Brandon is a growing city in Hillsborough County, Florida, offering a homey feel and a number of distinct activities and entertainment options.

The Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce publishes the annual Brandon Living Guide that keeps residents up-to-date on amenities, events and resources in and around the area. Locals and tourists take in shows at the Center Place Fine Arts Civic Center, enjoy the annual Florida State Fair and Strawberry Festival, and visit the attractions in nearby Tampa, such as the Gasparilla Pirate Fest. Outdoor activities in Brandon include nature walks, deep sea fishing and bird watching.

Brandon is best known for being a commuter city, due to it's easy access to Tampa, so rush-hour traffic can get pretty bad. Brandon's commuters use I-275, I-4, the Veterans Expressway and the Leroy Selmon Crosstown Expressway. They also take advantage of Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) services and Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) services. Once in Tampa, they utilize the TECO Line Streetcar System. Tampa International Airport, located off I-275, is less than a 30-minute drive from Brandon.

Renting in Brandon, FL

Apartments for rent in Brandon hover right around the national average. In addition to being close to Tampa, Brandon is also a short distance from Orlando, St. Petersburg and Kissimmee. Renters wanting easy access to the great amenities of larger cities, without paying sky-high prices, should put Brandon on their lists.

Brandon Attractions

Westfield Brandon Shopping Mall: Shop your heart out in popular chain stores, grab a bit to eat, and entertain the kids at the arcade, playground and merry-go-round.

Channelside Bay Plaza: This entertainment complex features mid-range and upscale restaurants, an IMAX movie theater and a popular bowling alley.

Florida Aquarium: Explore marine life through fun exhibits, interactive activities and special events, such as swimming with sharks.

Tampa Museum of Art: This museum displays modern and contemporary art, as well as Greek and Roman antiquities.

The Easton Apartments

Montclair Townhomes

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1703 Open Field Loop

1625 Wakefield Dr

702 Foxglove Pl #A

2009 Branch Tree Ln

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2622 Lantern Hill Ave

109 Ruby Cir

2113 Fluorshire Dr

924 Ridge Haven Dr

727 Kensington Lake Cir

211 Thorn Tree Pl

1915 Fruitridge St

632 Kensington Lake Cir #632

1802 Durkee Pl

4866 Pond Ridge Dr

803 Lake Haven Sq #202

609 Princeton St

701 Russell Ln #209

233 Red Maple Pl #233

3119 Pleasant Willow Ct

5409 Camberwell Ln

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