The Tempo at Encore — Resident Reviews, Pros & Cons
Encore District (Downtown/Ybor border), Tampa, FL · What renters actually say about living here, distilled from public reviews. Updated Jul 2026.
Neighborhood
Encore District (Downtown/Ybor border)
Address
1102 Ray Charles Blvd, Tampa, FL 33602
Floor plans
1BR–3BR
Advertised rents
From ~$1,420 (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Year built
2018
Website
What residents like
- ✓Among the lowest rents for a newer building this close to downtown and Ybor
- ✓Floor plans and the gym draw genuine enthusiasm from residents
- ✓Maintenance staff are described as efficient by multiple reviewers
- ✓Quick access to the airport, Ybor's 7th Avenue and downtown is a recurring plus
Common complaints
- ✕Reviewers report pest problems including gnats, wasps and rodents
- ✕Common complaints include misused, dirty trash rooms and weak rule enforcement
- ✕Residents cite smoke odors in hallways and stairwells
- ✕Broken secure-entry doors and thin security monitoring are recurring concerns
- ✕Frequent fire alarms at odd hours are mentioned by multiple renters
Our take
A 7-story, 203-unit 2018 building in the Encore master development between downtown and Ybor City. It suits budget-conscious renters chasing new-ish construction and location value over white-glove management. Reviews are mixed, with price and amenities on one side and upkeep and enforcement issues on the other.
Amenities
Pool with outdoor theaterClubhouse with fitness centerLibrary and computer centerGame roomsLEED Silver-designed building
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.