What is the average apartment size in Tampa?

The average size for a Tampa, FL apartment is 930 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 Tampa?

As of Aug / 2026, the average rent in Tampa is $2,025 per month, a 1.19% decrease from last years average of $2,050.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Tampa?

In Tampa, studios rent for $1,472 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,747 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,090 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,641 per month

What is the average apartment size in Tampa?

The typical apartment in Tampa offers about 930 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Tampa?

Studio apartments in Tampa average 446 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 715 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,064 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,365 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Tampa?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Tampa include North Tampa ($1,124/month), Temple Crest ($1,186/month), and Plaza Terrace ($1,378/month), all below the citywide average of $2,025.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Tampa?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Tampa are Ridgewood Park ($2,959/month), Uptown Tampa ($3,252/month), and Harbour Island ($3,292/month), often due to premium locations and high-end amenities.

Tampa, FL Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Tampa ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 32% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Tampa?

In Tampa, 50% of households rent while 50% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: September 30, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Tampa is $2,025, a 1.19% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,050.

Studio Apartments at $1,472 offer the most budget-friendly option with 446 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 715 square feet for $1,747, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $2,090 offer 1,064 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,365 sq ft) for $2,641, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Tampa, FL

Last updated: September 30, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,025	930 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,472	446 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,747	715 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,090	1,064 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,641	1,365 sq. ft.

Tampa, FL rent trends

Rental prices in Tampa, FL have decreased by 1.19% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,050 to $2,025.

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

The largest share of rentals in Tampa, FL (32%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Tampa, FL?

82,595 or 50% of the households in Tampa, FL are renter-occupied while 83,683 or 50% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Tampa?

North Tampa $1,124/month

Temple Crest $1,186/month

Plaza Terrace $1,378/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,025/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Tampa?

Ridgewood Park $2,959/month

Uptown Tampa $3,252/month

Harbour Island $3,292/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	$3,292
Uptown Tampa	$3,252
Ridgewood Park	$2,959
Riverfront	$2,948
Downtown Tampa	$2,938
Westshore Palms	$2,872
Channel District	$2,682
Courier City - Oscawana	$2,508
Tampa International Airport	$2,506
North Hyde Park	$2,442
Tampa Heights	$2,399
Carver City - Lincoln Gardens	$2,295
Gandy - Sun Bay South	$2,266
Beach Park	$2,041
MacDill Airforce Base	$2,019
Ybor	$2,014
Terrace Park	$1,974
West Meadows	$1,823
Tampa Palms	$1,812
Hunters Green - Cory Lake Isles	$1,781
University Square	$1,764
Old Seminole Heights	$1,691
Bayside West	$1,643
Wellswood	$1,602
Temple Terrace	$1,601
Fair Oaks - Manhattan Manor	$1,588
Gray Gables	$1,500
Lowry Park	$1,473
Plaza Terrace	$1,378
Temple Crest	$1,186
North Tampa	$1,124

Tampa | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Bayside West is 20% lower than in Beach Park

$1,643

Bayside West rent is 19% lower than Tampa average

Average Rent $1,643

$2,041

Beach Park rent is 1% higher than Tampa average

Average Rent $2,041

How Tampa Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Tampa	$2,025
Jacksonville	$1,523
Miami	$2,773
Orlando	$1,828
Cape Coral	$1,716
Kissimmee	$1,860
West Palm Beach	$2,500
Fort Myers	$1,751
St. Petersburg	$2,068
Port St. Lucie	$2,145
Miami Beach	$3,436
Clearwater	$1,864
Largo, FL	$1,644
Pinellas Park, FL	$1,908
Seminole, FL	$1,867
Dunedin, FL	$1,801
Tarpon Springs, FL	$1,833
Temple Terrace, FL	$1,621
Dade City, FL	$1,052

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 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.