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Element Apartments: Rent, Trade-offs & Resident Feedback

Downtown Tampa (Arts District) · Tampa, FL · Our summary of recurring themes in public resident feedback, plus property details and advertised rent. Updated Jul 2026.

Quick take on Element

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.

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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
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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
Firsthand resident experiences

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Amenities

Resort-style pool and hot tubRenovated fitness centerConciergeCity-view penthousesGround-floor retail
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Questions to ask when you tour Element

Use these questions to verify current conditions and investigate the trade-offs surfaced by public resident feedback.

  • What is the exact monthly total after every mandatory fee, utility package and service charge?
  • Can I see the specific available unit—not only the model—and receive the quoted price in writing?
  • How does guest parking work, and what rules can lead to towing?
  • Who handles after-hours maintenance emergencies, and what response time is promised in the lease?
  • How many elevators serve this building, and what is the repair and move-in reservation process?
  • Which advertised amenities are currently open, what are their hours, and is access included in base rent?
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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