What is the average apartment size in Ruskin?

The average size for a Ruskin, FL apartment is 1,139 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Ruskin?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Ruskin is $1,979 per month, a 0.5% increase from last year’s average of $1,969.

What is the average apartment size in Ruskin?

The typical apartment in Ruskin offers about 1,139 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Ruskin?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Ruskin include Ruskin ($1,920/month), Sun City Center ($1,950/month), and Apollo Beach ($2,013/month), all below the citywide average of $1,979.

Ruskin, FL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Ruskin?

The typical rent budget in Ruskin ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 47% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Ruskin?

In Ruskin, 19% of households rent while 81% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Ruskin is $1,979, a 0.5% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,969.

One-bedroom apartments provide 776 square feet for $1,640, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,076 offer 1,160 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,535 sq ft) for $2,294, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Ruskin, FL

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,979	1,139 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,640	776 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,076	1,160 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,294	1,535 sq. ft.

Ruskin, FL rent trends

Rental prices in Ruskin, FL have increased by 0.5% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,969 to $1,979.

What's the typical rent budget in Ruskin, FL?

The largest share of rentals in Ruskin, FL (47%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Ruskin, FL?

6,785 or 19% of the households in Ruskin, FL are renter-occupied while 28,793 or 81% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Ruskin?

Ruskin $1,920/month

Sun City Center $1,950/month

Apollo Beach $2,013/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,979/month.

Average Rent in Ruskin, FL By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Apollo Beach	$2,013
Sun City Center	$1,950
Ruskin	$1,920

Ruskin | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Apollo Beach is 5% higher than in Ruskin

$2,013

Apollo Beach rent is 2% higher than Ruskin average

Average Rent $2,013

$1,920

Ruskin rent is 3% lower than Ruskin average

Average Rent $1,920

How Ruskin Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Ruskin	$1,979
Miami	$2,721
Jacksonville	$1,495
Tampa	$2,009
Kissimmee	$1,821
Fort Myers	$1,758
Orlando	$1,802
Cape Coral	$1,705
Fort Lauderdale	$2,727
St. Petersburg	$2,028
West Palm Beach	$2,407

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Ruskin apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.