← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Tampa, FL, over the past three years
Rent in Tampa, FL
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$1,957
1-year change
−0.8%
3-year change
+0.6%
Metro, 1-year change
−0.1%
Typical rents in Tampa fell 0.8% over the past year. A renewal increase here is hard to justify with market data; asking to hold rent flat is reasonable.
Typical rent in Tampa, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
Show as a table
| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $1,957 |
| Jul 2026 | $1,960 |
| Jun 2026 | $1,963 |
| May 2026 | $1,967 |
| Apr 2026 | $1,964 |
| Mar 2026 | $1,955 |
| Feb 2026 | $1,945 |
| Jan 2026 | $1,938 |
| Dec 2025 | $1,940 |
| Nov 2025 | $1,945 |
| Oct 2025 | $1,957 |
| Sep 2025 | $1,968 |
| Aug 2025 | $1,972 |
| Jul 2025 | $1,976 |
| Jun 2025 | $1,980 |
| May 2025 | $1,984 |
| Apr 2025 | $1,984 |
| Mar 2025 | $1,979 |
| Feb 2025 | $1,967 |
| Jan 2025 | $1,956 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,950 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,946 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,941 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,942 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,945 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,946 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,938 |
| May 2024 | $1,936 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,930 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,927 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,921 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,916 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,916 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,918 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,933 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,942 |
| Aug 2023 | $1,945 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $1,670 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,720 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,960 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,240 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $2,570 |
City typical rent × FL bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 33602 | $2,666 | +0.6% |
| 33603 | $2,025 | −1.0% |
| 33604 | $1,533 | −3.0% |
| 33605 | $1,909 | +0.1% |
| 33606 | $2,336 | +2.5% |
| 33607 | $2,259 | −0.6% |
| 33609 | $2,482 | +0.8% |
| 33610 | $1,862 | −0.3% |
| 33611 | $2,348 | +1.3% |
| 33612 | $1,530 | −1.7% |
| 33613 | $1,459 | −4.2% |
| 33614 | $1,483 | −1.1% |
| 33615 | $1,582 | −2.9% |
| 33616 | $2,167 | −2.8% |
| 33618 | $1,623 | +0.1% |
| 33619 | $1,930 | 0.0% |
| 33624 | $1,802 | −1.6% |
| 33629 | $2,876 | +2.5% |
| 33634 | $1,782 | +0.3% |
| 33635 | $1,898 | −1.7% |
| 33647 | $1,826 | −2.0% |
Negotiating a renewal in Tampa
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Tampa, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from −4.2% to +2.5%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.