Apartments for Rent in Riverview, Hillsborough County, FL - 51 Rentals available

Renter's Guide to Riverview

Welcome to sunny Riverview, Florida!

Just a short 13 miles from Tampa – which is a whopping 20 times the size of this small town –  Riverview gives you an alternative to living in the big city.

But it's still only 85 miles from Orlando and 52 miles from the beaches of Sarasota, any time you need to get away. With 248 sunny days per year, and a July average high of 90 degrees, Riverview is perfect for heat-seekers. The average low in January is 51°F, and snow isn’t even on the radar.

Best of all, Riverview was 65^th out of the 100 Best Small Cities for Families in the U.S., according to CNN Money.  It’s also the 5^th Best Suburb to Raise a Family in the Tampa Metro, according to Niche.com. Reasons for the accolades include its lower cost of living, job availability, quality of life, and quality of schools.

Cost of Living in Riverview, FL

Living in Riverview, FL

One advantage of living in Riverview is location. It's close to Tampa, plenty of beaches, and even Orlando, which means numerous opportunities for fun and recreation. Buying a home in Riverview is inexpensive compared to nearby cities, too.

On the downside,  the city's crime rate is 46% higher than the national average, and Florida as a whole is the third-worst state for power plant pollution. The area is also vulnerable to hurricanes.

Things to do in Riverview

Many activities in Riverview revolve around enjoying the outdoors. The Bell Creek Nature Preserve features 597 acres of protected habitats, and a five-mile hiking trail to help you enjoy them. The picnic areas are great too. The Alafia Scrub Preserve is another nearby park, where you can explore 80 acres of trails and scenic overlooks. 

One of the more unique things to do here is visiting the International Independent Showmen’s Museum. It's intent is to “preserve the history of traveling shows in America,” meaning carnivals and traveling circuses. And it's filled with all kinds of different artifacts, from past to present.

Or maybe you'd like to head to The Alley at South Shore, where you're find bowling lanes, along with tabletop and arcade games.

If you run out of things to do in Riverview, you're still in luck. Make the drive to Tampa and catch a Buccaneers or Rays game. Even hockey fans are represented, with the Tampa Bay Lightning.

The Tampa Bay area also has many cultural offerings. Sixty theatre groups exist in the area, including the Tampa Opera and the Sarasota Ballet.

Then there's the Tampa Museum of Art and the Tampa Bay History Center, which are just minutes away from Riverview. Tampa also has the 5^th-largest science museum in the country, the Museum of Science & Industry.

Employment and Economy

The unemployment rate in Riverview is lower than the rest of the country, with projected growth at 40 percent for the next 10 years.

The job climate here is perfect for professionals in the sales, office, management, finance, and administrative support fields. To work for larger companies, you’ll have to make the commute into Tampa though. Several major corporations are found there, including Accusoft, as well as restaurant chains Bonefish Grill, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, The Melting Pot, and Outback Steakhouse. Florida Airlines, PR NewsChannel, and Thompson Cigar also call Tampa home.

Education in Riverview

The Hillsborough County Public School district serves Riverview. That includes Tampa’s Plant High School, which is ranked 330^th in the U.S. News & World Report ranking of Best High Schools, and 24^th in Florida. Tampa Bay Tech is another nationally recognized school in the district, coming in at 714^th in the U.S. and 52^nd in the state.

Riverview doesn't have many options for higher education, but Tampa does. That’s where you’ll find Hillsborough Community College, the University of South Florida, the University of Tampa, and the Art Institute of Tampa.

Tips for Renting in Riverview

Ready for Riverview? Before you pack your bags, there are a few renter’s rights you might want to keep in mind.

For the most part, tenant laws here are the same as the rest of Florida. Landlords are required by law to provide services and basic utilities, like water and electricity. They're also responsible for making sure your home or apartment is taken care of and maintained.

If you fail to pay rent on time, you landlord must give you at least 3 days notice before starting the eviction process.