5440 S MacDill Ave
5440 S MacDill Ave,
Tampa, FL 33611
$1,450 | 2 Beds
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.
As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Ballast Point is $1,467 for one bedroom, and $1,835 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ballast Point has increased by 2.3% in the past year.
1 BR
596 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,467/month
Average Rent
2 BR
893 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,835/month
Average Rent
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
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
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.
Current Resident
7 years and 2 months ago•Niche Review
Great neighborhood. Ballast Point has a great sense of community. Roads need to be improved drastically and be expanded.
3,221
Communities
894,451
Units
829
Cities
685
Communities
185,459
Units
313
Cities
649
Communities
127,235
Units
260
Cities
622
Communities
106,839
Units
222
Cities
608
Communities
160,295
Units
234
Cities
550
Communities
128,023
Units
278
Cities
† 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.