Largo Apartments and Rentals

Largo, Florida, is a community in Pinellas County and is a part of the Tampa Bay area. As the fourth largest city in the region, it has gone through vast expansion the 1950s. In 1950, Largo had 1,500 occupants and by 1970 more than 22,000 people settled in the city. Largo has developed world-class amenities like Largo Central Park, the Largo Cultural Center and the Largo Public Library.

Largo apartments for rent offer plenty of tropical and urban amenities. Located just along the Gulf Coast, Largo is known for their award-winning parks, family friendly atmosphere and exceptional way of life. Residents can venture to one of the nearby beaches in Clearwater or venture to downtown Tampa, all within a short drive from Largo. It’s no wonder more than 77,000 people call Largo home.

What is known today at Pinellas County was inhabited by the Timucua Indians. Beginning in 1528, settlers met resistance from the tribe when they arrived on the land, and it wasn’t until 1823 when the first permanent settler arrived to the region. Count Odet Phillippe, a surgeon in Napoleon's army started the influx of settlers throughout the 1800s.

Because of the rich soil and central location, Largo quickly became the region’s top provider for citrus and was named the “Citrus City.” By 1905, the town became incorporated and in 1913 it became the first town in Florida, and the second in the nation to adopt a form of government that requires a town manager. After the Great Depression, the town was flooded with debt and returned to its state as a township. The city eventually made its way back to the top after World War II when veterans returned home and realized the life of luxury they could have in the Sunshine State.

In Pinellas County, many residents travel to St. Petersburg, Tampa and Clearwater for employment. Some of the top employers in the county include Home Shopping Club, Times Publishing Corporation and Nielsen Media Research, Inc. Within the public sector, Pinellas County School District is among the top employers. The hospitality industry also offers a lot of jobs to the region because of the many beaches and vacation destinations.

Within Largo and its surrounding communities, residents have plenty of options for postsecondary education. Specialized institutions include beauty school, aviation, international study and general education. Fortis College, Everest University, Schiller International University and American Institute of Beauty are all located within the city limits.

The cost of living in Largo is generally inexpensive in comparison to the rest of the country. According to Best Places, the overall cost of living is 11 points lower than the national average and food is 3 points lower. Because heat is not needed much throughout the year, utilities are 2 points lower than the national average. A Largo resident’s average commute to work is 3 minutes below the national standard.

According to statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau, the average cost of apartments for rent in Largo, Florida is $882.

In Largo, events are abundant because of the pleasant weather year-round. Starting in 2006, the Pawfest began as a carnival for canines. This family-friendly event benefits the local community, and has games and contests for kids and four-legged friends.

Presented by the Gulf Coast Museum of Art in Largo, the International Miniature Art Show is enjoyed by residents and visitors each year. Specialty art displays are available as sculptures and paintings, and must be one-sixth of a subject, according to guidelines noted by the Miniature Art Society of Florida.

Finding rentals in Largo puts a person in the middle of all the action, within the city and its neighboring communities. Attractions near Largo include the St. Petersburg Pier, Florida Botanical Gardens, Clearwater Marine Aquarium and Busch Gardens.

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