Rent by ZIP code in Tampa
| ZIP code | County | Typical rent | vs city median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33629 | Hillsborough County | $2,795 | +47% |
| 33602 | Hillsborough County | $2,692 | +41% |
| 33609 | Hillsborough County | $2,416 | +27% |
| 33611 | Hillsborough County | $2,366 | +24% |
| 33606 | Hillsborough County | $2,338 | +23% |
| 33607 | Hillsborough County | $2,233 | +17% |
| 33616 | Hillsborough County | $2,160 | +14% |
| 33635 | Hillsborough County | $1,971 | +4% |
| 33603 | Hillsborough County | $1,912 | 0% |
| 33605 | Hillsborough County | $1,911 | 0% |
| 33619 | Hillsborough County | $1,903 | 0% |
| 33610 | Hillsborough County | $1,864 | -2% |
| 33647 | Hillsborough County | $1,805 | -5% |
| 33634 | Hillsborough County | $1,755 | -8% |
| 33624 | Hillsborough County | $1,715 | -10% |
| 33618 | Hillsborough County | $1,607 | -16% |
| 33615 | Hillsborough County | $1,590 | -16% |
| 33604 | Hillsborough County | $1,509 | -21% |
| 33612 | Hillsborough County | $1,500 | -21% |
| 33614 | Hillsborough County | $1,473 | -23% |
| 33613 | Hillsborough County | $1,428 | -25% |
Rent by bedroom count in Tampa
Zillow's index above blends every unit size into one number. For a bedroom level view, these are HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for Hillsborough County. They include utilities and sit near the 40th percentile of the market, so treat them as the low side of what a typical unit lists for. Hillsborough County uses Small Area FMRs, and the two bedroom figure runs from $1,540 to $2,880 depending on the Tampa ZIP code.
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent | Change from FY2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,597 | +0.3% |
| 1 bedroom | $1,648 | -2.8% |
| 2 bedroom | $1,917 | -3.0% |
| 3 bedroom | $2,448 | -3.1% |
| 4 bedroom | $2,977 | -3.2% |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Updates when HUD publishes a new fiscal year.
Is rent going up or down in Tampa?
Typical rent across Hillsborough County is $1,978 as of September 2026. That is about level with a year earlier and up 14.9% over five years.
| Year | Typical rent, Hillsborough County | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,810 | +25.9% |
| 2022 | $1,923 | +6.2% |
| 2023 | $1,964 | +2.1% |
| 2024 | $1,996 | +1.6% |
| 2025 | $1,964 | -1.6% |
| 2026 (through September) | $1,978 | +0.7% |
Zillow Observed Rent Index for the county, all home types, last published month of each year. Each row is compared with the end of the year before it.
Tampa rent questions
- What is the average rent in Tampa, FL?
- Typical asking rent in Tampa is $1,903 a month as of September 2026, across 21 ZIP codes. By ZIP code it runs from $1,428 to $2,795.
- How much is rent for a 2 bedroom in Tampa?
- HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two bedroom in Hillsborough County is $1,917 a month including utilities. A one bedroom is $1,648 and a three bedroom is $2,448. Fair Market Rent is set near the 40th percentile, so a typical unit lists somewhat higher.
- Is rent going up or down in Tampa?
- Rent is flat. Typical rent in Hillsborough County is $1,978 as of September 2026, within half a percent of a year earlier.
- What is the cheapest ZIP code to rent in Tampa?
- ZIP 33613 has the lowest typical asking rent in Tampa at $1,428 a month, compared with $1,903 for the city overall.
- How much income do you need to rent in Tampa?
- Most landlords look for gross income of about three times the rent. At the typical Tampa rent of $1,903, that is about $5,709 a month, or $68,508 a year. This is a common screening rule of thumb, and individual landlords set their own.
How to use these numbers
These are Zillow Observed Rent Index values, a smoothed measure of typical asking rent for single family homes, condos, and apartments in each ZIP code. They describe what units are listed for, not what any specific unit will get. Condition, bedroom count, and the exact block all move the number.
If you are underwriting a purchase, use the ZIP figure rather than the city median, and then verify against live listings for the same bedroom count before you commit. Tampa sits in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area.