Tampa, FL Rental Market Trends

Q: What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Tampa?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Tampa are Lowry Park , where the average rent goes for $1,478/month, Sulphur Springs, where renters pay $1,478/mo on average, and Riverbend, where the average rent goes for $1,524/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Old Seminole Heights ($1,539), Temple Crest ($1,573), and Live Oaks Square ($1,580), where the asking prices are below the average Tampa rent of $1,920/mo.

What is the average rent in Tampa?

The average rent for an apartment in Tampa is $1,920. The cost of rent varies depending on several factors, including location, size, and quality.

Average rent in Tampa, FL

Last updated July 2023

Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
$1,920	925 sq. ft.

What is the average apartment size in Tampa?

The average size for a Tampa, FL apartment is 925 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.

Tampa, FL apartment rent ranges

Tampa, FL Occupied Housing Units

76,505 or 50% of the households in Tampa, FL are renter-occupied while 76,658 or 50% are owner-occupied.

Tampa, FL rent trends

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Average Rent in Tampa, FL By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Downtown Tampa	$2,711
Harbour Island	$2,711
Uptown Tampa	$2,711
Channel District	$2,667
Ybor	$2,667
Davis Islands	$2,585
Hyde Park	$2,585
Riverside Heights	$2,535
Tampa Heights	$2,535
Ridgewood Park	$2,532
Courier City - Oscawana	$2,469
Parkland - New Suburb	$2,442
North Hyde Park	$2,421
Riverfront	$2,421
Bowman Heights	$2,296
MacFarlane Park	$2,296
Old West Tampa	$2,296
The Marina Club Of Tampa	$2,296
Carver City - Lincoln Gardens	$2,239
Oakford Park	$2,239
Westshore Palms	$2,239
MacDill Airforce Base	$2,145
Port Tampa	$2,145
Gandy - Sun Bay South	$2,034
Eastside Commercial	$1,987
Palmetto Beach	$1,987
Ballast Point	$1,950
Bayside West	$1,950
Fair Oaks - Manhattan Manor	$1,950
Interbay	$1,950
Bayshore Beautiful	$1,945
Eastern Heights	$1,914
Pine Ridge Estates	$1,908
West Meadows	$1,878
Hunters Green - Cory Lake Isles	$1,877
Plaza Terrace	$1,864
Tampa International Airport	$1,862
Bayshore Gardens	$1,842
Bel Mar Gardens	$1,842
Bel Mar Shores	$1,842
Culbreath Heights	$1,842
Palma Ceia	$1,842
Sunset Park	$1,842
Virginia Park	$1,842
Beach Park	$1,837
Golfview	$1,837
Bon Air	$1,835
Gray Gables	$1,835
Swann Estates	$1,835
Tampa Palms	$1,829
East Tampa Business Area	$1,752
Forest Hills	$1,708
North Tampa	$1,708
University Square	$1,708
Rowlett	$1,650
Terrace Park	$1,644
Temple Terrace	$1,610
Northeast Tampa	$1,591
Wellswood	$1,585
Drew Park	$1,584
Live Oaks Square	$1,580
Rivergrove - Woodland Terrace	$1,580
Temple Crest	$1,573
Old Seminole Heights	$1,539
Riverbend	$1,524
Lowry Park	$1,478
Sulphur Springs	$1,478

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Tampa?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Tampa are Lowry Park, where the average rent goes for $1,478/month, Sulphur Springs, where renters pay $1,478/mo on average, and Riverbend, where the average rent goes for $1,524/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Old Seminole Heights ($1,539), Temple Crest ($1,573), and Live Oaks Square ($1,580), where the asking prices are below the average Tampa rent of $1,920/mo.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Tampa?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Tampa are Downtown Tampa ($2,711), Harbour Island ($2,711) and Uptown Tampa ($2,711).

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Tampa?

The most popular neighborhood in Tampa is Courier City - Oscawana, where there are 10 listings with an average rent of $2,469. Next up is Gandy - Sun Bay South, where apartments go for $2,034/month, followed by Temple Terrace with $1,610 If you’re looking to rent in Tampa’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out Carver City - Lincoln Gardens, where renters pay $2,239 on average, and Old Seminole Heights, where the average monthly rent is $1,539.

Tampa | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Ballast Point is 1% higher than in Bayshore Beautiful

$1,950

Ballast Point rent is 2% higher than Tampa average

Average Rent	$1,950

$1,945

Bayshore Beautiful rent is 1% higher than Tampa average

Average Rent	$1,945

How Tampa Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Jacksonville	$1,537
Kissimmee	$1,857
Miami	$2,438
Tampa	$1,920
Lakeland	$1,510
Cape Coral	$2,090
Orlando	$1,940
Fort Myers	$2,005
Gainesville	$1,692
Winter Haven	$1,562
West Palm Beach	$2,262
St. Petersburg	$2,001
Sarasota	$2,147
Clearwater	$1,817
Largo	$1,765
Pinellas Park	$1,910
Dade City	$1,622
Temple Terrace	$1,610
Dunedin	$1,819
Mulberry	$1,674
New Port Richey	$1,415

What is the average price for a storage unit in Tampa?

The average rent for a non-climate-controlled 10'x10' storage unit in Tampa is $176.52. Rental costs vary depending on several factors, including unit size and the storage facility's location and amenities.