Prices and availability in Tampa, FL were last updated on 13 Nov 2026.
The best apartments in Tampa, FL are: The Beck at Hidden River, Fernwood Grove Apartments, The Oasis at Highwoods Preserve, The Flats at Seminole Heights and Element.
The average rent in Tampa, FL is $1,911.
The price range for a studio apartment in Tampa, FL is between $400 and $6,689.
The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Tampa, FL is between $849 and $8,495.
The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Tampa, FL is between $979 and $9,459.
The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Tampa, FL is between $1,304 and $7,800.
In Tampa 50% of the housing is rented out compared to 50% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 28% of Tampa's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 50% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 21% are single-family rentals.
The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Tampa are about 28 years old, on average. Of these, 47% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 4 stories. About 86% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 15% are mid-rises, and 5% are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.
Rental apartments in Tampa come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 3% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 42% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 42% of all rentals in Tampa. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.
