South Patrick Shores, FL 129 Apartments for Rent

South Patrick Shores: Miles of beaches without the tourists.

Located on the east Florida coast, known locally as the Space Coast, South Patrick Shores is one of those beach towns where you want to live, rather than where you want to visit. The touristy atmosphere is left to the north in Cocoa Beach and to the south in Melbourne, so local residents can have the beach without the crowds or the traffic. The population of South Patrick Shores is 5,785 and the 3.8 square miles is primarily residential, single-family homes. Located in Brevard County, South Patrick Shores is only 52 miles from Orlando, and 114 miles from Tampa.

Moving to South Patrick Shores

Whether you want to move into an apartment, condo, or house for rent, you'll need to bring several things with you in your search. Property managers at all types of facilities will ask for ID, so bring your driver's license. You may also want to bring copies of your credit report and a couple of your most recent utility bills to speed up the process. And of course, be prepared to pay the first month's rent and security deposit when you find your new home.

You'll find many options available for housing, from studio apartments to condos to 3 bedroom houses for rent. Apartments with paid utilities are available in South Patrick Shores, so be sure to ask what's included in the monthly rental. A little friendly negotiating with a landlord may also land you some good deals on your new place. However, if the utilities are not included, you'll need to come up with deposits and budget those expenses into your monthly bills.

Brevard County's website features a section specifically for new residents, so explore there for helpful information on utilities and services.

If you're moving to South Patrick Shores from out of state, you'll also want to pay a visit to the local Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles office (FLHSMV for short, or DMV for the rest of us.) In Brevard County, FLHSMV offices are located in Indian Harbour Beach, Melbourne, Merritt Island, Palm Bay, and Titusville.

Neighborhoods of South Patrick Shores

South Patrick Shores has numerous neighborhoods, all different sizes, and each with its own personality and flavor. Here are just a few:

Waterway Estates: This is the closest community to the Pineda Causeway, which makes it a quick 10-minute commute to I-95.

Lighthouse Landing: One of the smaller communities in the area. Head just a mile towards the ocean, and you'll discover restaurants and shops galore on A1A.

Coral Sea Villas: One of the pricier communities in South Patrick Shores because this neighborhood is just blocks from the beach.

Sorrento Village: One of the smaller communities in the area, located halfway between the Atlantic Ocean to its east, and the Banana River to its west.

South Patrick Shores: This is the largest community in South Patrick Shores, bordering the Pineda Causeway to the north, and A1A to the east.

Sea Park Homes: This large community is located on the southern edge of South Patrick Shores, bordered on the west by South Patrick Drive and on the east by A1A.

Living in South Patrick Shores

Residents of South Patrick Shores choose to live here for many reasons, including its close proximity to Patrick Air Force Base, Cape Canaveral, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and the ocean. It's also an easy commute to Orlando for work or play. They also choose to live in South Patrick Shores because the cost of living is 2 percent lower than the national average.

Food and Shopping

Shopping in South Patrick Shores is convenient. Major grocery stores and shopping centers are located within a couple of miles, while malls and other shopping outlets are just a short trip inland.

For foodies, the restaurants in the area will not disappoint. Fresh seafood is a given and in plentiful supply, but the area also boasts plenty of other options from Mexican, Thai, and Italian to breakfast, barbecue, and fast food.

South Patrick Shores offers a unique service not seen in very many areas - the South Patrick Residents Association. The SPRA organized because South Patrick Shores is located in the unincorporated portion of Brevard County, so they were without any form of municipal government. This association creates a strong sense of community among its residents, works toward improvements, seeks to protect the local area from pollution, crime, overcrowding, and membership in the association is only 15 bucks a year.

Transportation

The walkability score for South Patrick Shores is 28 out of 100, which means you'll need a vehicle for most errands. South Patrick Shores is serviced by Space Coast Area Transit (SCAT) with bus routes running along A1A, moving inland at both the Cocoa Beach Causeway to the north and the Melbourne Causeway to the south.

Taxi service is available in the area, and could be an option for getting to Orlando International Airport. Rates for a regular taxi run about about a Benjamin one way, for up to four people. There are also various shuttles available for transporting residents and visitors along A1A. (Ask for resident discounts to save money.)

Year-Round Livability

The Space Coast is also famous for their surfing. Satellite Beach has some of the best waves in the area if you want to hang ten, brah! With the mild year-round weather in South Patrick Shores, it is an excellent location for lovers of the outdoors. Average temperatures in the area range from 60's and 70's for lows, to 70's to 90's for highs, with December being the rainiest month. Just remember that coastal areas usually get brief periods (10-20 minutes) of rain almost daily. It comes and goes so quickly, you'll hardly notice. Unless you left your windows open. Wind-surfing, parasailing, jet skiing, snorkeling, diving, and more call you to come explore and participate in all the area offers.

With a short commute, and taking advantage of the discounts offered to Florida residents, you can hop over to Disney or Universal Studios for a quick getaway, or take a day trip to the north, south, or west just for the fun of it. Or you may want to avoid the crowds altogether. Living in South Patrick Shores makes that possible.