Apollo Beach Villa
Studio-2 BR · $1,100-$1,400
✓ Among the most affordable rental options directly in Apollo Beach proper, close to the water
✕ Limited parking is a recurring complaint
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Apollo Beach rental-market research
Compare Apartments in Apollo Beach, FL
4 property profiles · Compare recorded details, advertised rents and editorial feedback summaries where available.
Apollo Beach's rental market is dominated by newer apartment communities built inside or near the Waterset master-planned development, which has reshaped the area's housing options over the past decade. Renters choosing this waterfront Hillsborough County community can pick between resort-style new construction and a handful of smaller, older properties closer to the water.
As of mid-2026, rents in Apollo Beach's newer Waterset-area communities generally run $1,700-$4,000+ depending on unit size, while a few older, smaller properties near the bay offer more affordable options under $1,500.
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Quick comparison
| Complex | Neighborhood | Beds | Advertised rents | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo Beach Villa | Studio-2 BR | $1,100-$1,400 | 1985 | |
| Tapestry East Bay | Studio-3 BR | $1,598-$4,165 | 2022 | |
| Ridley at Waterset | Waterset | 1-3 BR | $1,700-$2,439+ | 2021 |
| The Citizen at Waterset | Waterset | 1-3 BR | $1,729-$3,873 | 2020 |
Rents are approximate, from public listings at the research date — confirm with the property.
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Ridley at Waterset
1-3 BR · $1,700-$2,439+
✓ Another Waterset-area option giving renters access to the community's parks and shopping without single-family home prices
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The Citizen at Waterset
1-3 BR · $1,729-$3,873
✓ Located inside the master-planned Waterset community with easy access to its trail network and community amenities
✕ Traffic on Paseo Al Mar and Big Bend Rd during commute hours is a recurring complaint
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Florida renter essentials
Renters insurance is not optional here. Many Florida leases require it, and standard policies generally do not cover flood damage — that may require separate coverage, even in an apartment. Before signing, look up the building's flood zone on FEMA's flood map service and ask which evacuation zone it sits in.
Ask about the real monthly cost. A recurring theme in public resident feedback is fee stacking: valet trash, common-area electric, mandatory bulk internet, pest control, admin and tech fees. Get the full itemized monthly figure in writing before you apply.
Tour with the AC running and ask about hurricanes. Humidity control is the difference between a fine unit and a moldy one; ask how old the AC is. And ask directly how the building handled the last major storm — communities that performed well say so happily, and reviewers call out the ones that didn't.
How this apartment research is made
How we build these pages: we examine publicly available resident feedback from sources such as Google, ApartmentRatings, Yelp and Reddit, then summarize recurring themes in our own words. We don't copy review text or display third-party star ratings. Paid partner modules are labeled and do not alter the editorial summary. Trade-offs reflect what residents report — experiences vary. Rent ranges come from public listings and change often; always confirm current pricing, fees and policies with the property directly.
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