Market Analysis

Tampa, Florida

Rental investment market data and analysis · Updated June 2026

Median Home Price

$419,500

Average Monthly Rent

$2,246

Estimated Cap Rate

6.4%

Rent-to-Price Ratio

0.5%

Below 1% Rule

Market Trends

Tampa metro area — % change since 2018

Home Prices

+80.2%

Rent Index

+61.5%

-2%16%35%53%71%89%20182020202220242026

Average Rent by Bedroom

BedroomsAvg Rent
Apartment$1,757/mo
Multi-Family$1,817/mo
Manufactured$2,025/mo
Condo$2,085/mo
Single Family$2,549/mo
Townhouse$2,912/mo

Sample Investment Analysis

Based on median price + average rent, 20% down, 6.8% rate, 30yr

Purchase Price$419,500
Down Payment (20%)$83,900
Monthly P&I$2,188
Monthly Rent$2,246
Est. NOI$16,171/yr
Est. Cash Flow-$840/mo
Cash on Cash-10.9%

The Tampa market is cash-flow negative at median prices. Look for properties 15-20% below median or with value-add potential.

What Investors Should Know About Tampa

  • 1Moderate cap rates suggest balanced cash flow and appreciation
  • 21% Rule fails at median prices — need rent of $4,195/mo to pass
  • 3Above-average rents support strong gross income per unit

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