NOVEL Beach Park by Crescent Communities
5450 Bay Center Dr,
Tampa, FL 33609
$1,960 - $6,250
Studio - 3 Beds
Located along Old Tampa Bay, the waterfront community of Beach Park is minutes south off Interstate 275. With large homes perched on lush lawns, oak trees dripping with moss, and palm trees swaying in the breeze, Beach Park is a beautiful neighborhood. In addition to water activities like boating and fishing, residents living in Beach Park have access to three parks, including Cypress Point Park, which provides a boardwalk, a canoe dock, hiking trails, playgrounds, picnic areas, a beach, and basketball courts. In addition to a resort-like feel, Beach Park provides fast commutes, located just five miles west of downtown Tampa.
When Beach Park locals aren’t busy beachcombing, find them noshing on Italian fare at Maggiano’s Little Italy or American favorites at Essex Restaurant, both neighborhood hotspots. WestShore Plaza, a popular shopping mall, is located in the neighborhood and offers anchor stores like Macy's, Sears, and JCPenney. The mall also offers a Dick's Sporting Goods, several restaurants, and the AMC WestShore 14 movie theater.
As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Beach Park is $2,183 for a studio, $2,233 for one bedroom, $3,111 for two bedrooms, and $4,379 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Beach Park has increased by 0.6% in the past year.
Studio
617 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,183/month
Average Rent
1 BR
778 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,233/month
Average Rent
2 BR
1,090 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$3,111/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,519 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$4,379/month
Average Rent
Somewhat Walkable
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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
Some Transit
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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Current Resident
6 years and 2 months ago•Niche Review
Beautiful homes located in a suburban feel. This neighborhood is a 15 minute drive to the heart of downtown Tampa, and is very close to the hustle and bustle of South Howard. Great Location and very safe and family friendly neighborhood.
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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 September 2025.