If you're at Eckerd College and thinking about living off campus, the first question is usually the same one: how far is too far? From The Waverly at Gulfport, the answer is about 9 minutes or 4 miles — a straight shot down toward 54th Ave S, verified against this exact address, not a rough estimate.
That's close enough for an early class without feeling like you never left campus. The Waverly sits in the Twinbrooks neighborhood, right next to Gulfport, which has its own small-town waterfront feel — coffee shops, the Gulfport Art Walk, a beach a short walk from the main strip — without the price tag or noise of living directly downtown.
What that actually looks like day to day
Free off-street parking is included, which matters if you're bringing a car to campus. Heat and garbage are built into rent, and there's a separate flat monthly fee covering water, sewer, and trash pickup — ask us for the current number when you tour, since it's not something we want to guess at here.
The building is pet-friendly, which is one of the more common reasons students end up looking off campus in the first place. Three on-site laundry facilities mean you're not budgeting for a laundromat run every week.
1 or 2 bedrooms?
If you're renting alone or with a partner, the 1 bedroom / 1 bath layout (around 800 sq ft) is the simpler option. If you're planning to split costs with a roommate, the 2 bedroom / 1 bath layout runs about 945 sq ft — more on how that math works out in our post on splitting rent with a roommate.
Touring around your class schedule
Curious how that compares to what you'd pay for a dorm? See our breakdown of dorm costs vs. splitting an apartment.
Most units offer same-day tours, and several are ready for immediate move-in. Call (727) 712-6073 to find a time that works around your classes, or check current availability online first.