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Rental Market Trends in Tampa, FL
What is the average rent in Tampa, FL?
$1,657/month
Average Rent
721 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.7%
Increase in the Last Year
As of February 2025, the average rent in Tampa, FL is $1,657 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,556/month, which means Tampa rent prices are 6% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Tampa, you can expect to pay about $1,587 per month for a studio, $1,657 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,012 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,406 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Tampa, FL?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.7%, which averages out to $12 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated February 2025
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2024
2025
Rent Ranges in Tampa, FL
Last Updated February 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
2%
Below $700/month
10%
$700 - $1,000/month
31%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
35%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
22%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Tampa?
Based on current rent prices, University Square, Oak Grove and East Tampa are the most affordable neighborhoods in Tampa.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Tampa?
Based on current rent prices, Waterfront Park, Channelside and City Center Tampa are the most expensive neighborhoods in Tampa.
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Which Tampa neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Tampa with the most apartments available are Downtown Tampa, West Tampa and North Tampa .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Tampa, FL?
Because the average rent in Tampa is $1,657, you’ll want to make about $5,523 per month or $66,276 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
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 $1,587 - $2,406. You can expect to pay 2.4% more for groceries, 0.6% less for utilities, and 1.4% more for transportation.
How does Tampa, FL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Tampa, FL to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$1,095/month
$2,306/month
One Bedroom
$1,178/month
$2,567/month
Two Bedroom
$1,393/month
$3,830/month
Three Bedroom
$1,585/month
$5,470/month
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.