Palm River-Clair Mel, FL 447 Apartments for Rent

"I'm back to livin' Floridays / Blue skies and ultra-violet rays / Lookin' for better days, lookin' for better days / Lookin' for Floridays" -- From "Floridays" by Jimmy Buffett.

Palm River-Clair Mel, Florida, as its long name might suggest, is actually a combination of two smaller metro areas -- Palm River and Clair Mel. Both are technically suburbs of Tampa, and both offer upscale suburban living near the big beach city. For those who enjoy being in the water, Palm River-Clair Mel is a great place. Though not technically on the Atlantic Coast, the city is tucked away into Hillsborough Bay, offering tons of opportunities for water sports, outdoor recreation, and lots of sun and sand. If you're looking for a home somewhere warm in a quiet, suburban neighborhood, but with access to big-city amenities, look no further than Palm River-Clair Mel.

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Moving to Palm River-Clair Mel

Now that you've decided to move to Palm River-Clair Mel, gather all the necessary documents you'll need to rent an apartment. These include things like bank statements, tax returns, IDs, letters of reference from landlords, letters of reference from employers, proof of income, and proof of employment. Be sure to check with each management company or individual landlord before you start looking. In order to secure an apartment, you'll need to put in an application and pay a deposit. The deposit is usually the first month's rent plus an amount equal to that for a security deposit. However, sometimes it can be as much as three months' rent, so be sure you've saved up enough.

Before you move, you'll also want to do some research about the town you're moving to. You don't want to waste your time looking at apartments for rent that are in an area you wouldn't want to live. To help you figure out where you should consider looking for apartment rentals in Palm River-Clair Mel, here are descriptions of a few of the neighborhoods.

Clair Mel: Clair Mel is the northeastern portion of the greater Palm River-Clair Mel. This area is not on the water, and it's not quite as nice as Palm River, but then, nothing here is quite as nice as Palm River. However, it's a good place to consider if you're looking for budget-friendly rental properties. Expect to find quiet Florida suburban living here.

Palm River: Palm River is the area that actually borders Tampa. It is full of nice rental properties, many of which are vacation homes. Bonus if you rent here year round -- you'll have the great Florida outdoors mostly to yourself in the off season. For that reason, it's a good place to look for luxury apartments. You can find more businesses and commercial property in this area. If you like to live on water or somewhere that feels a little more bustling, this may be the best choice for you.

Life in Palm River-Clair Mel

Palm River-Clair Mel is a lovely suburb of Tampa. Set on McKay Bay and Hillsborough Bay, Palm River-Clair Mel has beautiful waterfront property and tons of opportunity to enjoy everything that people love about Florida: sun, sand, and water sports. Most people choose to live here and commute into Tampa for work. It makes sense too, since the two city areas are only five miles away from one another (an eight-minute drive). There's also great public transportation between Palm River-Clair Mel and Tampa, meaning you can probably get to anywhere you want without owning a car. Most people do own one here, though, and you might enjoy the benefit of being able to get to all of the best Florida attractions anytime you want.

Palm River-Clair Mel itself is cozy and laid back. You can find some restaurants and a few entertainment options, but the perk really is being so close to Tampa, which is one of the most fun-filled cities in all of Florida. One of the popular attractions there is the Florida Aquarium, where you can learn all about Florida aquatic and animal life. Animal lovers also rave about the world-class Lowry Park Zoo, home to many exciting animal attractions. For people more interested in thrills, there's Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, which is a great park for roller-coaster enthusiasts. For more thrills, check out Adventure Island, one of the country's best water parks.

Tampa's not just about fun, though. There are tons of learning opportunities. The Henry B. Plant Museum is a great educational resource for information about the area. Tampa is also home to a Museum of Science and Industry, which is informative and entertaining for guests of all ages. Art lovers also love the Tampa Museum of Art, which has a world-class collection of fine art from the masters. Of course, there's an endless amount of activity for the water sports lover. You can swim, kayak, surf, try a stand-up paddle board, or even go diving. Talk about one fun place to live. If you want the benefit of all these amenities and attractions without paying big-city prices, start your search in Palm River-Clair Mel.