Ballast Point

Tampa, FL

Ballast Point - Tampa, FL

Area Guide

Niche Reviews

4.5 (2 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 January 2025, the average apartment rent in Ballast Point is $1,461 for one bedroom, and $1,826 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ballast Point has increased by 3.2% in the past year.

1 BR
596 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,461/month

Average Rent

2 BR
893 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,826/month

Average Rent

Transportation

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.

Minimal 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.

Reviews of Ballast Point - Tampa, FL

Niche Reviews

4.5 2 Reviews

Former Resident

3 years and 3 months ago•Niche Review

One of the best kept secrets in the Tampa Bay area. Five miutes to the Riverwalk, downtown, Davis Island and Harbor Island. a mile or less from beautiful Bayshore Blvd sidewalk, beautiful sunrise and Bay views all over, beautiful canopy of oak trees, low crime and peaceful, yet so clsoe to downtown, could keep going on about this area.

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