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Average Rent in Tampa FL

26 apartment buildings, 326 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.

Avg Rent

$2,830/mo

Cheapest

$1,629/mo

Properties

26

Units

326

Analysis

Rent Price Breakdown

Compare pricing across all 26 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 26 properties ranked by lowest available rent.

#1 3.5

The Vintage Lofts at West End

801 N Rome Ave, Tampa, FL 33606, USA

From $1,629/mo
Avg $1,861 4 units
#2 4.3

Havana Square Apartments

400 N Rome Ave, Tampa, FL 33606, USA

From $1,756/mo
Avg $2,534 4 units
#3 3.5

Edge at 1702

1702 W Cleveland St, Tampa, FL 33606, USA

From $1,780/mo
Avg $2,142 7 units
#4 4.1

Jade at North Hyde Park

608 N Willow Ave, Tampa, FL 33606, USA

From $1,832/mo
Avg $2,365 11 units
#5 4.6

MAA SoHo Square

712 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606, USA

From $1,850/mo
Avg $2,573 19 units
#6 4

NoHo Flats

401 N Rome Ave, Tampa, FL 33606, USA

From $1,885/mo
Avg $2,680 30 units
#7 4.6

Anchor Riverwalk

109 W Fortune St, Tampa, FL 33602, USA

From $1,888/mo
Avg $2,507 9 units

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The Vintage Lofts at West End apartments in Tampa FL

The Vintage Lofts at West End

3.5

801 N Rome Ave, Tampa, FL 33606, USA

From $1,629/mo
4 units
Havana Square Apartments apartments in Tampa FL

Havana Square Apartments

4.3

400 N Rome Ave, Tampa, FL 33606, USA

From $1,756/mo
4 units
Edge at 1702 apartments in Tampa FL

Edge at 1702

3.5

1702 W Cleveland St, Tampa, FL 33606, USA

From $1,780/mo
7 units
Jade at North Hyde Park apartments in Tampa FL

Jade at North Hyde Park

4.1

608 N Willow Ave, Tampa, FL 33606, USA

From $1,832/mo
11 units
MAA SoHo Square apartments in Tampa FL

MAA SoHo Square

4.6

712 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606, USA

From $1,850/mo
19 units
NoHo Flats apartments in Tampa FL

NoHo Flats

4

401 N Rome Ave, Tampa, FL 33606, USA

From $1,885/mo
30 units

Tampa FL Average Rent Prices 2026

The average rent in Tampa FL is $2,830 per month, based on 326 units across 26 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,629 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 $2,191/mo $1,780/mo 34
1 Bed $2,380/mo $1,629/mo 134
2 Bed $3,298/mo $2,329/mo 148
3 Bed $4,104/mo $1,629/mo 10

Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.

Market Context

Who rents in Tampa FL, and what they pay

Tracked one-bedroom rent in Tampa FL averages $2,380/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $3,298/mo. At the local median household income of $71,302, that works out to 48% 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 81% 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

$113,000/year

30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,830/mo.

Comfortable income

$136,000/year

25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,629/mo), you need to earn at least $65,000/year.

Median household income in Tampa FL is $71,302 , about 48% 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) $2,830
Utilities $531
Groceries $534
Transportation $1,265
Healthcare $617
Other goods and services $988
Estimated total $6,766/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 $3,119 +10% 30
Orlando, FL $2,090 -26% 22
Jacksonville, FL $1,688 -40% 21
Pembroke Pines, FL $2,677 -5% 18
Port ST Lucie, FL $2,236 -21% 17
Hialeah, FL $3,075 +9% 17

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Tampa FL?

The average rent in Tampa FL is $2,830 per month, based on 326 units across 26 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.

What is the cheapest apartment rent in Tampa FL?

The lowest available rent in Tampa FL starts at $1,629 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.

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

1-bedroom apartments in Tampa FL average $2,380/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,629/mo across 134 units tracked.

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

2-bedroom apartments in Tampa FL average $3,298/mo. Units start from $2,329/mo across 148 units currently listed.

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