Tampa, FL Rent History

139 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,930
1-year change
-0.3%
$-6/mo
5-year change
+15.4%
$258/mo
10-year change
+72.8%
$813/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Tampa

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,032/mo—0.0%
2016$1,090/mo+5.6%+5.6%
2017$1,158/mo+6.2%+12.2%
2018$1,211/mo+4.6%+17.3%
2019$1,273/mo+5.1%+23.4%
2020$1,328/mo+4.3%+28.7%
2021$1,454/mo+9.5%+40.9%
2022$1,838/mo+26.4%+78.1%
2023$1,894/mo+3.0%+83.5%
2024$1,897/mo+0.2%+83.8%
2025$1,942/mo+2.4%+88.2%
2026$1,917/mo-1.3%+85.8%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Tampa changed since 2015?

Median rent in Tampa, FL was $1,020 in 2015-01 and is $1,930 as of 2026-09 — a change of $910 per month over 11 years.

How much has Tampa rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Tampa, FL has changed +15.4% ($258 per month). The current median is $1,930.

What has rent in Tampa done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Tampa, FL has changed +72.8% ($813 per month). It is now $1,930.

Is rent in Tampa going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Tampa, FL has decreased -0.3% ($-6/mo). Current median: $1,930.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.