What is the average apartment size in Downtown Tampa, Tampa, FL?

The average size for a Downtown Tampa, Tampa, FL apartment is 785 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Downtown Tampa?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Downtown Tampa is $2,924 per month, a 1.59% decrease from last years average of $2,971.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Downtown Tampa?

In Downtown Tampa, studios rent for $2,115 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,539 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $4,030 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $5,537 per month

What is the average apartment size in Downtown Tampa?

The typical apartment in Downtown Tampa offers about 785 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Downtown Tampa?

Studio apartments in Downtown Tampa average 466 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 679 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,126 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,559 sq. ft.

Downtown Tampa, Tampa, FL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Tampa?

The typical rent budget in Downtown Tampa ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 41% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Downtown Tampa?

In Downtown Tampa, 69% of households rent while 31% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 25, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Tampa is $2,924, a 1.59% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,971.

Studio Apartments at $2,115 offer the most budget-friendly option with 466 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 679 square feet for $2,539, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $4,030 offer 1,126 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,559 sq ft) for $5,537, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Downtown Tampa, Tampa, FL

Last updated: February 25, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,924	785 sq. ft.
Studio	$2,115	466 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,539	679 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$4,030	1,126 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$5,537	1,559 sq. ft.

Downtown Tampa, Tampa, FL rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Tampa, Tampa, FL have decreased by 1.59% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,971 to $2,924.

What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Tampa, Tampa, FL?

The largest share of rentals in Downtown Tampa, Tampa, FL (41%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Downtown Tampa, Tampa, FL?

1,327 or 69% of the households in Downtown Tampa, Tampa, FL are renter-occupied while 595 or 31% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Downtown Tampa?

North Tampa $1,169/month

Temple Crest $1,186/month

Plaza Terrace $1,428/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,997/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Downtown Tampa?

Downtown Tampa $2,924/month

Harbour Island $3,125/month

Uptown Tampa $3,159/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Tampa, FL By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Uptown Tampa	$3,159
Harbour Island	$3,125
Downtown Tampa	$2,924
Riverfront	$2,828
Westshore Palms	$2,783
Channel District	$2,624
Tampa International Airport	$2,495
Tampa Heights	$2,400
Courier City - Oscawana	$2,381
North Hyde Park	$2,346
Port Tampa	$2,324
Carver City - Lincoln Gardens	$2,226
Gandy - Sun Bay South	$2,199
Beach Park	$2,059
MacDill Airforce Base	$1,984
Terrace Park	$1,974
Ybor	$1,917
West Meadows	$1,809
Ridgewood Park	$1,808
University Square	$1,800
Tampa Palms	$1,796
Hunters Green - Cory Lake Isles	$1,747
Old Seminole Heights	$1,728
Bayside West	$1,671
Temple Terrace	$1,637
Wellswood	$1,633
Gray Gables	$1,582
Lowry Park	$1,569
Fair Oaks - Manhattan Manor	$1,469
Plaza Terrace	$1,428
Temple Crest	$1,186
North Tampa	$1,169

Tampa | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Downtown Tampa is 75% higher than in Bayside West

$2,924

Downtown Tampa rent is the same as Tampa average

Average Rent $2,924

$1,671

Bayside West rent is 43% lower than Tampa average

Average Rent $1,671

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Downtown Tampa apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.