Rent rates are high, price limit of about $500 a month and a desire to live alone won’t make the search easy. So what can you find in terms of [tag]South Tampa area rentals[/tag]? From [tag]studios and efficiencies to apartments and duplexes[/tag], “it” spots such as Hyde Park, Davis Islands and the Bayshore and Palma Ceia areas have plenty to offer. But units often don’t last long.

South Tampa is especially known for its high occupancy rates, but drive around neighborhoods such as [tag]Hyde Park[/tag] and [tag]Davis Islands[/tag], and you’ll see plenty of “For Rent” signs and info tubes in front of houses, apartment buildings, duplexes and other multiunit buildings. But if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is, said Smith, who runs Apartmax, a condominium locator and referral service in Tampa. For the best deals, look for an owner who doesn’t know the market or is in a hurry to find a tenant.

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