It appears that Tampa renters have had enough. Since the start of the pandemic, the median rent in the Tampa area has skyrocketed by 39%, which is the "fastest rent growth among all large metros in the country," says a new report from Apartment List. Now, according to the site's quarterly Renter Migration Report, 28% of Tampa renters are currently searching for apartments outside of the metro area, with cities like Miami, Lakeland, and North Port as the leading destinations.
It appears that Tampa renters have had enough. Since the start of the pandemic, the median rent in the Tampa area has skyrocketed by 39%, which is the "fastest rent growth among all large metros in the country," says a new report from Apartment List. Now, according to the site's quarterly Renter Migration Report, 28% of Tampa renters are currently searching for apartments outside of the metro area, with cities like Miami, Lakeland, and North Port as the leading destinations.