Rents in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metro are easing as 2025 comes to a close, offering renters some relief after several years of rapid increases.
The Realtor.com® November 2025 Rental Report shows that asking rents in the region are now lower than they were a year ago, placing Tampa Bay firmly within the broader national rental cooldown.
Even so, affordability pressures remain a defining issue for many households.
Tampa Bay rents decline, but affordability challenges linger
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater posted a 2.5% year-over-year decline in median asking rent for 0- to 2-bedroom units in November, with the average rent coming in at $1,672…