Why is Tampa rent so expensive?

Tampa Bay saw some of the nation's highest rental increases in the first two years of the pandemic. Real estate experts say the rent spike was caused by a myriad of factors, including a sharp influx of new renters relocating to the region .

What percentage of Tampa houses are rented?

Tampa, FL Occupied Housing Units 76,505 or 50% of the households in Tampa, FL are renter-occupied while 76,658 or 50% are owner-occupied.

Will rent in Tampa ever go down?

In Jacksonville, the median apartment asking rent of $1,494 is down 12.4% from a year ago, the second-biggest drop in the nation. Tampa posted a 6% drop of its own, the largest decline since at least 2019 . Orlando (-4.8%) and Miami (-3.8%) have also seen rent prices fall over the past year.

How much does it cost to live comfortably in Tampa?

In Tampa Bay, an individual without a child must make an annual salary of at least $94,432 — or an hourly wage of $45.40 — to achieve a comfortable lifestyle, as defined in the study. That breaks down to nearly $47,216 going toward needs, about $28,329 toward wants and close to $18,886 toward debt/savings .

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3 beds ●2.0 baths ●1,605 sqft

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