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Rental Market Trends in Tampa, FL

What is the average rent in Tampa, FL?

$1,646/month

Average Rent

719 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Tampa, FL is $1,646 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,640/month, which means Tampa rent prices are 0% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Tampa, you can expect to pay about $1,573 per month for a studio, $1,646 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,987 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,413 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,573/month
502 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,646/month
719 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,987/month
1,058 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,413/month
1,381 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,387/month
421 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,035/month
992 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,653/month
1,404 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,542/month
2,324 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,631/month
740 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,271/month
1,076 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,942/month
1,595 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$7,011/month
1,998 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,653/month
707 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,979/month
1,156 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,210/month
1,740 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,773/month
2,402 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Tampa, FL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.7%, which averages out to $12 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Tampa?

Based on current rent prices, Scott's Little Farms, Sonoma Park Condominiums and Riverwalk at Waterside Island are the most affordable neighborhoods in Tampa.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Scott's Little Farms
$1,115/month
593 Sq Ft
Sonoma Park Condominiums
$1,147/month
614 Sq Ft
Riverwalk at Waterside Island
$1,155/month
629 Sq Ft
Del Rio Estates
$1,188/month
636 Sq Ft
University Oakwoods Condominium
$1,205/month
607 Sq Ft
Northeast Community
$1,213/month
701 Sq Ft
Sherwood Heights
$1,235/month
751 Sq Ft
Plandome Heights
$1,241/month
605 Sq Ft
Town'n Country Park
$1,253/month
701 Sq Ft
University Square
$1,269/month
629 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Tampa?

Based on current rent prices, Harbour Island, Channelside and City Center Tampa are the most expensive neighborhoods in Tampa.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Harbour Island
$2,761/month
756 Sq Ft
Channelside
$2,731/month
710 Sq Ft
City Center Tampa
$2,718/month
729 Sq Ft
Waterfront Park
$2,716/month
767 Sq Ft
Riverfront
$2,551/month
776 Sq Ft
Oakford Park
$2,502/month
653 Sq Ft
Downtown Tampa
$2,398/month
709 Sq Ft
Beach Park
$2,376/month
802 Sq Ft
Tampa Heights Historic District
$2,313/month
663 Sq Ft
Tampa Heights
$2,302/month
666 Sq Ft

Which Tampa neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Tampa
$2,398/month
709 Sq Ft
North Tampa
$1,462/month
724 Sq Ft
West Tampa
$1,690/month
760 Sq Ft
South Tampa
$2,068/month
717 Sq Ft
New Tampa
$1,618/month
783 Sq Ft
Northwest Tampa
$1,541/month
719 Sq Ft
Tampa Palms
$1,516/month
754 Sq Ft
Carrollwood
$1,476/month
708 Sq Ft
University Square
$1,269/month
629 Sq Ft
City Center Tampa
$2,718/month
729 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 $1,646, you’ll want to make about $5,486 per month or $65,832 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 2.6% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Tampa is 5.9% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,573 - $2,413. You can expect to pay 5.7% more for groceries, 1.0% more for utilities, and 2.6% more for transportation.

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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.

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Apartment Averages

Scott's Little Farms

Tampa, FL

Harbour Island

Tampa, FL

Studio
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$2,216/month
One Bedroom
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$2,653/month
Two Bedroom
-
$3,487/month
Three Bedroom
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$2,767/month
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The Brady at Tampa Palms

5100 Live Oaks Blvd,
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$1,310 - $4,040

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The Pointe on Westshore

4950 W Prescott St,
Tampa, FL 33616

$1,990 - $3,385

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The Cottages at Cypress Cay

15081 Cypress Cay Blvd,
Lutz, FL 33559

$1,699 - $3,049

1-3 Beds

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Inscription Channel District

1250 E Madison St,
Tampa, FL 33602

$2,045 - $3,590

Studio - 2 Beds

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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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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