Cottages at Abbott Station
Studio-3 BR · $1,284-$1,889
✓ Widest range of unit sizes in Zephyrhills, from studios up to 3-bedrooms, giving flexibility for singles through families
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Zephyrhills rental-market research
Compare Apartments in Zephyrhills, FL
6 property profiles · Compare recorded details, advertised rents and editorial feedback summaries where available.
Known locally as 'Z-Hills,' Zephyrhills is a small Pasco County city about 30 minutes from Tampa that offers noticeably more affordable apartment rents than the greater Tampa Bay market. This page covers six verified, currently operating apartment communities ranging from budget-friendly garden complexes to newer higher-end properties on the east side of town.
As of mid-2026, one-bedroom apartments in Zephyrhills average around $1,362/mo and two-bedrooms around $1,676/mo — both well below Florida's statewide average — with the newest communities on the east side of town commanding a noticeable premium over older, established complexes.
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| Complex | Neighborhood | Beds | Advertised rents | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottages at Abbott Station | Studio-3 BR | $1,284-$1,889 | — | |
| Garden Villas | 2 BR | $1,520 | — | |
| Ilumina Zephyrhills | 1-3 BR | $1,514-$2,380 | — | |
| Oak Run Apartments | 2 BR | $1,520 | — | |
| Preserve at Zephyr Ridge | 1-3 BR | $1,419-$1,799 | — | |
| Tortola | 1-2 BR | $1,198-$1,880 | — |
Rents are approximate, from public listings at the research date — confirm with the property.
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Garden Villas
2 BR · $1,520
✓ Matches Oak Run's pricing at the mid-range of the local market, giving renters a straightforward comparison point
✕ 2-bedroom-only floor plan limits appeal for singles seeking something smaller or larger families needing more space
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Ilumina Zephyrhills
1-3 BR · $1,514-$2,380
✓ Sits at the higher end of Zephyrhills pricing, generally correlating with newer construction and more modern finishes
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Oak Run Apartments
2 BR · $1,520
✓ Straightforward, single flat-rate 2-bedroom pricing makes budgeting simple with no confusing floor-plan tiers
✕ Only 2-bedroom units are offered, limiting options for singles wanting a smaller/cheaper unit or families needing 3+ bedrooms
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Preserve at Zephyr Ridge
1-3 BR · $1,419-$1,799
✓ Flagged as a 'Good Value' listing, suggesting pricing that undercuts comparable unit sizes elsewhere in the Zephyrhills/Tampa fringe market
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Tortola
1-2 BR · $1,198-$1,880
✓ Price drops and move-in specials advertised in listings make it one of the more affordable 1-bedroom options in Zephyrhills
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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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