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Riverview, FL Area Guide

Riverview, FL - Your Next Home Near Tampa

Convenient Commute Suburban Serenity Outdoor Activities

Situated along the Alafia River, Riverview combines suburban comfort with Florida's natural landscape. This growing community, established in 1885, offers rental options from garden-style apartments to waterfront properties. Bell Creek Nature Preserve provides peaceful walking trails and wildlife viewing, while the convenient location just 12 miles from Tampa via Interstate 75 and U.S. Route 301 makes commuting simple. Current rental rates average $1,656 for one-bedroom units and $1,947 for two-bedroom homes.

Originally known as Peru in the 1830s, Riverview earned its name from the Alafia River's distinctive glow caused by phosphorus deposits, which led to its "River of Fire" nickname. Today, the area features several public schools and educational institutions, including Hillsborough Community College's Regent campus. The community offers everyday conveniences with AdventHealth Riverview, multiple parks, and shopping centers throughout the area. With a population exceeding 107,000, Riverview maintains its suburban appeal while providing easy access to Tampa Bay's metropolitan amenities.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Riverview, FL is $1,312 for a studio, $1,640 for one bedroom, $1,904 for two bedrooms, and $2,217 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Riverview has decreased by -2.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,640/month
785 Sq Ft
House
$2,469/month
1,881 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,780/month
1,154 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,118/month
1,452 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

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

Car-Dependent

38 / 100

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

Minimal Transit

1 / 100

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

Somewhat Bikeable

47 / 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

Valrico Academy

Public

Grades K-5

Winthrop Charter School

Public

Grades K-8

Riverview Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Sessums Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Winthrop Charter School

Public

Grades K-8

Creekside Charter Academy

Public

Grades K-8

Collins PreK-8 School

Public

Grades PK-8

Southshore Charter Academy

Public

Grades K-8

Riverview High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Riverview Academy High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Pivot Charter School

Public

Grades 6-12

Winthrop College Prep Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

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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.