What is the average apartment size in Downtown Tampa, Tampa, FL?

The average size for a Downtown Tampa, Tampa, FL apartment is 785 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Downtown Tampa?

As of Mar / 2026, the average rent in Downtown Tampa is $2,982 per month, a 1.47% decrease from last years average of $3,026.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Downtown Tampa?

In Downtown Tampa, studios rent for $2,154 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,562 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $4,159 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Downtown Tampa?

The typical apartment in Downtown Tampa offers about 785 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Downtown Tampa?

Studio apartments in Downtown Tampa average 466 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 679 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,126 sq. ft.

Downtown Tampa, Tampa, FL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Tampa?

The typical rent budget in Downtown Tampa ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 38% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Downtown Tampa?

In Downtown Tampa, 69% of households rent while 31% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 22, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Tampa is $2,982, a 1.47% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $3,026.

Studio Apartments at $2,154 offer the most budget-friendly option with 466 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 679 square feet for $2,562, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $4,159 offer 1,126 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Downtown Tampa, Tampa, FL

Last updated: April 22, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,982	785 sq. ft.
Studio	$2,154	466 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,562	679 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$4,159	1,126 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Downtown Tampa, Tampa, FL rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Tampa, Tampa, FL have decreased by 1.47% over the past year. The average rent moved from $3,026 to $2,982.

What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Tampa, Tampa, FL?

The largest share of rentals in Downtown Tampa, Tampa, FL (38%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Downtown Tampa, Tampa, FL?

1,327 or 69% of the households in Downtown Tampa, Tampa, FL are renter-occupied while 595 or 31% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Downtown Tampa?

North Tampa $1,173/month

Temple Crest $1,190/month

Plaza Terrace $1,403/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,013/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Downtown Tampa?

Downtown Tampa $2,982/month

Uptown Tampa $3,250/month

Harbour Island $3,276/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Tampa, FL By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Harbour Island	$3,276
Uptown Tampa	$3,250
Downtown Tampa	$2,982
Riverfront	$2,868
Westshore Palms	$2,787
Channel District	$2,707
Tampa International Airport	$2,540
Courier City - Oscawana	$2,448
North Hyde Park	$2,322
Tampa Heights	$2,316
Carver City - Lincoln Gardens	$2,291
Port Tampa	$2,272
Gandy - Sun Bay South	$2,204
Beach Park	$2,017
MacDill Airforce Base	$1,997
Terrace Park	$1,915
Ybor	$1,888
West Meadows	$1,847
Ridgewood Park	$1,799
Tampa Palms	$1,794
University Square	$1,783
Hunters Green - Cory Lake Isles	$1,770
Bayside West	$1,738
Old Seminole Heights	$1,724
Wellswood	$1,696
Temple Terrace	$1,636
Fair Oaks - Manhattan Manor	$1,626
Lowry Park	$1,518
Gray Gables	$1,513
Plaza Terrace	$1,403
Temple Crest	$1,190
North Tampa	$1,173

Tampa | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Downtown Tampa is 72% higher than in Bayside West

$2,982

Downtown Tampa rent is the same as Tampa average

Average Rent $2,982

$1,738

Bayside West rent is 42% lower than Tampa average

Average Rent $1,738

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Downtown Tampa apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.