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Average Rent in Tampa, FL

22 apartment buildings, 356 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.

Avg Rent

$2,923/mo

market average

Cheapest

$1,601/mo

The Vintage Lofts at West End

Properties

22

tracked daily

Units

356

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Rent Price Breakdown

Compare pricing across all 22 properties in Tampa, FL.

Average Rent by Property

Starting Price vs Average

Rent by Bedroom Count

Price per Square Foot

Tampa, FL Rent Prices

All 22 properties ranked by lowest available rent.

#1 3.5 (252)

The Vintage Lofts at West End

801 N Rome Ave, Tampa, FL 33606, USA

From $1,601/mo
Avg $2,108 9 units
#2 3.5 (153)

Edge at 1702

1702 W Cleveland St, Tampa, FL 33606, USA

From $1,780/mo
Avg $2,249 8 units
#3 4.4 (112)

Innovo Living Hyde Park - Apartment Leasing Office

611 S Magnolia Ave, Tampa, FL 33606, USA

From $1,864/mo
Avg $1,864 1 units
#4 4 (261)

NoHo Flats

401 N Rome Ave, Tampa, FL 33606, USA

From $1,928/mo
Avg $2,442 28 units
#5 4.5 (296)

Novus Westshore

4310 W Spruce St, Tampa, FL 33607, USA

From $1,942/mo
Avg $2,509 31 units
#6 4.6 (658)

Anchor Riverwalk

109 W Fortune St, Tampa, FL 33602, USA

From $1,948/mo
Avg $2,807 10 units
#7 4.1 (86)

Jade at North Hyde Park

608 N Willow Ave, Tampa, FL 33606, USA

From $1,991/mo
Avg $2,055 9 units

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The Vintage Lofts at West End apartments in Tampa, FL

The Vintage Lofts at West End

3.5 (252)

801 N Rome Ave, Tampa, FL 33606, USA

From $1,601/mo
9 units
Edge at 1702 apartments in Tampa, FL

Edge at 1702

3.5 (153)

1702 W Cleveland St, Tampa, FL 33606, USA

From $1,780/mo
8 units
Innovo Living Hyde Park - Apartment Leasing Office apartments in Tampa, FL

Innovo Living Hyde Park - Apartment Leasing Office

4.4 (112)

611 S Magnolia Ave, Tampa, FL 33606, USA

From $1,864/mo
1 units
NoHo Flats apartments in Tampa, FL

NoHo Flats

4 (261)

401 N Rome Ave, Tampa, FL 33606, USA

From $1,928/mo
28 units
Novus Westshore apartments in Tampa, FL

Novus Westshore

4.5 (296)

4310 W Spruce St, Tampa, FL 33607, USA

From $1,942/mo
31 units
Anchor Riverwalk apartments in Tampa, FL

Anchor Riverwalk

4.6 (658)

109 W Fortune St, Tampa, FL 33602, USA

From $1,948/mo
10 units

Tampa, FL Average Rent Prices 2026

The average rent in Tampa, FL is $2,923 per month, based on 356 units across 22 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,601 at The Vintage Lofts at West End to $3,200 at The Morrison.

Average Rent by Bedroom Type

Type Avg Rent Starting From Units
Studio $2,161/mo $1,601/mo 28
1 Bed $2,433/mo $1,700/mo 163
2 Bed $3,323/mo $2,195/mo 137
3 Bed $4,584/mo $3,000/mo 28

Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.

Building Economics

How much do Tampa, FL apartments earn?

The 17 buildings we can estimate generate about $14M in rental revenue per month ($164M a year). Estimated from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity.

Building Est. Monthly Revenue Est. Occupancy Units
1.Nine 15 $1.7M/mo 94% 648
2.MAA Harbour Island $1.4M/mo 95% 566
3.Olympus Harbour Island $1.4M/mo 94% 457
4.MAA Hyde Park $1.2M/mo 92% 461
5.2 Bayshore Luxury Waterfront Apartments $1.1M/mo 91% 367

Research estimates from listing activity, not operator financials. Click any building for the full revenue breakdown and methodology.

Market Context

Who rents in Tampa, FL, and what they pay

Tracked one-bedroom rent in Tampa, FL averages $2,433/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $3,323/mo. At the local median household income of $71,302, that works out to 49% of gross income, a severely rent-burdened market by HUD standards.

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Tampa, FL at $1,567/mo. The current tracked market average runs 87% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Tampa, FL while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.

Who employs renters in Tampa Bay

Demand in the Tampa Bay rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:

  • Raymond James Financial
  • Jabil
  • AdventHealth
  • WellCare
  • Publix
  • MacDill Air Force Base

Mean one-way commute in Tampa, FL is 25 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Tampa, FL?

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$117,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,923/mo.

Comfortable income

$140,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,601/mo), you need to earn at least $64,000/year.

Median household income in Tampa, FL is $71,302 , about 49% below the comfortable-living threshold.

Cost of living in Tampa, FL

Overall prices in Tampa, FL runs above the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 102.5, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Tampa, FL's regional price parities.

Category Monthly estimate
Rent (market average) $2,923
Utilities $531
Groceries $534
Transportation $1,265
Healthcare $617
Other goods and services $988
Estimated total $6,859/mo

Population

393,389

Median household income

$71,302

Census median rent

$1,567/mo

Rent as % of income

32.5%

Median age

35.6

Mean commute

25 min

Methodology

Rent data

Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.

Cost of living

Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.

Salary to live comfortably

Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Demographic figures

Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.

Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.

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Nearby cities in Florida

How Tampa, FL rent compares to other markets in the state.

City Avg Rent vs Tampa, FL Properties
Miami, FL $3,293 +13% 34
Orlando, FL $2,081 -29% 24
Jacksonville, FL $1,691 -42% 23
Fort Lauderdale, FL $3,268 +12% 15
Port ST Lucie, FL $2,201 -25% 14
Kissimmee, FL $2,061 -29% 14

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Tampa, FL?

The average rent in Tampa, FL is $2,923 per month, based on 356 units across 22 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.

What is the cheapest apartment rent in Tampa, FL?

The lowest available rent in Tampa, FL starts at $1,601 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Tampa, FL?

1-bedroom apartments in Tampa, FL average $2,433/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,700/mo across 163 units tracked.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Tampa, FL?

2-bedroom apartments in Tampa, FL average $3,323/mo. Units start from $2,195/mo across 137 units currently listed.

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