MAA Breakwater
5432 W Tyson Ave,
Tampa, FL 33611
$1,998 - $7,603
Studio - 3 Beds
South Tampa
Tampa, FL
South Tampa - Tampa, FL
Area Guide
One of Tampa’s most sought-after regions
Picturesque
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Vibrant
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Bayfront
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Upscale
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Convenient
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Situated on a peninsula between Old Tampa Bay and Hillsborough Bay, South Tampa is one of the most desirable regions in the city. South Tampa begins at West Kennedy Boulevard in the north and stretches southward to MacDill Air Force Base. Among the many alluring neighborhoods included in South Tampa are Hyde Park, Bayshore Beautiful, Palma Ceia, Davis Islands, and South Westshore.
South Tampa is revered for its great shopping and dining, vibrant nightlife, excellent schools, and stunning bayfront views. South Tampa boasts superb boutiques, bars, and eateries along South Howard Avenue, in addition to great options for outdoor recreation at Ballast Point Park and Palma Ceia Golf and Country Club. Downtown Tampa sits within close reach of the community, as well as the gorgeous beaches in Saint Petersburg and Clearwater.
Rent Trends
As of January 2026, the average apartment rent in South Tampa is $1,679 for a studio, $1,821 for one bedroom, $2,416 for two bedrooms, and $3,345 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Tampa has decreased by -2.5% in the past year.
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Studio
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508 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,679/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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696 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,821/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,037 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,416/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,361 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,345/month
Average Rent
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- The Florida Aquarium
- Ybor City Museum State Park
- McKay Bay Nature Park
- Lowry Park Zoo
- Weedon Island Preserve
Commuter Rail
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 November 2025.