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Ruskin, FL

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Suburban Growing Welcoming Affordable Quiet Riverside Historic Convenient Commuter Agricultural

Situated on the banks of the Little Manatee River, Ruskin is a growing suburb with an agricultural past. Located about 20 miles south of Tampa, Ruskin offers residents a peaceful community within minutes of metropolitan amenities and white-sand beaches.

Outdoor recreation is plentiful in Ruskin, especially fishing and boating opportunities. Local spots for popular outdoor activities include Little Manatee River State Park, E.G. Simmons Regional Park, Cockroach Bay Aquatic Preserve, and the Manatee Viewing Center in neighboring Apollo Beach.

Ruskin’s agricultural history influences its extensive farmers’ market as well as its anticipated annual Tomato and Heritage Festival. Getting around from Ruskin is simple with access to I-75 and U.S. 41.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Ruskin, FL is $1,325 for a studio, $1,641 for one bedroom, $1,929 for two bedrooms, and $2,188 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ruskin has decreased by -7.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,641/month
785 Sq Ft
House
$2,492/month
2,018 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,025/month
1,345 Sq Ft
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Transportation

24

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

41

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

Cypress Creek Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

957 Students

3
out of 10

Thompson Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

744 Students

3
out of 10

Ruskin Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

781 Students

2
out of 10

Shields Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,867 Students

2
out of 10

Lennard High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,404 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Camp Bayou Outdoor Learning Center
  • Little Manatee River State Park
  • Florida Railroad Museum

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Tampa International
  • St Pete-Clearwater International

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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.