Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
45-54 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
21%
Apollo Beach, FL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,770
Population
35,888
Renter Mix
15% Rent
Bask in coastal luxuries within minutes of Tampa
Suburban
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Coastal
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Peaceful
Apollo Beach is a waterfront community on the eastern shore of Tampa Bay, about 20 miles south of downtown Tampa, where open water views and a laid-back coastal pace set the tone for everyday life. The area draws renters who want quick access to a major metro without living inside one. Tampa's job market, including its finance, healthcare, and technology sectors, is well within reach via US-41 and I-75, making Apollo Beach a practical base for commuters. Hillsborough Community College's South Shore Campus is nearby, adding an educational anchor to the area.
Neighborhood variety here leans toward planned residential communities with a strong waterfront character. Many streets are lined with canal-front lots, and the overall feel is more spread out and suburban than urban. The housing mix reflects that scale: single-family rentals and townhomes make up much of the market, though apartment communities with resort-style amenities have grown steadily alongside the area's broader population increase.
Apollo Beach is also home to the TECO Manatee Viewing Center, where warm-water discharge from a nearby power plant attracts Florida manatees each winter, drawing visitors from across the region. Life here centers on the water, the outdoors, and easy access to everything the greater Tampa Bay area offers.
Explore the City
The Apollo Beach Nature Preserve has nice walking trails.
The observation deck at the Apollo Beach Nature Preserve is worthy of a visit.
Many embark on kayaks along the water in Apollo Beach to enjoy the day.
Very large contemporary homes are very prevalent in Apollo Beach.
Apollo Beach is home to Circles, water front dining.
The Artzy Mermaid is a place to peruse gifts of arts & crafts or take a class in Apollo Beach.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$106,014
Average: $131,239
Education
12,523
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
18,671
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Apollo Beach has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
15%
Non-Renters
85%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
32%
Other Education
68%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Apollo Beach, FL is $1,485 for a studio, $1,770 for one bedroom, $2,109 for two bedrooms, and $2,415 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Apollo Beach has increased by 1.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,770/month
799 Sq Ft
House
$2,599/month
2,005 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,511/month
1,379 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,531/month
1,581 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Apollo Beach, FL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Apollo Beach Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
849 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
707 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Camp Bayou Outdoor Learning Center
- Little Manatee River State Park
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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.