Overview of Findings
Apartment List has released Tampa’s results from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters nationwide, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of the country’s 111 million renters.
"Tampa renters expressed general satisfaction with the city overall," according to Apartment List. "They gave most categories above-average and average scores."
Key Findings in Tampa include the following:
- Tampa renters gave their city a B overall.
- The highest-rated categories for Tampa were state and local taxes and weather which received A+ and A grades, respectively.
- The areas of concern to Tampa renters are public transit and commute time, which both received scores of B-.
- Tampa millennials are moderately satisfied with their city, giving it an overall rating of C+, while renters who are parents are more satisfied, giving it an A+.
- Tampa did relatively well compared to similar cities in Florida like Jacksonville (B-), Miami (C+), Orlando (C) and Tallahassee (F).
- Tampa did relatively well compared to similar cities nationwide, including Saint Louis (C+), Tucson (D) and Cleveland (C).
- The top rated cities nationwide for renter satisfaction include Scottsdale, AZ, Irvine, CA, Boulder, CO and Ann Arbor, MI. The lowest rated cities include Tallahassee, FL, Stockton, CA, Dayton, OH, Detroit, MI and Newark, NJ.
Renters say:
- "I love the tropical climate, nearby beaches, and available environmental jobs." -Laura
- "Tampa is perfect for professionals and people with active lifestyles." -Cynthia H.
- "I love the food and the people, but traffic gets pretty bad." -Anon.
- "For a small (feeling) city, Tampa has a ton of opportunities, but it feels like the cost of living is high for this area." -Margaret G.
For more information on the survey methodology and findings or to speak to one of our researchers, please contact our team at rentonomics@apartmentlist.com.
