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Crystal River, FL

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Experience life in the “Gem of the Nature Coast”

Small Town Coastal River Nature Outdoors Tourism Historic

Occupying a secluded corner of the Florida peninsula’s west coast, the small city of Crystal River is an idyllic community bathed in the region’s natural beauty. The namesake river flows from nearby springs at a constant 72 degrees, attracting manatees in the cooler months and tourists year-round. The city itself is a timeless slice of Old Florida, with historic buildings and low-key neighborhood cafes and bars scattered throughout. Tampa, Orlando, and Gainesville are all easily within day-trip distance, giving you prime access to central Florida’s most exciting and distinctive cities.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Crystal River, FL is $412 for a studio, $608 for one bedroom, $729 for two bedrooms, and $1,725 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Crystal River has increased by 2.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$608/month
563 Sq Ft
House
$2,114/month
993 Sq Ft
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Transportation

33

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

49

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Crystal River Primary School

Public

Grades PK-5

654 Students

5
out of 10

Crystal River Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

900 Students

3
out of 10

Crystal River High School

Public

Grades PK & 9-12

1,249 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
  • Crystal River State Archaeological Park
  • Crystal River Preserve State Park
  • Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge
  • Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.