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Monthly Rent
$1,599 - $4,800
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Bedrooms
Studio - 3 bd
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Bathrooms
1 - 2 ba
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Square Feet
481 - 1,284 sq ft
If you're looking for apartments in Tampa, living in Ybor City should be on your radar. As one of Tampa's most historic and culturally diverse neighborhoods, this area is one of Tampa's best, and life at Lector 85 puts you in the heart of it all. Immerse yourself in the neighborhood's diverse foodie scene, vintage shops, boutiques, and entertainment that make this community truly unique. Come home to your choice of Studio, 1, 2, and 3-Bedroom urban apartment homes and all the amenity perks you can imagine. Life at Lector 85 is the perfect home for anyone to write their next chapter. Lector 85 was made to provide the sleekest standard of living and be one of the most luxury apartments Tampa offers. Our modern interior finishes and convenient community perks are the perfect addition to this historical and cultural hub. Founded in 1885, Ybor City coined a unique profession and cultural leader known as "Lectors." To stay entertained throughout the workday, the historic cigar factory workers would open pay individuals to read books, newspapers, and magazines aloud for hours on end. These individuals eventually became known as Lectors and evolved into highly respected influential leaders who imparted new ideas. Today, Lector 85 exists to celebrate Ybor's roots while providing a space for a new generation of cultural leaders to emerge.
Pricing & Floor Plans
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Unit South-239price $1,819square feet 541availibility Now
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Unit North-211price $1,654square feet 530availibility Aug 29
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Unit South-535price $1,920square feet 605availibility Now
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Unit South-503price $2,185square feet 807availibility Jun 29
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Unit South-405price $2,165square feet 807availibility Aug 11
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Unit North-307price $1,996square feet 660availibility Jul 18
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Unit North-202price $1,981square feet 660availibility Aug 18
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Unit South-106price $2,260square feet 990availibility Now
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Unit South-111price $2,385square feet 990availibility Now
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Unit South-429price $2,160square feet 990availibility Aug 25
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Unit South-512price $2,190square feet 997availibility Now
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Unit South-237price $2,660square feet 1,050availibility Now
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Unit South-521price $2,690square feet 1,102availibility Now
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Unit South-125price $2,725square feet 1,135availibility Aug 7
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Unit South-338price $2,894square feet 1,255availibility Now
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Unit South-239price $1,819square feet 541availibility Now
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Unit North-211price $1,654square feet 530availibility Aug 29
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Unit South-535price $1,920square feet 605availibility Now
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Unit South-503price $2,185square feet 807availibility Jun 29
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Unit South-405price $2,165square feet 807availibility Aug 11
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Unit North-307price $1,996square feet 660availibility Jul 18
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Unit North-202price $1,981square feet 660availibility Aug 18
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Unit South-106price $2,260square feet 990availibility Now
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Unit South-111price $2,385square feet 990availibility Now
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Unit South-429price $2,160square feet 990availibility Aug 25
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Unit South-512price $2,190square feet 997availibility Now
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Unit South-237price $2,660square feet 1,050availibility Now
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Unit South-521price $2,690square feet 1,102availibility Now
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Unit South-125price $2,725square feet 1,135availibility Aug 7
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Unit South-338price $2,894square feet 1,255availibility Now
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
- One-Time Move-In Fees
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Administrative Fee$200
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Application Fee$75
- Dogs Allowed
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Monthly pet rent$25
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One time Fee$400
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Pet Limit2
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Comments:There are no breed or weight restrictions for pets at Lector 85.
- Cats Allowed
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Monthly pet rent$25
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One time Fee$400
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Pet Limit2
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Comments:There are no breed or weight restrictions for pets at Lector 85.
Details
Lease Options
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7 months, 8 months, 9 months, 10 months, 11 months, 12 months, 13 months, 14 months, 15 months, 16 months, 17 months
Property Information
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Built in 2021
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254 units/5 stories
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About Lector 85
If you're looking for apartments in Tampa, living in Ybor City should be on your radar. As one of Tampa's most historic and culturally diverse neighborhoods, this area is one of Tampa's best, and life at Lector 85 puts you in the heart of it all. Immerse yourself in the neighborhood's diverse foodie scene, vintage shops, boutiques, and entertainment that make this community truly unique. Come home to your choice of Studio, 1, 2, and 3-Bedroom urban apartment homes and all the amenity perks you can imagine. Life at Lector 85 is the perfect home for anyone to write their next chapter. Lector 85 was made to provide the sleekest standard of living and be one of the most luxury apartments Tampa offers. Our modern interior finishes and convenient community perks are the perfect addition to this historical and cultural hub. Founded in 1885, Ybor City coined a unique profession and cultural leader known as "Lectors." To stay entertained throughout the workday, the historic cigar factory workers would open pay individuals to read books, newspapers, and magazines aloud for hours on end. These individuals eventually became known as Lectors and evolved into highly respected influential leaders who imparted new ideas. Today, Lector 85 exists to celebrate Ybor's roots while providing a space for a new generation of cultural leaders to emerge.
Lector 85 is an apartment community located in Hillsborough County and the 33605 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Hillsborough attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Coffee and Tea Bar
- Dry Cleaning Drop Off
- Pull-Down Kitchen Faucets
- Wood Style Floors
- 4
- Bike Parking (Exterior)
- Bike Storage (Interior)
- Common Area Wi-Fi
- Pool with Sundeck
- Xeal EV Charing stations
- Yoga Room
- Eat-In Kitchens
- fire pit
- Open concept floor plans
- Patio/Balcony
- Valet Trash & Recycling Pickup
- 5
- CoWork Spaces
- No Breed Restrictions
- Onsite Parking
- Garage Parking
- Parking Garage
- Resident Lounge
- WiFi Enabled Community
- 3
- Cable / Internet Ready
- Conference Room
- Courtyard with Fire Pit
- Designer Light Fixtures
- Energy Efficient Appliances
- In-Wall USB Ports
- Other
- Outdoor Grills
- Restricted Access Entry
- On site courtesy officer
- Outdoor Fitness Area
- Resident Exclusive Community App (Cobu)
- Stainless Steel
- Walking distance to shopping, dining, entertainment and more
- Work-from-home Spaces
- 1
- 9' Ceilings
- Courtyard Views
- Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
- Outdoor Entertainment Deck
- Outdoor Grilling Station
Community Amenities
Pool
Elevator
Clubhouse
Recycling
- Package Service
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- Recycling
- Dry Cleaning Service
- Pet Washing Station
- EV Charging
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Clubhouse
- Lounge
- Conference Rooms
- Pool
- Bicycle Storage
- Courtyard
- Grill
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
Walk-In Closets
- Wi-Fi
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Cable Ready
- Security System
- Storage Space
- Dishwasher
- Granite Countertops
- Refrigerator
- Quartz Countertops
- Views
- Walk-In Closets
- Window Coverings
- Balcony
- Deck
- Package Service
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- Recycling
- Dry Cleaning Service
- Pet Washing Station
- EV Charging
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Clubhouse
- Lounge
- Conference Rooms
- Courtyard
- Grill
- Pool
- Bicycle Storage
- Coffee and Tea Bar
- Dry Cleaning Drop Off
- Pull-Down Kitchen Faucets
- Wood Style Floors
- 4
- Bike Parking (Exterior)
- Bike Storage (Interior)
- Common Area Wi-Fi
- Pool with Sundeck
- Xeal EV Charing stations
- Yoga Room
- Eat-In Kitchens
- fire pit
- Open concept floor plans
- Patio/Balcony
- Valet Trash & Recycling Pickup
- 5
- CoWork Spaces
- No Breed Restrictions
- Onsite Parking
- Garage Parking
- Parking Garage
- Resident Lounge
- WiFi Enabled Community
- 3
- Cable / Internet Ready
- Conference Room
- Courtyard with Fire Pit
- Designer Light Fixtures
- Energy Efficient Appliances
- In-Wall USB Ports
- Other
- Outdoor Grills
- Restricted Access Entry
- On site courtesy officer
- Outdoor Fitness Area
- Resident Exclusive Community App (Cobu)
- Stainless Steel
- Walking distance to shopping, dining, entertainment and more
- Work-from-home Spaces
- 1
- 9' Ceilings
- Courtyard Views
- Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
- Outdoor Entertainment Deck
- Outdoor Grilling Station
- Wi-Fi
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Cable Ready
- Security System
- Storage Space
- Dishwasher
- Granite Countertops
- Refrigerator
- Quartz Countertops
- Views
- Walk-In Closets
- Window Coverings
- Balcony
- Deck
Monday | 9am - 6pm |
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Tuesday | 9am - 6pm |
Wednesday | 9am - 6pm |
Thursday | 9am - 6pm |
Friday | 9am - 6pm |
Saturday | 10am - 5pm |
Sunday | Closed |
Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi | |
Drive: | 6 min | 3.3 mi | |
Drive: | 12 min | 6.6 mi | |
Drive: | 14 min | 7.2 mi |

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Transportation options available in Ybor City include Centennial Park Station (#1), located 0.7 mile from Lector 85. Lector 85 is near Tampa International, located 10.5 miles or 18 minutes away, and St Pete-Clearwater International, located 19.7 miles or 35 minutes away.
Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi | |
Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi | |
Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi | |
Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi | |
Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
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Drive: | 41 min | 32.5 mi |
Airports | Distance | ||
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Airports | Distance | ||
Tampa International
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Drive: | 18 min | 10.5 mi |
St Pete-Clearwater International
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Drive: | 35 min | 19.7 mi |
Time and distance from Lector 85.
Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
Walk: | 18 min | 0.9 mi | |
Drive: | 5 min | 2.8 mi | |
Drive: | 5 min | 2.9 mi |
Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
Ybor City Museum State Park
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Walk: | 14 min | 0.8 mi |
McKay Bay Nature Park
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Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi |
The Florida Aquarium
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.2 mi |
Lowry Park Zoo
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Drive: | 12 min | 6.2 mi |
Busch Gardens Tampa
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Drive: | 17 min | 7.8 mi |
Hospitals | Distance | ||
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Hospitals | Distance | ||
Drive: | 7 min | 3.5 mi | |
Drive: | 8 min | 4.7 mi | |
Drive: | 16 min | 8.5 mi |
Military Bases | Distance | ||
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Military Bases | Distance | ||
Drive: | 24 min | 11.6 mi | |
Drive: | 31 min | 19.8 mi | |
Drive: | 175 min | 93.3 mi |
Property Ratings at Lector 85
The Leasing Office staff is top of the line. I recommend this property to anyone looking for a professional environment and friendly staff.
Property Manager at Lector 85, Responded To This Review
Thank you for your review and feedback. If there is anything we can do to earn that fifth star, please reach out to me directly at lector85mgr@greystar.com. Thank you, Tyler Thompson Community Manager Lector 85
Lector 85 Photos
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Studio
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Studio
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Studio
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1 Bedroom
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1 Bedroom
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Lector 85 has studios to three bedrooms with rent ranges from $1,599/mo. to $4,800/mo.
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Lector 85 is in Ybor in the city of Ybor City. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 2.9 miles of the property. Five parks are within 7.8 miles, including Ybor City Museum State Park, McKay Bay Nature Park, and The Florida Aquarium.
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