Oasis at Ballast Point
1–2 bedrooms · $1,049–$1,199+
✓ Residents value the South Tampa location and access to Bayshore and MacDill.
✕ Reviewers report older-building maintenance and pest concerns.
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64 communities researched · Public resident-feedback themes, advertised rents and property details · Updated Sep 2026
Tampa's rental market spans glassy Water Street towers, garden communities under Carrollwood oaks, and everything between. We read what residents actually say in public reviews — then distill the recurring pros and cons for each major complex, so you know the trade-offs before you tour.
As of mid-2026, Tampa one-bedrooms typically run $1,300–$2,400/mo depending on submarket; Water Street and Bayshore command the premium, while the USF corridor and Temple Terrace border remain the value zone. Rent ranges below come from public listings and change frequently — always confirm current pricing with the property.
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| Complex | Neighborhood | Beds | Advertised rents | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis at Ballast Point | Ballast Point | 1–2 bedrooms | $1,049–$1,199+ | — |
| Casa Bel Mar | Bayside West | 1–2 bedrooms | $1,456–$2,599+ | — |
| The Delmar | Bayside West | Studios–2 bedrooms | $1,565+ | — |
| Carrollwood Station | Carrollwood | 1BR–2BR | $1,309–$1,800 | 1984 |
| MAA Carrollwood | Carrollwood | 1BR–2BR | $1,558–$2,953 | 1979 |
| Seven Lakes at Carrollwood | Carrollwood | Studios–2 bedrooms | $1,157–$1,498+ | — |
| Bell Channelside | Channel District | 1BR–3BR | $1,880–$3,280 | 2008 |
| Channel Club | Channel District | Studio–2BR | $1,610–$5,070 | 2018 |
| SkyHouse Channelside | Channel District | Studio–3BR | $1,540–$3,730 | 2015 |
| The Fitzgerald Channelside | Channel District | Studio–3BR | From ~$2,380 | 2017 |
| Canopy at Citrus Park | Citrus Park | 1BR–3BR apartments and townhomes | $1,556–$2,524+ | 2018 |
| Westwood Reserve | Citrus Park / Westchase area | 1BR–3BR | $1,480–$2,265+ | — |
| Nine15 | Downtown Tampa | Studio–2BR | $2,210–$4,170 | 2017 |
| Element | Downtown Tampa (Arts District) | 1BR–2BR (incl. penthouses) | $2,180–$9,730 (incl. penthouses) | 2009 |
| Anchor Riverwalk | Downtown Tampa (Riverwalk) | Studio–3BR | From ~$1,690 (studio) | 2018 |
| Cross Creek | East Tampa | 2–3 bedrooms | $1,403–$1,611+ | — |
| Prose Park View | East Tampa | 1–2 bedrooms | $1,549–$2,070+ | — |
| Cooper's Pond | Egypt Lake-Leto | Studios–2 bedrooms | $1,529+ | — |
| Legend Oaks | Egypt Lake-Leto | 1–2 bedrooms | $1,340+ | — |
| The Tempo at Encore | Encore District (Downtown/Ybor border) | 1BR–3BR | From ~$1,420 | 2018 |
| The Lodge at Hidden River | Hidden River | 1–2 bedrooms | $1,662–$1,821+ | — |
| MAA Hyde Park | Hyde Park | 1BR–3BR | From ~$2,000 | 1994 |
| 2Bayshore Luxury Waterfront Apartments | Hyde Park / Bayshore | Studio–3BR | From ~$2,200 | 2013 |
| NOVEL Midtown Tampa | Midtown (Westshore) | Studio–2BR | ~$1,950–$3,300 | 2021 |
| Preserve at Tampa Palms | New Tampa | 1–3 bedrooms | $1,303–$1,658+ | — |
| The Links at Pebble Creek Apartments | New Tampa | 1–2 bedrooms | $1,574–$1,616+ | — |
| Vinings at Hunter's Green | New Tampa (Hunter's Green) | 1BR–3BR | $1,412–$2,819 | 1995 |
| The Dawson | New Tampa (Tampa Palms area) | 1BR–3BR | ~$1,244–$1,944+ | 1996 |
| Altis Grand Central | North Hyde Park | Studio–3BR | ~$2,200–$4,500 | 2020 |
| NoHo Flats | North Hyde Park | 1–3 bedrooms | $2,029+ | — |
| Verra North | North Tampa | 1–2 bedrooms | $999–$1,199+ | — |
| Vista North | North Tampa | 1–3 bedrooms | $1,199–$1,600+ | — |
| MAA Rocky Point | Rocky Point | 1–3 bedrooms | $1,490–$2,590+ | — |
| The Flats at Seminole Heights | Seminole Heights | 1BR–3BR | $1,300–$1,730 | 1968 |
| MAA SoHo Square | SoHo / Hyde Park | 1BR–3BR | ~$1,850–$2,300+ | 2014 |
| Bay Colony Apartments | South Tampa | 1–2 bedrooms | $1,075–$1,625+ | — |
| Lighthouse Bay Apartment Homes | South Tampa | Studios–2 bedrooms | $1,200–$1,610+ | — |
| Camden Preserve | South Tampa (Gandy / Westshore Marina area) | 1BR–3BR | From ~$1,740 | 1996 |
| Cortland Bowery | South Tampa (Westshore Marina District) | Studio–2BR | From ~$1,500 | 1987 |
| The Pearl | Tampa Heights | 1BR–3BR | $2,130–$3,880 | 2018 |
| Henley Tampa Palms | Tampa Palms | 1–3 bedrooms | $1,565–$2,420+ | — |
| Mezzo of Tampa Palms | Tampa Palms | 1BR–3BR | $1,545–$2,595 | — |
| The Brady at Tampa Palms | Tampa Palms | 1BR–3BR | From ~$1,220 | 1986 |
| The Grand Reserve at Tampa Palms | Tampa Palms | 1BR–4BR | From ~$1,591 | 1999 |
| Raintree Park | Temple Terrace area | 2 bedrooms | $1,129+ | — |
| Grove at Temple Terrace | Temple Terrace-adjacent (East Tampa) | 2BR | ~$1,225–$1,760 | — |
| Atwater Westchase | Town 'n' Country | Studios–2 bedrooms | $1,099–$1,549+ | — |
| IQ Apartments | USF / University Area | 1BR–4BR (student, by-the-bed leases) | From ~$949 per bed | — |
| The Standard at Tampa | USF / University Area | 1BR–5BR (student, by-the-bed leases) | ~$750–$1,290 per bed | 2019 |
| Cambridge Woods | University Area | 1–2 bedrooms | $1,140–$1,583+ | — |
| Caribbean Breeze | University Area | 1–2 bedrooms | $1,230–$1,564+ | — |
| Willow Brooke Apartments | University Area | 1–2 bedrooms | $1,105–$1,320+ | — |
| Avina North Apartments | University Square | 1–2 bedrooms | $1,199–$1,319+ | — |
| Timberfalls Apartment Homes | University Square | 1–2 bedrooms | $1,140–$1,299+ | — |
| Uptown Palms Apartments | University Square | 1–3 bedrooms | $1,099–$1,549+ | — |
| Viridian Apartments | University Square | 1–3 bedrooms | $1,204–$1,924+ | — |
| Heron | Water Street (Downtown) | 1BR–3BR | From ~$2,700 (1BR) | 2021 |
| The Legacy Apartments | Wellswood | 1–3 bedrooms | $1,631–$1,950+ | — |
| Lantower Westshore | Westshore | 1BR–3BR | ~$1,800–$2,850 | 2014 |
| Novus Westshore | Westshore | Studio–3BR | ~$1,900–$2,800 | 2016 |
| Society Westshore | Westshore | Studio–3BR | ~$1,550–$3,900 | 2016 |
| Varela Westshore | Westshore | Studio–3BR | From ~$1,650 | 2014 |
| Casa Marti | Ybor City | Studios–2 bedrooms | — | — |
| The Quarter at Ybor | Ybor City | 1BR–2BR | $1,400–$1,800 (condo rentals vary by owner) | 2001 |
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Ballast Point
Bayside West
Casa Bel Mar
1–2 bedrooms · $1,456–$2,599+
✓ Residents like the South Tampa location and convenient road access.
✕ Reviewers report traffic and neighboring-unit noise.
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The Delmar
Studios–2 bedrooms · $1,565+
✓ Residents appreciate the South Tampa location and access to Gandy Boulevard.
✕ Reviewers report traffic noise and older-building maintenance concerns.
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Carrollwood
Carrollwood Station
1BR–2BR · $1,309–$1,800
✓ Residents describe a quiet, laid-back, family-friendly atmosphere
✕ Reviewers report dated units and cleanliness issues at some move-ins
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MAA Carrollwood
1BR–2BR · $1,558–$2,953
✓ Reviewers consistently describe the community as peaceful and quiet thanks to its condo-style layout
✕ Common complaints center on dated interiors that need modernizing
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Seven Lakes at Carrollwood
Studios–2 bedrooms · $1,157–$1,498+
✓ Residents frequently praise the lakes, trees, and central Carrollwood location.
✕ Reviewers report aging-building and maintenance concerns.
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Channel District
Bell Channelside
1BR–3BR · $1,880–$3,280
✓ Frequently called one of the more affordable ways to live in the Channel District
✕ Reviewers report slow maintenance and recurring breakages in the gym, pool and elevators
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Channel Club
Studio–2BR · $1,610–$5,070
✓ Having a Publix directly attached to the building is the most-cited perk
✕ Reviewers report elevator outages and past leak/flooding incidents with slow remediation
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SkyHouse Channelside
Studio–3BR · $1,540–$3,730
✓ Residents highlight the walkable location near Sparkman Wharf, the arena and Channelside dining
✕ Reviewers report car break-ins in the garage and question camera coverage
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The Fitzgerald Channelside
Studio–3BR · From ~$2,380
✓ Management and maintenance teams earn consistently high marks for responsiveness
✕ Some reviewers dispute the quiet-construction marketing, citing street noise and a loud pool deck in summer
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Citrus Park
Citrus Park / Westchase area
Downtown Tampa
Downtown Tampa (Arts District)
Downtown Tampa (Riverwalk)
East Tampa
Cross Creek
2–3 bedrooms · $1,403–$1,611+
✓ Residents appreciate the larger floor plans and family-oriented amenities.
✕ Reviewers report administrative and communication delays.
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Prose Park View
1–2 bedrooms · $1,549–$2,070+
✓ Residents frequently praise the maintenance team's speed and professionalism.
✕ Some reviewers report construction-related or neighboring-unit noise.
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Egypt Lake-Leto
Cooper's Pond
Studios–2 bedrooms · $1,529+
✓ Residents regularly praise the convenient central location.
✕ Reviewers report occasional pest and aging-building concerns.
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Legend Oaks
1–2 bedrooms · $1,340+
✓ Residents frequently value the location near hospitals and major roads.
✕ Reviewers report occasional noise and parking pressure.
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Encore District (Downtown/Ybor border)
Hidden River
Hyde Park
Hyde Park / Bayshore
Midtown (Westshore)
New Tampa
Preserve at Tampa Palms
1–3 bedrooms · $1,303–$1,658+
✓ Residents like the New Tampa setting and access to parks and shopping.
✕ Reviewers report maintenance and pest-control inconsistencies.
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The Links at Pebble Creek Apartments
1–2 bedrooms · $1,574–$1,616+
✓ Residents appreciate the green surroundings and New Tampa location.
✕ Reviewers report maintenance delays and aging-unit variation.
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New Tampa (Hunter's Green)
New Tampa (Tampa Palms area)
North Hyde Park
Altis Grand Central
Studio–3BR · ~$2,200–$4,500
✓ Reviewers repeatedly single out the management and maintenance teams as proactive, with work orders often closed within a day
✕ A common complaint is the third-party paid visitor parking (around $25/day) with weak enforcement
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NoHo Flats
1–3 bedrooms · $2,029+
✓ Residents like the location near downtown, the University of Tampa, and South Howard.
✕ Reviewers report traffic and neighboring-unit noise at times.
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North Tampa
Verra North
1–2 bedrooms · $999–$1,199+
✓ Residents frequently mention competitive pricing for the area.
✕ Reviewers report concerns about noise and property-rule enforcement.
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Vista North
1–3 bedrooms · $1,199–$1,600+
✓ Residents mention value and spacious layouts.
✕ Reviewers report aging-building and maintenance concerns.
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Rocky Point
Seminole Heights
SoHo / Hyde Park
South Tampa
Bay Colony Apartments
1–2 bedrooms · $1,075–$1,625+
✓ Residents value the South Tampa location and competitive rent.
✕ Reviewers report older-building maintenance and pest concerns.
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Lighthouse Bay Apartment Homes
Studios–2 bedrooms · $1,200–$1,610+
✓ Residents appreciate access to MacDill and South Tampa shopping.
✕ Reviewers report traffic noise and older-building maintenance issues.
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South Tampa (Gandy / Westshore Marina area)
South Tampa (Westshore Marina District)
Tampa Heights
Tampa Palms
Mezzo of Tampa Palms
1BR–3BR · $1,545–$2,595
✓ Leasing staff earn frequent praise for a smooth, attentive move-in process
✕ Multiple reviewers report ongoing roach and pest-control problems
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Henley Tampa Palms
1–3 bedrooms · $1,565–$2,420+
✓ Residents praise the Tampa Palms location and mature landscaping.
✕ Reviewers report unit-to-unit variation in updates and maintenance.
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The Brady at Tampa Palms
1BR–3BR · From ~$1,220
✓ Reviewers like the unusually deep amenity package, especially the four pools
✕ A recurring complaint is unresponsive office staff and slow work-order turnaround
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The Grand Reserve at Tampa Palms
1BR–4BR · From ~$1,591
✓ Residents consistently praise a fast, effective maintenance team
✕ Some reviewers report the security gates are frequently breached or left open
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Temple Terrace area
Temple Terrace-adjacent (East Tampa)
Town 'n' Country
USF / University Area
IQ Apartments
1BR–4BR (student, by-the-bed leases) · From ~$949 per bed
✓ Reviewers highlight the standout pool and outdoor amenity spaces
✕ A large share of reviews describe management as unresponsive, especially on deposits
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The Standard at Tampa
1BR–5BR (student, by-the-bed leases) · ~$750–$1,290 per bed
✓ Students consistently rank the amenity set — especially the rooftop pool and game rooms — among the best near USF
✕ Reviewers report frequent Wi-Fi outages, a pain point for coursework
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University Area
Cambridge Woods
1–2 bedrooms · $1,140–$1,583+
✓ Residents frequently cite proximity to USF as a major advantage.
✕ Reviewers report recurring concerns about pests and aging fixtures.
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Caribbean Breeze
1–2 bedrooms · $1,230–$1,564+
✓ Residents like the location near USF and shopping.
✕ Reviewers report maintenance and pest-control concerns in some buildings.
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Willow Brooke Apartments
1–2 bedrooms · $1,105–$1,320+
✓ Residents frequently mention affordability and access to USF.
✕ Reviewers report pests and uneven building upkeep.
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University Square
Avina North Apartments
1–2 bedrooms · $1,199–$1,319+
✓ Residents value the location near USF and major roads.
✕ Reviewers report pests and maintenance follow-up issues.
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Timberfalls Apartment Homes
1–2 bedrooms · $1,140–$1,299+
✓ Residents mention convenient access to USF, shopping, and major roads.
✕ Reviewers report pest-control and maintenance consistency concerns.
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Uptown Palms Apartments
1–3 bedrooms · $1,099–$1,549+
✓ Residents appreciate the access to USF and shopping.
✕ Reviewers report concerns about noise and property-rule enforcement.
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Viridian Apartments
1–3 bedrooms · $1,204–$1,924+
✓ Residents often mention the convenient location near USF.
✕ Reviewers report recurring concerns about noise between units.
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Water Street (Downtown)
Wellswood
Westshore
Novus Westshore
Studio–3BR · ~$1,900–$2,800
✓ Front-office and maintenance staff draw repeated praise for speed and courtesy
✕ Multiple reviewers mention thin floors and walls, recommending top-floor units to avoid overhead noise
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Lantower Westshore
1BR–3BR · ~$1,800–$2,850
✓ Reviewers highlight modern interiors, updated appliances and renovated common areas
✕ Some residents describe office staff as unresponsive or inconsistent
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Society Westshore
Studio–3BR · ~$1,550–$3,900
✓ Reviewers describe modern, well-designed apartments at a lower entry price than comparable Westshore towers
✕ Common complaints include trash collection and valet-trash problems
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Varela Westshore
Studio–3BR · From ~$1,650
✓ The massive clubhouse and wellness center (sauna, steam room, cold plunge) is regularly called the best amenity package in Westshore
✕ Multiple reviewers report pest problems, including roaches and rodents
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Ybor City
Casa Marti
Studios–2 bedrooms
✓ Reviewers highlight the modern design and new-building feel.
✕ Reviewers report that nightlife and street activity can create noise.
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The Quarter at Ybor
1BR–2BR · $1,400–$1,800 (condo rentals vary by owner)
✓ Three blocks from 7th Avenue, so Ybor's restaurants and nightlife are an easy walk
✕ Reviewers repeatedly cite paper-thin walls and floors with heavy noise transfer
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Florida renter essentials
Renters insurance is not optional here. Many Florida leases require it, and standard policies generally do not cover flood damage — that may require separate coverage, even in an apartment. Before signing, look up the building's flood zone on FEMA's flood map service and ask which evacuation zone it sits in.
Ask about the real monthly cost. A recurring theme in public resident feedback is fee stacking: valet trash, common-area electric, mandatory bulk internet, pest control, admin and tech fees. Get the full itemized monthly figure in writing before you apply.
Tour with the AC running and ask about hurricanes. Humidity control is the difference between a fine unit and a moldy one; ask how old the AC is. And ask directly how the building handled the last major storm — communities that performed well say so happily, and reviewers call out the ones that didn't.
How this apartment research is made
How we build these pages: we examine publicly available resident feedback from sources such as Google, ApartmentRatings, Yelp and Reddit, then summarize recurring themes in our own words. We don't copy review text or display third-party star ratings. Paid partner modules are labeled and do not alter the editorial summary. Trade-offs reflect what residents report — experiences vary. Rent ranges come from public listings and change often; always confirm current pricing, fees and policies with the property directly.
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