MAA Breakwater
5432 W Tyson Ave,
Tampa, FL 33611
$2,368 - $4,483
Studio - 3 Beds
Area Guide
South Tampa Tampa, FL
One of Tampa’s most sought-after regions
Picturesque
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Vibrant
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Bayfront
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 July 2026, the average apartment rent in South Tampa is $1,687 for a studio, $1,873 for one bedroom, $2,451 for two bedrooms, and $3,424 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Tampa has increased by 1.6% in the past year.
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Studio
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503 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,687/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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697 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,873/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,035 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,451/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,352 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,424/month
Average Rent
Learn More About South Tampa
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly South Tampa - Tampa, FL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Daily Essentials
South Tampa - Tampa, FL offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk
Groceries
70
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
50
/ 100
Limited Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
30
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
40
/ 100
Recreation
South Tampa - Tampa, FL provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
60
/ 100
Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
30
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in South Tampa - Tampa, FL from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
20
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
20
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
100
/ 100
Scores provided by
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 June 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.