South Tampa Rent Prices & Neighborhood Guide
Established residential area with Bayshore, MacDill AFB proximity, excellent schools, and family-friendly atmosphere.
Tampa, FLAvg Rent: $2,000/moWalk Score: 55
Walkability
55
Walk Score
Transit
35
Transit Score
Commute
15-20 min
To Downtown
Safety
Excellent
Rating
South Tampa Rent Prices
Studio
$1,200
per month
1 Bedroom
$1,500
per month
2 Bedrooms
$2,200
per month
3 Bedrooms
$3,100
per month
Rent Trend: Stable
Neighborhood Character
Vibe & Demographics
Neighborhood Vibe
Established, family-oriented, residential
Demographics
Families, military, professionals
Best For
FamiliesMilitarySchool quality seekersEstablished community
Lifestyle & Amenities
Restaurant Scene
Local favorites, family-friendly
Nightlife
Limited - neighborhood focused
Schools
Excellent public schools
Pros & Cons of Living in South Tampa
Pros
- Great schools
- Safe
- Family-friendly
- Bayshore access
Cons
- Expensive
- Car-dependent
- Older housing
- Flooding risk
Parks & Recreation
- Ballast Point Park
- Al Lopez Park
- Bayshore Boulevard
Public Transit
- Bus routes
- Limited options
Popular Streets
- Bayshore Boulevard
- Dale Mabry Highway
- Kennedy Boulevard
Key Amenities
- MacDill AFB
- Shopping plazas
- Bayshore access
- Parks
Compare with Other Tampa Neighborhoods
Ybor City
2BR Rent:$2,000
Walk Score:82
Historic, eclectic, nightlife-focused
Hyde Park
2BR Rent:$2,500
Walk Score:78
Upscale, historic, walkable
Seminole Heights
2BR Rent:$1,800
Walk Score:55
Up-and-coming, hipster, diverse
Channelside
2BR Rent:$2,400
Walk Score:85
Waterfront, developing, urban
Tampa Heights
2BR Rent:$2,000
Walk Score:72
Revitalizing, waterfront, historic
Helpful Resources for Renters
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