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Thonotosassa, FL

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A natural reprieve on the cusp of Tampa

Rural Suburban Affordable Scenic Secluded Convenient

Situated about 14 miles northeast of Downtown Tampa, Thonotosassa offers a tranquil reprieve from the bustle of city life. Thonotosassa’s peaceful atmosphere is defined by its natural beauty, boasting vast stretches of farmland and open space, in addition to its quiet, tree-lined roads.

Thonotosassa is mostly residential, offering an array of apartments and houses available for rent at affordable prices. The community is a nature lover’s paradise, sitting within close proximity to sprawling outdoor destinations such as John B. Sargeant Senior Park, Hillsborough River State Park, and Lettuce Lake Park.

Thonotosassa residents enjoy fresh produce from the community’s many local farms, as well as convenience to area attractions like Dinosaur World, Florida State Fairgrounds, and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Getting around from Thonotosassa, whether for work or leisure, is simple with access to U.S. Highway 301 along with Interstates 4 and 75.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Thonotosassa, FL is $1,657 for one bedroom, $2,002 for two bedrooms, and $2,556 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Thonotosassa has increased by 4.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,657/month
794 Sq Ft
House
$2,482/month
1,754 Sq Ft
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Transportation

15

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

38

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

Folsom Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

481 Students

5
out of 10

Thonotosassa Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

410 Students

4
out of 10

Acts

Public

Grades 8-12

4 Students

Rating Unavailable

Acts

Public

Grades 8-12

4 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • John B. Sargeant Park
  • Trout Creek Park
  • Eureka Springs Park
  • Hillsborough River State Park
  • Morris Bridge Park

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.