Average Rent in Tampa, FL

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Current Versus Historical Tampa, FL Rents

Tampa rentals average $1,795 for a studio rental to $3,750 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,400, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in November 2024, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $672 (41.58%) year-over-year from $1,616 to $2,288. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $292 (17.07%) year-over-year from $1,708 to $2,000. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $108 (-5.10%) year-over-year from $2,108 to $2,000. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $68 (2.56%) year-over-year from $2,633 to $2,700. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $725 (22.83%) year-over-year from $3,175 to $3,900. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 7.81% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 11.11% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.40% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.01% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.46% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Nov 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$2.99	$2,288	$1,616 (41.58%)	$1,887 (21.23%)
1 BR	$2.88	$2,000	$1,708 (17.07%)	$1,607 (24.48%)
2 BR	$2.13	$2,000	$2,108 (-5.10%)	$1,818 (10.01%)
3 BR	$2.06	$2,700	$2,633 (2.56%)	$2,272 (18.86%)
4+ BR	$1.78	$3,900	$3,175 (22.83%)	$2,654 (46.94%)

Historical Rents in Tampa, FL

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Top Cities Near Tampa

There are a total of 10 cities nearby Tampa. The average rent in Tampa is currently $2,300 per month. A total of 7 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Lakeland, FL, with an average rent of $1,895, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Tampa, FL is Clearwater, FL. Monthly rents here are on average $3,400 per month.

Let's compare Tampa, FL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 25.98% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Tampa, FL are about 11.02% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 2.78% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities near Tampa, FL in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Lakeland, FL	N/A	$1,250	$1,600	$1,895
Largo, FL	N/A	$1,495	$1,925	$1,925
Brandon, FL	N/A	$1,425	$1,688	$2,100
Palm Harbor, FL	N/A	$1,600	$2,000	$2,200
Town 'n' Country, FL	N/A	$1,423	$1,965	$2,300
Wesley Chapel, FL	N/A	$1,500	$1,800	$2,300
Riverview, FL	N/A	$1,724	$1,850	$2,395
St. Petersburg, FL	$1,398	$1,775	$2,445	$2,495
Bradenton, FL	$1,173	$1,600	$2,900	$2,800
Clearwater, FL	$2,550	$1,600	$3,500	$3,400

Top Neighborhoods Near Tampa

There are a total of 5 neighborhoods in or near Tampa. Some of these neighborhoods include Carver City - Lincoln Gardens, Heritage Harbour, and Uptown Tampa. We've included all of these top 5 neighborhoods in or near Tampa, FL in the following chart.

The average rent for these 5 neighborhoods in or near Tampa, FL is currently around $3,390 per month. Meaning, only five neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,390. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Tampa's average rent, which is only $2,400. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Tampa, Carver City - Lincoln Gardens has the most affordable average rent at $2,553 per month. Whereas, at $5,000 average rent per month, Clearwater Beach is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Tampa. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Carver City - Lincoln Gardens, Tampa, FL	$1,826	$2,167	$2,889	$2,553
Heritage Harbour, Myakka City, FL	N/A	N/A	$2,500	$2,895
Uptown Tampa, Tampa, FL	N/A	$3,330	$4,960	$3,390
Sand Key, Clearwater, FL	$2,650	$3,150	$4,000	$4,000
Clearwater Beach, Clearwater, FL	$2,900	$3,250	$4,500	$5,000

Top Counties Near Tampa

There are a total of 5 counties located by Tampa, FL. Some of these counties include New Port Richey, FL, Brandon, FL, and Tarpon Springs, FL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,411. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 9 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Lakeland, FL. It's average rent per month is $1,930. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,000, St. Pete Beach, FL is the most expensive county by Tampa, FL.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Tampa, FL is 26.58% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Tampa, FL is 8.51% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
New Port Richey, FL	N/A	$1,200	$1,700	$2,000
Brandon, FL	N/A	$1,425	$1,688	$2,100
Tarpon Springs, FL	N/A	$1,550	$2,000	$2,200
Palm River-Gibsonton, FL	N/A	N/A	$2,000	$2,225
Tampa, FL	$1,795	$2,000	$1,965	$2,295
Ruskin, FL	N/A	$1,600	$2,048	$2,373
Wimauma-Riverview, FL	N/A	N/A	$1,900	$2,450
St. Petersburg, FL	$1,398	$1,800	$2,495	$2,495
Keystone-Citrus Park, FL	N/A	$1,390	$2,040	$2,650
Clearwater, FL	$2,500	$1,600	$2,900	$2,900

Top Zipcodes Near Tampa

There are a total of 3 zipcodes in or near Tampa, FL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,300. A total of 2 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 33578, Progress Village, FL at $2,100 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,462 per month is 33607, Tampa, FL.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Tampa, FL is $1,724 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,900 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 3 zipcodes in Tampa, FL. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
33607, Tampa, FL	$1,825	$2,161	$2,851	$2,462
33647, Tampa, FL	N/A	N/A	$1,650	$2,300
33578, Progress Village, FL	N/A	$1,724	$1,900	$2,100

Frequently Asked Questions - Tampa Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Tampa, FL?

The average monthly rental price for Tampa, FL apartments for rent is approximately $2,400. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Tampa, FL rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Tampa, FL.

How much is a studio apartment in Tampa, FL?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,795 and an average price per square feet of $2.99. There are a total of 29 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Tampa.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Tampa, FL?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,094 and an average price per square feet of $2.88. There are a total of 159 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Tampa.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Tampa, FL?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,186 and an average price per square feet of $2.13. There are a total of 234 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Tampa.

How have rent prices in Tampa, FL changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Tampa, FL can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.42%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.17%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Tampa, FL?

A reasonable rent price in Tampa, FL is around $1,920/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.