2026 BAH · MacDill Air Force Base
MacDill Air Force Base BAH and the rents it covers
E-5 with dependents: $2,709/mo. 33 of 34 communities within 25 miles that post a rent list one at or under it.
- 34 communities within 25 mi post a verified rent
- 33 post a rent at or under E-5 with-dependents BAH ($2,709)
- Lowest posted: $682/mo at Presbyterian Towers (base rent; fees may be extra)
- Rents checked against each property’s own website: October 28, 2026
- Fees: 11 of 34 post a total monthly price incl. required fees; the rest post base rent, fees may be extra
BAH by pay grade, and how many posted rents fit
| Pay grade | With dependents | Rents at or under | Without | Rents at or under |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-4 | $2,520 | 31 of 34 | $1,932 | 25 of 34 |
| E-5 | $2,709 | 33 of 34 | $2,187 | 31 of 34 |
| E-6 | $3,042 | 34 of 34 | $2,346 | 31 of 34 |
| E-7 | $3,066 | 34 of 34 | $2,526 | 31 of 34 |
| W-2 | $3,072 | 34 of 34 | $2,778 | 34 of 34 |
| O-1 | $2,757 | 33 of 34 | $2,328 | 31 of 34 |
| O-2 | $3,039 | 34 of 34 | $2,649 | 32 of 34 |
| O-3 | $3,081 | 34 of 34 | $2,919 | 34 of 34 |
| O-4 | $3,255 | 34 of 34 | $3,042 | 34 of 34 |
Housing area: Tampa, FL (FL066). 2026 BAH, source: DTMO. Counts use the lowest verified posted rent per community within 25 miles (straight-line), the same rule as the BAH tool.
Closest communities posting a rent at or under E-5 BAH
- Casa Bel-Mar · ≈ 4.5 mi · from $1,924/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- The Delmar · ≈ 4.6 mi · from $1,365/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- Adagio at Westshore Palms · ≈ 7.3 mi · from $1,831/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- Havana Square · ≈ 7.3 mi · from $1,933/mo (total monthly, incl. required fees) · checked October 28, 2026
- WestShore Apartments · ≈ 7.4 mi · from $1,200/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- The Foundry · ≈ 7.5 mi · from $1,545/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- The Vintage Lofts at West End · ≈ 7.6 mi · from $1,909/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- 101 Meridian · ≈ 7.8 mi · from $1,909/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- SkyHouse Channelside · ≈ 7.9 mi · from $2,084/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- Varela Westshore · ≈ 7.9 mi · from $1,723/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
Showing up to 10 of 33. Lowest posted price per community; a fit means at least one floor plan is at or under the BAH amount, not that every unit is.
Every pay grade
E-5 with dependents: $2,709/mo · without: $2,187/mo
Housing area: Tampa, FL (FL066), based on ZIP 33621 near the installation. 2026 BAH, source: DTMO.
All pay grades
| Pay grade | With dependents | Without |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $2,520 | $1,932 |
| E-2 | $2,520 | $1,932 |
| E-3 | $2,520 | $1,932 |
| E-4 | $2,520 | $1,932 |
| E-5 | $2,709 | $2,187 |
| E-6 | $3,042 | $2,346 |
| E-7 | $3,066 | $2,526 |
| E-8 | $3,075 | $2,781 |
| E-9 | $3,123 | $2,874 |
| W-1 | $3,063 | $2,463 |
| W-2 | $3,072 | $2,778 |
| W-3 | $3,084 | $2,886 |
| W-4 | $3,141 | $3,039 |
| W-5 | $3,231 | $3,054 |
| O-1E | $3,069 | $2,706 |
| O-2E | $3,078 | $2,853 |
| O-3E | $3,156 | $3,036 |
| O-1 | $2,757 | $2,328 |
| O-2 | $3,039 | $2,649 |
| O-3 | $3,081 | $2,919 |
| O-4 | $3,255 | $3,042 |
| O-5 | $3,390 | $3,057 |
| O-6 | $3,417 | $3,060 |
| O-7 | $3,441 | $3,102 |
Source: U.S. Department of Defense, Defense Travel Management Office, 2026 BAH rate file (BAH-ASCII-2026.zip, includes the May 13, 2026 revision), travel.dod.mil. Your actual BAH depends on your orders; check with your finance office.
Questions
What is the 2026 BAH at MacDill Air Force Base for an E-5 with dependents?
$2,709 a month with dependents and $2,187 without, for the Tampa, FL housing area (FL066). Source: DTMO 2026 BAH rates.
How many rentals near MacDill Air Force Base fit E-5 BAH?
33 of the 34 communities within 25 miles that post a verified rent list a price at or under $2,709 a month (E-5 with dependents). Rents were checked against each property’s own website (October 28, 2026).
Do the posted rents near MacDill Air Force Base include fees?
11 of 34 communities post a total monthly price that includes required fees. The rest post base rent, so required fees may be extra.
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