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📅 Subleases in Tampa.

Summer, semester and study-abroad sublets from .edu-verified students across 10 Tampa colleges. Live in their place for part of their lease — no year-long commitment.

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Tampa subleases right now.

1 sublease listing in Tampa
SPRING 2027 Sublease/ReletSublease+5
$749/mo

SPRING 2027 Sublease/Relet

  • January 2027
  • Furnished
Maya A.· 1 months ago
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Subleases at every Tampa school.

Arizona College of Nursing-Tampa subleases
Arizona College of Nursing-Tampa
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Concorde Career Institute-Tampa subleases
Concorde Career Institute-Tampa
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Faith Theological Seminary and Christian College subleases
Faith Theological Seminary and Christian College
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Herzing University-Tampa subleases
Herzing University-Tampa
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Hillsborough Community College subleases
Hillsborough Community College
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Schiller International University subleases
Schiller International University
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South University-Tampa subleases
South University-Tampa
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Strayer University-Florida subleases
Strayer University-Florida
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The University of Tampa subleases
The University of Tampa
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University of South Florida subleases
University of South Florida
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How subleasing works

Sublease vs. lease takeover.

A sublease is when an existing tenant lets you live in their place for part of their lease term. They stay on the lease; you pay them. A lease takeover is the opposite: you replace them on the lease and deal with the landlord yourself. Need a place for a few months? Sublease. Want the lease in your name? Look at lease takeovers on your campus page.

Spring is peak sublease season in Tampa: study abroad, co-ops and December grads free up rooms for a single term, and summer sublets get posted before finals.

How much does a sublease cost in Tampa?

You usually pay the original tenant's share of the rent — sometimes less, if they're trying to fill a summer gap fast. For a benchmark: HUD’s FY2027 Fair Market Rents around Tampa campuses put a one-bedroom between $1,360/month (ZIP 33610, near Strayer University-Florida) and $2,480 (ZIP 33602, near Schiller International University), utilities included. Splitting a two-bedroom with a roommate runs about $790–$1,440 each, depending on the area.

Stuff Tampa students ask

Tampa sublease FAQ.

How much does a sublease cost in Tampa?
You usually pay the original tenant's share of the rent — sometimes less, if they're trying to fill a summer gap fast. For a benchmark: HUD’s FY2027 Fair Market Rents around Tampa campuses put a one-bedroom between $1,360/month (ZIP 33610, near Strayer University-Florida) and $2,480 (ZIP 33602, near Schiller International University), utilities included. Splitting a two-bedroom with a roommate runs about $790–$1,440 each, depending on the area.
How do I find a sublease in Tampa?
Browse the sublease listings on this page, or pick your campus below to see subleases posted by verified students at your school. Every poster verified a .edu email, so you're dealing with real students, not Craigslist scammers. Browsing and posting are free.
What's the difference between a sublease and a lease takeover?
In a sublease, the original tenant stays on the lease and you pay them for part of their term — common for summers, a study-abroad semester or an internship. In a lease takeover, you replace them on the lease entirely and deal with the landlord directly. If you need a place for a few months, sublease. If you want the lease in your name, take it over.
Is subleasing allowed in Tampa?
It depends on the lease, not the city. Most leases require the landlord's written consent before you sublet, and some ban it outright. Check the subletting clause in the lease and get the landlord's OK in writing before anyone moves in or pays.
When do Tampa students post subleases?
Two big waves: late fall, when students lock in spring study abroad and co-ops, and March–April, when summer sublets go up before finals. Post early in either window and you'll have the most people looking.
Does it cost anything to sublease through Crashmates?
No. Posting a sublease and browsing listings are free, and you start with 10 free credits — you only spend a credit to send the first message in a new conversation. No subscription.

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