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Port Richey, FL Area Guide

A small city that's big on outdoor adventure.

Beach Coastal Living Gulf Coast Riverfront Old Florida

The "Little City by the River" features an old Florida charm rarely found along the coast. Port Richey is located along the Pithlachascotee River, directly north of New Port Richey. Settled in 1883, Port Richey has remained a "little city," home to only about 3,000. But even with its tiny size, Port Richey has plenty to see and do. This is a coastal community, and beaches along Florida's Gulf Coast are minutes away. Those choosing to live in a Port Richey apartment enjoy a lifestyle based on water: beachcombing, swimming, fishing, surfing, and boating. With its location roughly 34 miles northwest of Tampa and about 24 miles north of Clearwater, Port Richey residents can easily enjoy the attractions of the nearby bigger cities. Shopping is also close by, with the popular Gulf View Spare Mall located on the north end of the city.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Port Richey, FL is $985 for a studio, $1,242 for one bedroom, $1,403 for two bedrooms, and $1,912 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Port Richey has increased by 0.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,242/month
703 Sq Ft
House
$1,806/month
1,268 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,599/month
983 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

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

Somewhat Walkable

49 / 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Bikeable

49 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Dayspring Academy

Public

Grades K-12

Chasco Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Fox Hollow Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Dayspring Academy

Public

Grades K-12

Chasco Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Dayspring Academy

Public

Grades K-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park
  • Jay B. Starkey Wilderness 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.