What is the average apartment size in Tampa?

The average size for a Tampa, FL apartment is 929 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 Mar / 2026, the average rent in Tampa is $2,013 per month, a 1.93% decrease from last years average of $2,052.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Tampa?

In Tampa, studios rent for $1,464 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,723 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,084 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,631 per month

What is the average apartment size in Tampa?

The typical apartment in Tampa offers about 929 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 713 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,062 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 ($1,173/month), Temple Crest ($1,190/month), and Plaza Terrace ($1,403/month), all below the citywide average of $2,013.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Tampa?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Tampa are Downtown Tampa ($2,982/month), Uptown Tampa ($3,250/month), and Harbour Island ($3,276/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 34% 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: April 22, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Tampa is $2,013, a 1.93% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,052.

Studio Apartments at $1,464 offer the most budget-friendly option with 446 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 713 square feet for $1,723, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,084 offer 1,062 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,365 sq ft) for $2,631, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Tampa, FL

Last updated: April 22, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,013	929 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,464	446 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,723	713 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,084	1,062 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,631	1,365 sq. ft.

Tampa, FL rent trends

Rental prices in Tampa, FL have decreased by 1.93% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,052 to $2,013.

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

The largest share of rentals in Tampa, FL (34%) 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?

79,930 or 50% of the households in Tampa, FL are renter-occupied while 80,597 or 50% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in 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 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 Bayside West is 14% lower than in Beach Park

$1,738

Bayside West rent is 14% lower than Tampa average

Average Rent $1,738

$2,017

Beach Park rent is 1% higher than Tampa average

Average Rent $2,017

How Tampa Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Tampa	$2,013
Jacksonville	$1,497
Miami	$2,734
Kissimmee	$1,809
Orlando	$1,788
Fort Myers	$1,714
Cape Coral	$1,689
Miami Beach	$3,403
St. Petersburg	$2,018
Port St. Lucie	$2,136
West Palm Beach	$2,466
Clearwater	$1,798
Largo, FL	$1,607
Dunedin, FL	$1,868
Seminole, FL	$1,833
Pinellas Park, FL	$1,851
Tarpon Springs, FL	$1,589
Temple Terrace, FL	$1,636
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.