5440 S MacDill Ave
5440 S MacDill Ave,
Tampa, FL 33611
$1,450 | 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 March 2025, the average apartment rent in Ballast Point is $1,464 for one bedroom, and $1,831 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ballast Point has increased by 3.4% in the past year.
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1 BR
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596 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,464/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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893 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,831/month
Average Rent
Transportation
60
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
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.
15
Minimal Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
60
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Reviews of Ballast Point - Tampa, FL
Niche Reviews
2 Reviews
Current Resident
7 years and 1 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
Shopping Centers
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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† 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 2025.