From Bayshore Boulevard to Hyde Park, and across to Westshore via Palma Ceia, South Tampa offers a slice of the swanky life. The area is always abuzz with good coffee, upscale restaurants, lively bars, and unique retail stores. The area also offers waterfront views at luscious outdoor spaces.

We rounded up five apartment complexes in and around the area, in case you're eyeing a move into the neighborhood:

Westshore Apartments, 4601 W. Gray St.

There are one- and two-bedroom options here inside upgraded apartments, with a range of amenities:

Tropical surroundings + landscaping
Patio or balcony for every apartment
Swimming pool + barbecue area
On-site laundry facilities
Pet-friendly

MAA Hyde Park, 502 S. Fremont Ave.

Choose from one-, two-, or three-bedroom units in the heart of Hyde Park Village, with the following features:

Two swimming pools
On-site dog park
Fitness center open 24 hours a day, and a yoga studio
Picnic + grilling area
Outdoor fireplace pavilion

Casa Bella on Westshore, 6601 S. West Shore Blvd.

Residents can enjoy up to three bedrooms with the largest apartments over 2,100 sqft, as well as:

Upgraded fitness center
Two pools + gas grills
Views of the bay
Pet-friendly with outdoor sitting areas
Carports + garages

South Tampa is a highly sought-after neighborhood to live in. | Photo via Wikimedia Commons

The Delmar, 4003 S. West Shore Blvd.

Nestled right on the waterfront of Old Tampa Bay, there are studios, as well as one- and two-bedroom options, alongside:

Three pools and an outdoor grilling area
Fishing pier, boat parking, and kayak launch
Fitness center + tennis court
Dog park
Car washing station
Clubhouse + cafe

Bay Crossing, 4711 S. Himes Ave.

This gated community boasts one- and two-bedroom options with a range of modern features:

Off-leash dog park + dog grooming station
Pool with pergola-covered grill and lake views
Walking distance to Publix + Target
Fitness center + clubhouse
24-hour locker system for packages

Here's where they are located: