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Legacy Encore

$1,514 – $2,661/mo

  • Studio–2 bedrooms
  • 1–2 baths
  • 491–1,206 sq ft
  • 15 units available
1251 Ray Charles Blvd, Tampa, FL 33602

As of October 14, 2026, Legacy Encore in Tampa, FL has 15 apartments for rent from $1,514 to $2,661/mo. Studios start at $1,514, one-bedrooms at $1,934, and two-bedrooms at $2,471. The average asking rent has held near $1,976 since March 25, 2026.


Floor plans

Legacy Encore has 15 units available across 7 floor plans: 3 studio layouts (491–562 sq ft), 2 one-bedroom layouts (755–769 sq ft), and 2 two-bedroom layouts (1,080–1,206 sq ft). Prices checked October 14, 2026.

Pride

Studio • 1 Bath • 562 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,514/mo

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
2112$1,539562Oct 23
2312$1,514562Dec 7

Allure

Studio • 1 Bath • 528 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,539/mo

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
2503$1,818528Sep 21
1411$1,539528Dec 7

Strength

Studio • 1 Bath • 491 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,554/mo

3 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
2506$1,768491Sep 21
1117$1,594491Nov 5
2106$1,554491Nov 19

Integrity

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 755 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,934/mo

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
1514$1,934755Nov 7
1124$2,034755Dec 6

Courage

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 769 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,079/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
2509$2,079769Oct 13

Vigor

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,080 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,471/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
2408$2,4711,080Nov 19

Vision

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,206 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,546/mo

4 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
1319$2,6211,206Sep 4
1219$2,5461,206Sep 21
1339$2,6211,206Oct 29
1519$2,6611,206Nov 7

See all 105 units listed at Legacy Encore, including ones no longer available.


Cost to rent here

At Legacy Encore, a studio starts at about $2,021 a month all-in: $1,514 rent, $300 in listed fees, and an estimated $207 for electric and gas, internet, renters insurance, and laundry. A one-bedroom starts at about $2,450 and a two-bedroom at about $3,027.

All-in from$2,021/mo

Estimates are local averages, not quotes from the property.

Can you afford it?

Most landlords ask for a monthly income of about 3× the rent, so qualifying at Legacy Encore takes about $54,504 a year for a studio, $69,624 for a one-bedroom, and $88,956 for a two-bedroom. Keeping the $2,021 all-in month for a studio within 35% of take-home pay takes an income of about $86,000 a year.

Total monthly housing cost

$2,021/mo

Income to afford it comfortably

$86,000/yr

Income to qualify

$54,504/yr

Your estimated budget

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$ —/mo

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Rent history

Over the past year, the average asking rent at Legacy Encore has ranged from $1,692 to $2,098. The current average is $1,976, down $5 (0.3%) from $1,981 at the start.

Prices reflect the average advertised rent across units listed as available each day (163 days observed).

Fees & lease terms

The listing for Legacy Encore shows $299.50 a month in fees (cable TV and internet services $99, parking $75, storage space rental $45, and 5 more) and $1,177 due at signing (administrative fee $350, security deposit $300, pet fee $200, and 6 more).

  • Rent

    $1,514 – $2,661/mo
  • Earliest move-in

    Sep 4

Monthly fees

Cable TV and Internet Services

$99/mo

Parking

$75/mo

Pest Control Services

$5/mo

Pet Rent

$25/mo

Renters Liability/Content - Property Program

$14.5/mo

Storage Space Rental

$45/mo

Trash Services - Doorstep

$30/mo

Utility - Billing Administrative Fee

$6/mo

Due at signing

Administrative Fee

$350

Application Fee

$85

Express Move Out

$150

Parking - Vehicle Registration

$25

Pet Fee

$200

Pet Management - Third Party

$20/yr

Security Deposit (Refundable)

$300

Utility - Final Bill Fee

$17

Utility - New Account Fee

$30

Amenities

Legacy Encore lists 2 amenities: information coming soon! and smoke free.

  • Information Coming Soon!

  • Smoke Free


Amenity photos

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Lobby

Location

1251 Ray Charles Blvd, Tampa, FL 33602


Resident reviews

Legacy Encore has a 3.7 out of 5 rating from more than 200 resident reviews. Residents rate management (3.7) and location (3.6) highest and building quality (2.5) lowest.

3.7 · 200+ reviews
Overall rating
Positive
Mixed
Neutral
Negative
Management3.7
Location3.6
Building Quality2.5
Maintenance3.2
Amenities and Shared Spaces2.9
Overall100 reviews

Legacy Encore offers a downtown location with competitive pricing and generally well-maintained apartments, supported by responsive maintenance and friendly front-office staff. However, residents report persistent infrastructure issues including frequent fire alarm malfunctions, recurring Wi-Fi outages, AC failures, and parking/towing concerns that significantly impact daily living. Building construction noise, thin walls, pest problems, and inconsistent management responsiveness create ongoing frustration despite positive individual staff interactions.

Management responsiveness and communication are inconsistent, with significant variation depending on staff and time period. Positive experiences highlight staff professionalism, helpfulness during leasing, and prompt maintenance response, while negative experiences cite unresponsiveness to complaints, poor communication about issues and fees, and perceived dismissal of resident concerns. Long-term residents report a notable decline in service quality and management attentiveness over time.

The property offers a desirable downtown location that is relatively quiet and convenient to attractions, with generally responsive maintenance staff and friendly office personnel. However, residents report significant ongoing issues including frequent fire alarm malfunctions, internet outages, parking garage security problems with break-ins, and poorly maintained common areas. The location advantage is frequently cited as the primary reason residents tolerate these operational and maintenance challenges.

Residents report significant building quality issues including frequent fire alarm malfunctions, recurring internet outages, and poor noise insulation. Common complaints center on inadequate maintenance responsiveness, cleanliness concerns in common areas, and ongoing construction disruptions. While maintenance staff are noted as responsive, systemic building infrastructure problems and elevator failures persist despite the property's relatively new construction.

Maintenance response times are generally prompt when work orders are submitted, with staff often praised for professionalism and efficiency. However, recurring system failures—particularly with HVAC, internet connectivity, and fire alarm systems—create ongoing service disruptions that persist despite repeated repair attempts. Communication about repair timelines and completion status is frequently cited as inadequate, and residents report difficulty submitting work orders through available channels.

Amenities at this property include a gym, pool, dog park, and pet spa, which residents appreciate when well-maintained. However, reviews consistently report significant issues with shared space upkeep, parking garage security and functionality, frequent fire alarm malfunctions, internet outages, and AC failures. Common area cleanliness and enforcement of resident conduct rules are ongoing concerns, with hallways and shared spaces frequently reported as poorly maintained.

Summaries are written by AI from reviews residents posted on public review sites such as Google and ApartmentRatings. Each topic shows how many of those reviews discuss it.

Getting around

Legacy Encore is walkable and somewhat bikeable, and transit is minimal.

Walking
Walkable
Grade C+
Transit
Minimal
Grade F
Biking
Somewhat bikeable
Grade D

Climate and air quality

Air quality near Legacy Encore was good on 233 of the past 365 days, and at its worst in July (average AQI 56, moderate). Daily highs averaged 92°F in June, the warmest month, and lows averaged 51°F in January, the coldest.

Air quality

233 good-air days

of the past 365

: Good, AQI 50

Temperature

92° / 51°

average June high / January low

: 86° high, 71° low

Pollen

Moderate

Oct 14–18 forecast

Tree: low, grass: low, weed: moderate

MonthAverage highAverage lowAverage AQIGood-air days
January70°F51°F44 (good)21 of 31
February71°F52°F47 (good)18 of 28
March81°F62°F45 (good)21 of 31
April85°F66°F45 (good)23 of 30
May90°F72°F48 (good)18 of 31
June92°F76°F49 (good)19 of 30
July91°F77°F56 (moderate)10 of 31
August90°F77°F49 (good)13 of 31
September89°F75°F45 (good)24 of 30
October85°F69°F38 (good)28 of 31
November79°F58°F48 (good)16 of 30
December74°F57°F43 (good)22 of 31
Daily readings from Oct 15, 2025 to Oct 14, 2026. The pollen chart shows typical US seasons.

About this property

Legacy Encore is a 228-unit building in Tampa, FL.

  • Building

    Apartment · Mid-Rise
  • Total units

    228

Nearby schools

The closest school to Legacy Encore is Encore Preschool, a public preschool 0.1 miles away.

SchoolTypeLevelDistance

Encore Preschool

Public · Preschool
PublicPreschool0.1 mi

Nick Capitano Boys & Girls Clb

Private · Elementary
PrivateElementary0.2 mi

Channelside Academy Of Math And Science

Charter · Middle
CharterMiddle0.3 mi

Channelside Academy Middle School

Charter · Middle
CharterMiddle0.3 mi

Helping Hand Day Nursery

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.4 mi

Pre-K ESE Community Peeps

Public · Preschool
PublicPreschool0.4 mi

Downtown Early Learning Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.4 mi

Carlton Academy Day School

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.4 mi

Easter Seals Children Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.5 mi

A Brighter Community

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.5 mi

Contact & management

Legacy Encore is managed by Greystar. The leasing office's phone number is 813-221-5122.


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