TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Many renters across the Tampa Bay area are paying more than they did last year, according to data from Zumper.
Last month, a one-bedroom apartment in the state averaged $1,685.
According to Zumper’s report, Venice is the most expensive city in the area, with one-bedrooms priced at $2,130.
The city with the fastest-growing rent is Lutz, where rent has jumped 36% since this time last year.
If you are looking for something more affordable, Zumper said Winter Haven is the least expensive city in the area, with rent at $1,090.
Over the past year, only Riverview and Bradenton saw a decrease in rent.
Below is a breakdown of the cost to rent in the Tampa Bay area, according to Zumper.
| Ranking | City | One-bedroom price | M/M% | Y/Y% | Two-bedroom price | M/M% | Y/Y% |
| 1 | Venice | $2,130 | 6.0% | 12.1% | $3,410 | 5.9% | 40.9% |
| 2 | Sarasota | $2,110 | 3.4% | 8.8% | $2,620 | -6.1% | 5.6% |
| 3 | North Port | $1,850 | 0.0% | 0.0% | $2,280 | -6.2% | 7.0% |
| 4 | Tampa | $1,670 | -1.2% | 0.6% | $1,980 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| 5 | Riverview | $1,660 | -1.2% | -6.7% | $1,980 | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| 6 | Bradenton | $1,650 | -2.4% | -7.3% | $2,300 | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| 7 | Dunedin | $1,650 | 5.1% | 7.8% | $2,280 | -5.0% | 4.1% |
| 8 | Lutz | $1,640 | -1.2% | 35.5% | $2,020 | 1.5% | 36.5% |
| 9 | Clearwater | $1,550 | 5.4% | 8.4% | $1,960 | 2.1% | -8.0% |
| 10 | Tarpon Springs | $1,510 | 1.3% | 0.0% | $2,020 | 5.8% | 13.5% |
| 11 | Largo | $1,440 | -4.0% | 6.7% | $1,850 | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| 12 | South Bradenton | $1,340 | 6.3% | 21.8% | $1,730 | -2.3% | -9.9% |
| 13 | Lakeland | $1,290 | 0.0% | 21.7% | $1,520 | 5.6% | 16.9% |
| 14 | Winter Haven | $1,090 | -6.0% | 17.2% | $1,430 | 2.1% | 5.9% |
