Situated on Florida’s west coast, Tampa is the third most populated city in the state. Bordering Tampa Bay, within minutes of the Gulf of Mexico, Tampa residents reap the benefits of a laid-back beach lifestyle and the many amenities of a major metropolis. Tampa offers a wide range of apartments to choose from, whether you prefer modern luxury, modest charm, or something else entirely.
Renting in Tampa affords you the opportunity to visit world-class attractions such as Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, the Florida Aquarium, Lowry Park Zoo, Tampa Museum of Art, and the Museum of Science and Industry. You can shop national retailers at International Plaza and head over to Ybor City to peruse a variety of boutique and specialty stores before enjoying a vibrant nightlife scene. You can see the Tampa Bay Buccaneers score touchdowns at Raymond James Stadium and attend the third largest parade in the country, the Gasparilla Pirate Festival, which draws thousands of visitors every year.
Swing by Tampa’s Riverwalk to stroll along the Hillsborough River and grab a bite to eat at one of the many restaurants in the area. For beach access, take a short drive to nearby Saint Petersburg or Clearwater to enjoy the soft sand and calm waters. Commuting and traveling from Tampa is a breeze with access to I-4, I-75, and I-275, in addition to Tampa International Airport.
Boating is popular in Tampa
A curious giraffe in Tampa's Busch Gardens theme park
A Tampa sunset from the bay
Visit Busch Gardens to see exotic animals
As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Tampa, FL is $1,586 for a studio, $1,666 for one bedroom, $2,011 for two bedrooms, and $2,405 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Tampa has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
The cost of living in Tampa, FL is 3.3% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Tampa is 3.9% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,586 - $2,405. You can expect to pay 2.4% more for groceries, 0.6% less for utilities, and 1.4% more for transportation.
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Somewhat Walkable
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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
Some Transit
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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Bikeable
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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.
