How much does it cost to rent in Tampa, FL?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Tampa, FL is $1,999. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Tampa cheaper than other Florida cities?

Tampa falls in the middle range for Florida, ranking #185 out of 288 cities at $1,999/mo.

When was Tampa rent data last updated?

Tampa rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

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Tampa

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Pop. 401,618·185th most expensive in Florida·Rental market data updated monthly for Tampa, FL

Median rent (all units)

$1,999/mo

Year-over-Year

-0.1%

Month-over-Month

+0.7%

vs US Median

+$34

Rising (Monthly)

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Tampa · $1,999

More expensive than 59% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Rent Reality Score

75/100

Good value

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 12% below what Tampa's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent

$1,999/mo

Expected by trend

$2,283/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Tampa's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,703

1 BR

$1,834

2 BR

$2,151

3 BR

$2,753

4 BR+

$3,351

Research median

$2,151/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost

$23,988/yr

At $1,999/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Balanced Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.

Based on rent-price momentum (-0.1% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Tampa, FL is roughly split between renters and owners, 45.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

401,618

Median income

$75,475

Median age

35.9

Renters

49.7%

Age distribution

19.4%

29.1%

26.3%

13.7%

Under 1819.4%

18–3429.1%

35–5426.3%

55–6411.5%

65+13.7%

Gender

50.2%

49.8%

Male50.2%

Female49.8%

Race & ethnicity

49%

20.4%

26.2%

White49%

Black20.4%

Hispanic26.2%

Asian4.9%

Education (25+)

22.1%

22.4%

45.7%

No HS diploma9.8%

HS diploma22.1%

Some college22.4%

Bachelor's+45.7%

Housing tenure

50.3%

49.7%

Owner50.3%

Renter49.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Tampa, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,458 → $1,999

up 37.1%

Income

$59,893 → $75,475

up 26.0%

Population

380,476 → 401,618

up 5.6%

Renter share

50% → 49.7%

-0.3 pts

Bachelor's+

41.8% → 45.7%

+3.9 pts

Rent in Tampa, FL has climbed 37.1% since 2021, going from about $1,458 per month to roughly $1,999 today. Median household income grew from $59,893 to $75,475 between 2021 and 2024, a 26.0% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 11.1 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 380,476 to 401,618 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.6% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 41.8% to 45.7%. Taken together, the five-year picture in Tampa, FL reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Tampa on your salary?

At $1,999/mo, how Tampa rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $87,866/yr · Rent = 27.3% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $62,384/yr · Rent = 38.5% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $71,861/yr · Rent = 33.4% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $128,442/yr · Rent = 18.7% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $164,117/yr · Rent = 14.6% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $58,413/yr · Rent = 41.1% income

rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $52,740/yr · Rent = 45.5% income

rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $65,007/yr · Rent = 36.9% income

stretched

By apartment size

Tampa rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Tampa. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

Tips for renters in Tampa

About renting in Tampa, FL

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Tampa is $1,999/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,703/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,151/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,834/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,753/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($75,475/yr), Tampa ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Tampa an affordable city for renters?

Tampa is considered moderate for renters. At $1,999/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($75,475/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Tampa slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Tampa?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $80,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,999/mo in Tampa. The local median household income is $75,475/yr, meaning the typical Tampa household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Tampa?

Rent in Tampa has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.1% change year over year as of July 2026.

Which Tampa neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Tampa are 33613 ($1,464/mo), 33612 ($1,545/mo), and 33604 ($1,588/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Tampa is $1,999/mo.

How does Tampa rent compare to other cities in Florida?

Tampa is middle-of-the-pack for Florida for rent, ranking #185 out of 288 tracked cities at $1,999/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Tampa?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Tampa ($1,999/mo): Egypt Lake-Leto ($1,531/mo), Greater Carrollwood ($1,735/mo), Temple Terrace ($1,793/mo).

What percentage of Tampa residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49.7% of Tampa households are renters, while 50.3% are owner-occupied. Tampa leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.