Channel District

Active Downtown Living
The Channel District is a bustling urban neighborhood located in the heart of Downtown Tampa. It is most known for its vibrant nightlife, excellent dining options, and access to local shopping and amenities. This part of Downtown is bordered by Channelside Drive and the Selmon Expressway, as well as the Garrison Channel, making cruise ships a common sight for visitors and residents.

The Channel District offers a diverse dining scene and is home to a variety of restaurants and cafes. Sushi, seafood, Cuban, and Mediterranean restaurants are some of the types of foods you can find in this area. Popular spots include Noble Rice, Sparkman Wharf, and District Tavern. The area also provides plenty for shopping and groceries, including the local Duckweed Urban Grocery, and an accessible Publix.

The neighborhood is home to several entertainment venues, including Amalie Arena and the Tampa Theatre, where you can catch concerts, sporting events, and live performances. You can also visit the Florida Aquarium located in the Channel District. While most people use a car to get around, the neighborhood is served by the TECO Streetcar, providing convenient access to other neighborhoods in the downtown area and all local attractions.

Living in the Channel District can be a little more expensive than other parts of Tampa, but access to amenities, nightlife, and dining make it an attractive location. Professionals living in the area work in industries like finance, healthcare, and technology, and find it to be a great place to live, work, and play.
What Channel District Residents
Think About Their Apartments
overall
7.0
value
5.0
amenities
8.0
social
4.0
management
8.0
Median rents in Channel District
Studio
$
2,085
1 Bedroom
$
2,200
2 Bedroom
$
3,500

Living in
Channel District

Nightlife
Entertainment
Channel District — 8/10 Rating (based on 2 neighborhood reviews)
Very walkable area. Lots of restaurants. Dog friendly
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8
/10
Neighborhood Rating
The Slade
I don’t see why they charge so much for the are. Overall it is ok, riverwalk near by
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8
/10
Neighborhood Rating
The Fitzgerald


Getting to Know
Channel District

Neighborhood Boundaries
FL-618 to the north and Garrison Channel to the south, Ybor Channel to the east and FL -618 to the west
dining
Cena
Champions Sports Bar
City Dog Cantina
Columbia Restaurant
District Tavern
Lee’s Grocery
Thai Thani
Trolley’s American Cafe
fitness
Powerhouse Gym
parks
Cotanchobee Park
Washington Street Park
coffee
Bamboozle Tea Lounge
Geoffrey’s Floral Design and Bakery Cafe
Ginger Beard Coffee
Victory Coffee
Zelda’s Cafe & Deli
bus
360 (bus)
8 (bus)
8/96 (bus)
96 (bus)

Best Apartments
in Channel District


Studio $1,997
1 Bed $2,149
2 Beds $3,057

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1 Bed $2,123
2 Beds $2,607
3 Beds $3,454

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Studio $1,460
1 Bed $1,460
2 Beds $1,795

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Studio $1,372
1 Bed $1,504
2 Beds $2,276

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1 Bed $1,315
2 Beds $1,914
3 Beds $2,705

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Studio $1,250
1 Bed $1,490
2 Beds $1,922

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