For a Miami or Fort Lauderdale company with clients on Florida's Gulf Coast, a Tampa office is usually the next step, and it costs far less than space back home. Quest Workspaces Tampa, in Rivergate Tower at 400 North Ashley Drive, lets South Florida firms open a downtown Tampa office with the same Quest services their team already knows.
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At a glance |
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Building |
Rivergate Tower, 400 N Ashley Drive, Tampa, FL 33602 (the "Beer Can" building) |
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Neighborhood |
Downtown Tampa on the Hillsborough River, beside the Riverwalk and Straz Center |
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Highways |
Minutes to I-275 and the Selmon Expressway |
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Best for |
South Florida firms expanding west, regional sales offices, attorneys with Tampa clients |
How do Tampa office costs compare with Miami?
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Market (2026) |
Class A asking rent ($/SF/yr) |
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Downtown Tampa (Q3) |
$44.80 |
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Westshore, Tampa (Q3) |
$46.76 |
Cushman & Wakefield |
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Brickell, Miami (Q2) |
$102.66 |
The figures come from different firms and quarters, but the gap is clear: downtown Tampa Class A runs under half of Brickell's rate.
Is Tampa's office market tightening too?
Yes, gradually. Tampa Bay vacancy fell to 18.1% in Q3 2026, its lowest since late 2021, and direct asking rents hit a record $33.50 per square foot. Only one office building is under construction in the whole market, so the best space will keep getting scarcer. Downtown is the exception, with vacancy up to 15.4% as some tenants consolidated, which gives newcomers more choice right now.
Why open the Tampa office at Rivergate?
Rivergate Tower is one of the most recognizable buildings on the Tampa skyline, nicknamed the Beer Can for its round shape. It sits on the Riverwalk next to the Straz Center, a short walk from the courthouse and Water Street Tampa. For a South Florida firm, keeping both offices with Quest also means one provider, one team to call, and meeting room access in both cities.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Rivergate Tower called the Beer Can? Its cylindrical shape resembles a beer can, a nickname Tampa locals have used for decades.
Can a Miami Quest client book space in Tampa? Yes. Quest clients can book meeting rooms and day offices across Quest centers, including Tampa.
Is downtown Tampa cheaper than Westshore? Slightly. Downtown Class A averaged $44.80 per square foot in Q3 2026 versus $46.76 in Westshore.
