5008 S MacDill Ave
5008 S MacDill Ave,
Tampa, FL 33611
$3,100
2 Beds
Ballast Point
Tampa, FL
Ballast Point - Tampa, FL Area Guide
Niche Reviews 
Ballast Point hugs the shoreline of Hillsborough Bay along the South Tampa peninsula. The southern edge of the neighborhood borders MacDill Air Force Base, which consumes most of the southern tip of the peninsula. Residents of Ballast Point enjoy a waterfront lifestyle filled with boating and fishing. Many who don't work on the base commute to nearby Tampa, which is just six miles to the northeast. After choosing your Ballast Point apartment, you may find yourself heading downtown to the Amalie Arena to cheer on the NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning or to catch a concert. Ballast Point is a beautiful neighborhood -- the sun sparkling off the bay and the majestic oak trees dripping with Spanish moss give it an old-world feel. Ballast Point was the site of a major Civil War battle, and today the site of the battle is a park. Ballast Point Park is not only a historic location, but it is also a fantastic place for residents to gather and enjoy the sprayground, playground, pier, boat ramp, and café.
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Ballast Point is $1,489 for one bedroom, and $1,816 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ballast Point has decreased by -12.7% in the past year.
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1 BR
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603 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,489/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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893 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,816/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Ballast Point - Tampa, FL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in Ballast Point - Tampa, FL, so everyday errands require more planning.
Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk
Groceries
60
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
40
/ 100
Limited Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
20
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
40
/ 100
Recreation
Recreation options in Ballast Point - Tampa, FL are limited, so staying active may require more planning.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
60
/ 100
Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
20
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Ballast Point - Tampa, FL from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
20
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
30
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
100
/ 100
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Reviews of Ballast Point - Tampa, FL
Niche Reviews
2 Reviews
Current Resident
8 years and 3 months ago•Niche Review
Great neighborhood. Ballast Point has a great sense of community. Roads need to be improved drastically and be expanded.
Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- The Florida Aquarium
- Ybor City Museum State Park
- McKay Bay Nature Park
- Lowry Park Zoo
- Weedon Island Preserve
Airports
- Tampa International
- St Pete-Clearwater International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.