ZIP Code · FL

ZIP 33618

Part of Tampa, FL

Pop. 27,771·Hillsborough County·574th most expensive ZIP in Florida

Median rent (all units)

$1,607/mo

Year-over-Year

+1.4%

Month-over-Month

+0.8%

vs US Median

-$325

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ZIP 33618 · $1,607

More affordable than 65% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,490

1 BR

$1,590

2 BR

$1,850

3 BR

$2,370

4 BR+

$2,880

Research median

$1,850/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: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 33618 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2021.

Past year vs. the rest of Florida

Rent in ZIP 33618 changed +1.5% over the year to September 2026. Across the 623 Florida ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 6 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($84,788) is $2,120 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,850); a 3-bedroom is $2,370.

Rank in Tampa

4th cheapest of 16 ZIP codes in Tampa.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 33613, 3 miles away, rents for 11% less ($1,428/mo), about $2,100 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 33618. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$19,284/yr

At $1,607/mo median

Location

CityTampa

StateFL

CountyHillsborough County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (1.4% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+1.4% YoY, +0.8% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 33618 (Tampa, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 48.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

27,771

Median income

$84,788

Median age

42.3

Renters

30%

Age distribution

18.9%

22.8%

23.5%

12.9%

21.9%

Under 1818.9%

18–3422.8%

35–5423.5%

55–6412.9%

65+21.9%

Gender

48.1%

51.9%

Male48.1%

Female51.9%

Race & ethnicity

68.7%

25.5%

White68.7%

Black5.9%

Hispanic25.5%

Asian3.6%

Education (25+)

21%

25.5%

48.5%

No HS diploma4.9%

HS diploma21%

Some college25.5%

Bachelor's+48.5%

Housing tenure

70%

30%

Owner70%

Renter30%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 33618 in Tampa, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,492 → $1,607

up 7.7%

Income

$69,313 → $84,788

up 22.3%

Population

27,396 → 27,771

up 1.4%

Renter share

33.7% → 30%

-3.7 pts

Bachelor's+

45.5% → 48.5%

+3.0 pts

Median age

45.6 → 42.3

-3.3 yrs

Since 2022, the typical rent in ZIP 33618 in Tampa, FL has increased from $1,492 to $1,607, a 7.7% change over five years. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $69,313 in 2021 to $84,788 more recently. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has grown by 1.4% since 2021, moving from about 27,396 residents to roughly 27,771. Renters now make up 30% of households, compared with 33.7% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 48.5% of adults here, versus 45.5% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 33618 in Tampa, FL market of 2022.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 33618 covers Tampa, FL. The median rent here is $1,607/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,590/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,850/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($84,788/yr), ZIP 33618 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 33618?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (about $31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,607/mo in ZIP 33618. The local median household income is $84,788/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 33618?

Rent in ZIP 33618 has risen 1.4% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2021.

How does ZIP 33618 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 33618 is one of the more affordable among Florida ZIP codes for rent, ranking #574 of 656 at $1,607/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 33618 changed +1.5%, against a typical +1.8% across the 623 Florida ZIP codes Zillow tracks.