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Odessa, FL

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A little slice of Florida horse country, just minutes from Downtown Tampa

Suburb Commuter Rural Upscale Safe Low Crime

Odessa is a small, upscale suburban community located about twenty miles north of Tampa. Historically a rural area hosting numerous ranches and equestrian facilities, Odessa has seen a huge growth in population since the year 2000 while still retaining much of it rustic charm. The close proximity to Tampa makes it a terrific spot for commuters seeking a more tranquil home life outside the city, and of course the Gulf of Mexico is only a short drive away as well.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Odessa, FL is $1,692 for one bedroom, $2,081 for two bedrooms, and $2,600 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Odessa has increased by 0.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,692/month
744 Sq Ft
House
$3,289/month
2,306 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,642/month
1,718 Sq Ft
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Transportation

23

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

36

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Hammond Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

734 Students

9
out of 10

Walker Middle Magnet School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,019 Students

9
out of 10

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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.