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Lutz, FL Area Guide

Serenity, Tropical Beauty, and a Great Location.

Family-Friendly Tropical Lakes Outdoor Living Nearby Beaches Tampa Area

Dotted with lakes and filled with palm trees and oak trees dripping in lacy Spanish moss, Lutz resembles a peaceful, tropical escape -- but this Florida town is close to everything. Lutz is directly north of Tampa -- just take I-275 to reach downtown in about 15 minutes. The University of South Florida is on the south end of the neighborhood, along with University Mall, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and Adventure Island. Head a little farther south and you'll reach Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo, Tampa International Airport, and Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa. Directly north of Lutz, you'll discover the popular Tampa Premium Outlets and Xtreme Adventures Family Fun Center. By choosing an apartment in Lutz, you get the best of both worlds -- the busy city of Tampa and the nearby theme parks, and a peaceful suburban community with beautiful scenery. Nearby parks include Lettuce Lake Park, Lower Hillsborough Wilderness Preserve, and the Cypress Creek Flood Detention Area. For a day at the beach, head just 15 miles west to enjoy the beautiful beaches along Florida's Gulf Coast.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Lutz, FL is $1,005 for a studio, $1,566 for one bedroom, $1,807 for two bedrooms, and $2,318 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lutz has decreased by -0.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,566/month
737 Sq Ft
House
$2,959/month
1,948 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,741/month
1,037 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,365/month
1,653 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lutz, FL is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

31 / 100

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

Minimal Transit

2 / 100

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

Somewhat Bikeable

41 / 100

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

Schwarzkopf Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Mckitrick Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Lutz Preparatory Academy

Public

Grades K-8

Lutz K-8 School

Public

Grades PK-8

Maniscalco Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

Lutz Preparatory Academy

Public

Grades K-8

Martinez Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Maniscalco Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

Lutz K-8 School

Public

Grades PK-8

Steinbrenner High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • University of South Florida Botanical Gardens
  • MOSI
  • Busch Gardens Tampa
  • Lettuce Lake Park
  • New Tampa Nature 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 2026.