The Brady at Tampa Palms
5100 Live Oaks Blvd,
Tampa, FL 33647
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Rental Market Trends in Tampa, FL
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Tampa, FL is $1,648/month.
Rent in Tampa is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,665/month.
$1,648/month
Average Rent
721 Sq Ft
Average Size
-0.8%
Change / Year
9,166
Available Apartments
Tampa rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Tampa average $1,610 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Tampa average $1,648 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Tampa average $1,984 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Tampa average $2,394 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Tampa, FL?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.8%, which averages out to $13 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Tampa, FL
September 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
1%
Below $700/month
9%
$700 - $1,000/month
34%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
33%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
24%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Tampa?
Based on current rent prices, Sulphur Springs, Forest Hills and University Square 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, Waterfront Park and Channelside 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 $1,648, you’ll want to make about $5,493 per month or $65,916 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 9.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,610 - $2,394. You can expect to pay 5.8% more for groceries, 7.2% more for utilities, and 0.2% less 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.
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One Bedroom
$778/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,052/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Tampa?
The average rent in Tampa is $1,648 per month, which is 1.0% lower than the national average of $1,665.
What is the average rent for a house in Tampa?
The average rent for a house in Tampa, FL is $2,622 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Tampa?
The average rent for a townhome in Tampa, FL is $1,937 per month.
What is the average rent for a condo in Tampa?
The average rent for a condo in Tampa, FL is $1,638 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Tampa?
Rents in Tampa, FL are decreasing, with prices down 0.8% year-over-year and $13 less per month.
What rent range is most common in Tampa?
In Tampa, FL, 34% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 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.