The State of Florida is located in the southeastern region of the United States of America. Most of the state is a large peninsula with the Gulf of Mexico on its west and the Atlantic Ocean on its east. Much of the state has a humid subtropical climate, except for southern Florida, where the climate is tropical. Florida was named by Juan Ponce de Leon, who landed on the peninsula on 2 April 1513, during Pascua Florida. Florida apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Florida apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.