All 30 neighborhoods in Tampa ranked by cost of living index. Updated 2026.
| # | Neighborhood | 1BR Rent | Index | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palma Ceia | $2,346/mo | 1.38x | +38% |
| 2 | Hyde Park | $2,295/mo | 1.35x | +35% |
| 3 | Davis Islands | $2,244/mo | 1.32x | +32% |
| 4 | Harbour Island | $2,210/mo | 1.30x | +30% |
| 5 | Bayshore | $2,176/mo | 1.28x | +28% |
| 6 | SoHo (South Howard) | $2,125/mo | 1.25x | +25% |
| 7 | Downtown Tampa | $2,074/mo | 1.22x | +22% |
| 8 | Channelside | $2,040/mo | 1.20x | +20% |
| 9 | South Tampa | $2,006/mo | 1.18x | +18% |
| 10 | Beach Park | $1,955/mo | 1.15x | +15% |
| 11 | Waterfront (St. Pete) | $1,870/mo | 1.10x | +10% |
| 12 | Westshore | $1,785/mo | 1.05x | +5% |
| 13 | Seminole Heights | $1,734/mo | 1.02x | +2% |
| 14 | St. Petersburg | $1,666/mo | 0.98x | -2% |
| 15 | Westchase | $1,615/mo | 0.95x | -5% |
| 16 | Clearwater | $1,564/mo | 0.92x | -8% |
| 17 | Ybor City | $1,530/mo | 0.90x | -10% |
| 18 | Carrollwood | $1,530/mo | 0.90x | -10% |
| 19 | New Tampa | $1,496/mo | 0.88x | -12% |
| 20 | Dunedin | $1,496/mo | 0.88x | -12% |
| 21 | Safety Harbor | $1,445/mo | 0.85x | -15% |
| 22 | Fishhawk | $1,445/mo | 0.85x | -15% |
| 23 | Temple Terrace | $1,394/mo | 0.82x | -18% |
| 24 | Lutz | $1,394/mo | 0.82x | -18% |
| 25 | Wesley Chapel | $1,360/mo | 0.80x | -20% |
| 26 | Town 'n' Country | $1,360/mo | 0.80x | -20% |
| 27 | Brandon | $1,326/mo | 0.78x | -22% |
| 28 | Riverview | $1,275/mo | 0.75x | -25% |
| 29 | Valrico | $1,275/mo | 0.75x | -25% |
| 30 | Plant City | $1,156/mo | 0.68x | -32% |
Rent estimates based on city average of $1,700/mo adjusted by neighborhood cost index. Index 1.00 = city average.
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Open a Wise Account →The most expensive neighborhood in Tampa is Palma Ceia, with an estimated 1-bedroom rent of $2,346/month — 38% above the city average.
Palma Ceia is approximately 38% more expensive than the Tampa average. 1-bedroom rent is $2,346/mo vs $1,700/mo city-wide.
Our database covers 30 neighborhoods in Tampa, each with detailed cost-of-living and salary data.