Element — Resident Reviews, Pros & Cons
Downtown Tampa (Arts District), Tampa, FL · What renters actually say about living here, distilled from public reviews. Updated Jul 2026.
Neighborhood
Downtown Tampa (Arts District)
Address
808 N Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602
Floor plans
1BR–2BR (incl. penthouses)
Advertised rents
$2,180–$9,730 (incl. penthouses) (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Year built
2009
Website
What residents like
- ✓Sweeping river and skyline views are the most-mentioned selling point
- ✓Concierge and maintenance staff earn warm, named praise from long-term residents
- ✓Walkability to the Riverwalk, Curtis Hixon Park and Arts District venues is a constant plus
- ✓Units are described as spacious and light-filled
Common complaints
- ✕Reviewers report frequent elevator outages and long waits for a building this tall
- ✕Common complaints include unenforced resident parking and only a handful of guest spaces
- ✕Some residents cite weak sound insulation and smoke odors traveling between units
- ✕Renters have criticized paying full amenity fees during extended pool-deck construction closures
Our take
A 34-story, 395-unit tower from 2009 that remains one of downtown Tampa's tallest rental buildings. It suits view-driven renters who value an established address near the Riverwalk over brand-new finishes. Reviews praise staff and location while consistently dinging elevators and parking enforcement.
Amenities
Resort-style pool and hot tubRenovated fitness centerConciergeCity-view penthousesGround-floor retail
About these pros & cons
How we build these pages: we read publicly available resident reviews (Google, ApartmentRatings, Yelp, Reddit and similar) for each community and summarize the recurring themes in our own words. We don't copy review text, we don't display star ratings we didn't compute, and no complex has paid to appear or to have anything removed. Cons 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.