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Temple Terrace, FL Area Guide

A laid-back Tampa suburb near major amenities

Suburban Scenic Peaceful Affordable Family-Friendly Diverse

Located about nine miles northeast of Downtown Tampa, Temple Terrace is a tranquil suburb with a small-town sense of community. Temple Terrace offers residents a wide variety of apartments and houses available for rent in tree-dense neighborhoods.

Although Temple Terrace is largely residential, the community enjoys a broad range of commercial offerings in strip malls and plazas primarily on East Fowler Avenue and North 56th Street. There are plenty of opportunities to take in Temple Terrace’s natural beauty as well, with fantastic recreational venues like Riverhills Park and Lettuce Lake Park in town.

Temple Terrace’s convenient locale is part of its allure, boasting quick access to the University of South Florida, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, the Museum of Science and Industry, and Florida State Fairgrounds. Commuting and traveling from Temple Terrace is a breeze with direct access to Interstate 75.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Temple Terrace, FL is $1,375 for one bedroom, $1,689 for two bedrooms, and $2,041 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Temple Terrace has increased by 0.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,375/month
722 Sq Ft
House
$2,633/month
1,460 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,516/month
865 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,898/month
1,386 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

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

Somewhat Walkable

56 / 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.

Some Transit

25 / 100

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

Bikeable

54 / 100

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

Schools

Greco Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Woodmont Charter School

Public

Grades K-8

Focus Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

Focus Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Takomah Trail Park
  • MOSI
  • University of South Florida Botanical Gardens
  • Trout Creek Park
  • Lettuce Lake 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.