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If you are seeking a rental home in Ruskin, Florida, you can trust Eaton Realty to help you find a great place. Located on the shores of the Little Manatee River, Ruskin is located in Hillsborough County. This town of roughly 28,000 people has a range of rental properties available, from single-family homes to townhouses, apartments, and condos. If you’re interested in exploring all that the town of Ruskin has to offer, reach out to our experienced team of West Central Florida real estate agents to help you find a home that meets your needs.

About Ruskin

Ruskin is a smaller town and census-designated place in Hillsborough County. It was named for John Ruskin, a well-known English art critic, social reformer, and philosopher. Located 24 miles south of Tampa, Ruskin is home to approximately 28,620 people. Route 41 runs through the center of town, while Interstate 75 passes along the eastern edge - making it easy for Ruskin residents to commute to Bradenton, Brandon, Sarasota, and Tampa.

Ruskin was founded in the early 1900s by Dr. George McAnelly Miller, who purchased land to develop. The Millers built homes, a sawmill, a school, and a post office in what became Ruskin. Over time, Ruskin became an agricultural hub, particularly for growing tomatoes. In fact, Ruskin still hosts a Tomato Festival each year in May. Ultimately, Ruskin became more suburban as more Tampa-area residents looked to relocate to a quieter town within easy driving distance of the city.

Ruskin offers a lower cost of living than many Tampa suburbs. The average rent in Ruskin is $1,366 per month. By comparison, the average rent in Tampa is $2,288 per month while the average rent in Largo is $1,725.

There are a variety of housing types in Ruskin, including single-family homes, townhouses, condominiums, and apartments. Rent options include everything from larger houses in Mirabay to smaller apartments in Kings Point.

Ruskin is 19.5 square miles in size. Its attractions include the Ruskin Tomato Fair, the annual BIG DRAW (a festival in honor of John Ruskin), the A.P. Dickman House, the Fountain of Youth, the Cockroach Bay Aquatic Preserve, Cockroach Key, Little Manatee River State Park, and the Firehouse Cultural Center. There is plenty to do in Ruskin, including visiting the E.G. Simmons Regional Park, taking in a movie at the Ruskin Family Drive-In, enjoying art at the De Stijl Art Gallery, finding a great book at the Ruskin Branch Library, and enjoying the water at the Bahia Beach Nature Preserve.

Ruskin is also near beach towns like Bradenton and Sarasota along Florida’s Gulf Coast. It is also close to Tampa, where residents (sometimes referred to as Ruskinites) can attend a professional sporting event, see a show, dine out, go shopping, or enjoy a museum. Ruskin is also close to kid-friendly attractions like Busch Gardens and Zoo Tampa.

Ruskin is part of the Hillsborough County School District. Public schools include Cypress Creek Elementary School, Ruskin Elementary School, Thompson Elementary School, Shields Middle School, and Lennard High School. There are many private schools as well, including LLT Academy, Destiny Christian Academy, Ruskin Christian School, and the First Baptist Ruskin Christian School.

There are not any hospitals located directly in Ruskin. However, there are a number of great hospitals in nearby cities and towns, including Tampa General Hospital, HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital, St. Joseph’s Hospital - South, and HCA Florida South Shore Hospital. The Ruskin Branch Library and the SouthShore Regional Library, part of the Tampa-Hillsborough County Library System, are both popular in the area.

Pros and Cons of Living in Ruskin

Ruskin is known for its small-town charm. While it definitely doesn’t offer the hustle and bustle of life in a big city like Tampa, it does provide a more serene setting. Below, we weigh some of the pros and cons of living in Ruskin.

Pros

Ruskin may be a small town, but it has a lot to offer. Some of the advantages of living in Ruskin include:

• Affordable housing, particularly compared to other suburbs in the Tampa area
• A 30 to 40 minute drive to Tampa
• Proximity to the water, between Tampa Bay and the Little Manatee River, for boating and other outdoor recreation
• Great schools
• A slower pace of life
• Proximity to beaches

Cons

Of course, Ruskin does have its drawbacks. If you are contemplating a move to Ruskin, here are some things to consider:

• Relatively few options for grocery stores, restaurants, and shopping
• A longer commute to Tampa
• Limited employment opportunities (although it is home to a large Amazon facility)

Rent a Home in Ruskin, FL

If you are interested in living in Hillsborough County in a more rural setting, Ruskin might be a great choice. It is close enough to Tampa to reach the city for fun activities while still maintaining a small-town feel. Our Tampa property managers work with landlords throughout the region, including Ruskin. We can help you find a house, townhome, or condo ideal for you and your family.

Other Cities to Consider

If you want to rent a home in a city or town other than Ruskin, we can help you find a great place to live that fits your budget. Eaton Realty manages properties throughout Hillsborough County, helping renters searching for homes in West Central Florida in cities such as:

• Apollo Beach
• Brandon
• Dover
• Gibsonton
• Lithia
• Plant City
• Riverview
• Seffner
• Tampa
• Temple Terrace
• Thonotosassa
• Valrico
• Wimauma