Tampa, FL Rental Market Trends
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Tampa is $1,248, a 3% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,211.
Studio apartments in Tampa rent for $851 a month, while 1-bedroom apartments ask on average $1,057 a month; the average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,282.
Average Rent in Tampa, FL
Last updated Oct 2018
| All rentals | Studio | 1 Bed | 2 Beds | 3 Beds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Rent | $1,248 | $851 | $1,057 | $1,282 | $1,645 |
| Y-o-Y Change | 3% | 1% | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Average Apartment Size | 900 sq. ft. | 440 sq. ft. | 712 sq. ft. | 1,020 sq. ft. | 1,319 sq. ft. |
The average size for a Tampa apartment is 900 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on apartment type. A studio averages 440 sq. ft., while a one-bedroom apartment offers a more generous square footage: 712. 2-bedroom apartments in Tampa have an average size of 1,020 sq. ft.
Tampa, FL Apartment Rent Ranges
- < $5001%
- $501-$7006%
- $701-$1,00050%
- $1,001-$1,50031%
- $1,501-$2,00011%
- > $2,0001%
Tampa, FL Rent Trends
| Average Rent All rentals | Studio | 1 Bed | 2 Beds | 3 Beds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct / 2018 | $1,248 | $851 | $1,057 | $1,282 | $1,645 |
| Jan / 2018 | $1,248 | $844 | $1,057 | $1,282 | $1,644 |
| Sept / 2017 | $1,219 | $854 | $1,029 | $1,258 | $1,600 |
| May / 2017 | $1,211 | $846 | $1,028 | $1,245 | $1,599 |
| Jan / 2017 | $1,186 | $832 | $1,002 | $1,220 | $1,573 |
| Sept / 2016 | $1,181 | $827 | $995 | $1,218 | $1,556 |
| May / 2016 | $1,141 | $807 | $956 | $1,177 | $1,519 |
| Jan / 2016 | $1,104 | $765 | $928 | $1,133 | $1,479 |
| Sept / 2015 | $1,081 | $748 | $906 | $1,114 | $1,467 |
| May / 2015 | $1,048 | $731 | $870 | $1,080 | $1,427 |
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Average Rent in Tampa, FL By Neighborhood
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| Average Rent | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neighborhood | All rentals | Studio | 1 Bed | 2 Beds | 3 Beds |
| Sulphur Springs | $907 | $475 | $783 | $1,115 | $1,353 |
| Lowry Park | $907 | $475 | $783 | $1,115 | $1,353 |
| Riverbend | $950 | $597 | $841 | $1,083 | $1,332 |
| Old Seminole Heights | $979 | $597 | $864 | $1,084 | $1,319 |
| Wellswood | $1,001 | $768 | $933 | $1,059 | $1,293 |
| Drew Park | $1,017 | $837 | $895 | $1,085 | $1,331 |
| Rowlett | $1,030 | $556 | $844 | $1,053 | $1,468 |
| Temple Crest | $1,038 | $582 | $817 | $1,033 | $1,353 |
| University Square | $1,054 | $585 | $848 | $1,035 | $1,527 |
| North Tampa | $1,054 | $585 | $848 | $1,035 | $1,527 |
| Forest Hills | $1,054 | $585 | $848 | $1,035 | $1,527 |
| Terrace Park | $1,058 | $612 | $837 | $1,028 | $1,429 |
| Northeast Tampa | $1,060 | $689 | $840 | $1,030 | $1,346 |
| Temple Terrace | $1,082 | $681 | $865 | $1,050 | $1,383 |
| Interbay | $1,171 | $891 | $1,113 | $1,302 | $2,040 |
| Fair Oaks - Manhattan Manor | $1,171 | $891 | $1,113 | $1,302 | $2,040 |
| Bayside West | $1,171 | $891 | $1,113 | $1,302 | $2,040 |
| Ballast Point | $1,171 | $891 | $1,113 | $1,302 | $2,040 |
| Bayshore Beautiful | $1,173 | $905 | $1,122 | $1,306 | $2,040 |
| Tampa International Airport | $1,190 | $947 | $1,056 | $1,264 | $1,540 |
| Plaza Terrace | $1,199 | $947 | $1,060 | $1,283 | $1,686 |
| Tampa Palms | $1,211 | $824 | $905 | $1,172 | $1,638 |
| Gandy - Sun Bay South | $1,243 | $931 | $1,124 | $1,398 | $1,867 |
| Golfview | $1,261 | $970 | $1,182 | $1,415 | $2,341 |
| Beach Park | $1,261 | $970 | $1,182 | $1,415 | $2,341 |
| Port Tampa | $1,355 | $1,200 | $1,143 | $1,520 | $1,844 |
| MacDill Airforce Base | $1,355 | $1,200 | $1,143 | $1,520 | $1,844 |
| Westshore Palms | $1,503 | $1,231 | $1,324 | $1,651 | $2,085 |
| Oakford Park | $1,503 | $1,231 | $1,324 | $1,651 | $2,085 |
| Carver City - Lincoln Gardens | $1,503 | $1,231 | $1,324 | $1,651 | $2,085 |
| The Marina Club Of Tampa | $1,537 | $1,231 | $1,354 | $1,678 | $2,070 |
| Old West Tampa | $1,537 | $1,231 | $1,354 | $1,678 | $2,070 |
| MacFarlane Park | $1,537 | $1,231 | $1,354 | $1,678 | $2,070 |
| Bowman Heights | $1,537 | $1,231 | $1,354 | $1,678 | $2,070 |
| Parkland - New Suburb | $1,597 | $986 | $1,379 | $1,837 | $2,717 |
| Riverfront | $1,613 | $1,175 | $1,404 | $1,786 | $2,277 |
| North Hyde Park | $1,613 | $1,175 | $1,404 | $1,786 | $2,277 |
| Courier City - Oscawana | $1,646 | $1,010 | $1,407 | $1,874 | $2,717 |
| Hyde Park | $1,745 | $1,010 | $1,485 | $1,972 | $2,771 |
| Davis Islands | $1,745 | $1,010 | $1,485 | $1,972 | $2,771 |
| Ridgewood Park | $1,768 | $1,385 | $1,527 | $1,984 | $2,342 |
| Tampa Heights | $1,782 | $1,232 | $1,560 | $1,987 | $2,387 |
| Riverside Heights | $1,782 | $1,232 | $1,560 | $1,987 | $2,387 |
| Ybor | $1,899 | $1,473 | $1,636 | $2,163 | $2,381 |
| Channel District | $1,899 | $1,473 | $1,636 | $2,163 | $2,381 |
| Uptown Tampa | $1,971 | $1,473 | $1,682 | $2,248 | $2,599 |
| Harbour Island | $1,971 | $1,473 | $1,682 | $2,248 | $2,599 |
| Downtown Tampa | $1,971 | $1,473 | $1,682 | $2,248 | $2,599 |
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The most affordable neighborhoods in Tampa are Lowry Park, where the average rent goes for $907/month, Sulphur Springs, where renters pay $907/mo on average, and Riverbend, where the average rent goes for $950/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Old Seminole Heights ($979), Wellswood ($1,001), and Drew Park ($1,017), where the asking prices are below the average Tampa rent of $1,248/mo.
The most expensive neighborhoods in Tampa are Downtown Tampa ($1,971), Harbour Island ($1,971) and Uptown Tampa ($1,971).
Tampa | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Ballast Point is 1% lower than in Bayshore Beautiful
$1,171
Ballast Point rent is 6% lower than Tampa average
| All rentals | $1,171 |
|---|---|
| Studio | $891 |
| 1 Bed | $1,113 |
| 2 Beds | $1,302 |
| 3 Beds | $2,040 |
$1,173
Bayshore Beautiful rent is 6% lower than Tampa average
| All rentals | $1,173 |
|---|---|
| Studio | $905 |
| 1 Bed | $1,122 |
| 2 Beds | $1,306 |
| 3 Beds | $2,040 |
How Does Tampa Compare to Nearby Cities
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Tampa | $1,248 | 3% |
| Riverview | $1,272 | 3% |
| Brandon | $1,185 | 1% |
| University | $1,171 | 2% |
| Temple Terrace | $1,082 | 5% |
| Apollo Beach | $1,086 | 1% |
| Valrico | $1,157 | 8% |
| Pebble Creek | $1,251 | 2% |
| Town 'n' Country | $1,165 | 3% |
| Fish Hawk | $1,259 | 6% |
| Plant City | $891 | 0% |
For more information about the Tampa rental trends, check out our monthly rent report
Cheapest Listings on RENTCafé
- Garden Terrace
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- University Gardens
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- 3711 E Ida St Unit B
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- Timberfalls
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- Willow Brooke
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Mid-priced Listings on RENTCafé
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- Village Oaks
- Colonial Grand at Hampton Preserve
- Links at Pebble Creek
- Post Harbour Place
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- Post Rocky Point
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- 2001 West Dekle Apartments
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Most Expensive Listings on RENTCafé
- 2916-2918 West Bay Vista Apartments
- The Vendome
- Post SoHo Square
- 10507 Blackmore Drive
- 10527 Beneva Drive
- 18110 Lembrecht Way
- 719 W Ohio Ave Tampa FL 33603
- Horatio Apartments
- Nine15
- 11514 Bellamar Street
- 500 Harbour Island
- 8207 Cypress Breeze Way
- 18119 Heron Walk Drive
- 17758 Oak Bridge Street
- 3105 W Wilder Ave
- 17707 Ridgeway Point Place
- 18015 Arbor Crest Dr
- 10234 Grant Creek Drive
- The Morrison
- 10444 Canary Isle Drive
The rental statistics on this page were compiled using data provided by our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution which offers comprehensive information on all Tampa apartment buildings 50 units or larger. Yardi Matrix covers ~80% of the U.S. metro area population, including over 80,000 properties and 15.2 million apartments across 124 U.S. markets.