 0.9% more for transportation.

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Apartment Averages

Grandview Acres

Tampa, FL

Oakford Park

Tampa, FL

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Advenir at The Watson

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Tampa, FL 33611

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The Pointe on Westshore

4950 W Prescott St,
Tampa, FL 33616

$1,785 - $3,095

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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 February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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