NORA Apartments
899 N Orange Ave,
Orlando, FL 32801
Call for Rent | 1-2 Beds
In a tiny home in College Park, Jack Kerouac wrote one of his classic novels, The Dharma Bums. The year was 1957, and his most famous work, On the Road, was about to be published. The tiny, unassuming house is just one surprising treasure you'll discover in College Park, a neighborhood with street names like Yale and Harvard. Since it served as home to a man many believed began the Beat generation, College Park has a reputation for being hip and trendy.
Located on the northwest side of Downtown Orlando, College Park contains a variety of parks, walking paths, and lakes, including Lake Estelle. It is also home to the Orlando Science Center, the Orlando Museum of Art, and the famous Dubsdread Golf Course. This golf course, established in 1924, has hosted golfing legends like Sam Snead and Tiger Woods. Along with its brick-lined streets and jaunty bungalows, you'll find a wide selection of shops and restaurants. College Park extends from West Colonial Drive northward to Lake Fairview, between I-4 and Orange Blossom Trail.
Residents of College Park enjoy unique shopping experiences like Top Drawer, an upscale consignment shop
Top-rated Armando's Pizzeria is a local favorite
As of August 2025, the average apartment rent in College Park is $1,678 for a studio, $1,776 for one bedroom, $2,337 for two bedrooms, and $3,124 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in College Park has increased by 3.2% in the past year.
Studio
501 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,678/month
Average Rent
1 BR
743 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,776/month
Average Rent
2 BR
1,153 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,337/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,412 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$3,124/month
Average Rent
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Very Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
Current Resident
2 years and 9 months ago•Niche Review
Very nice but expensive. Two good schools in the area which are Bishop Moore and Edgewater. They have very nice families and the atmosphere is for all ages.
Current Resident
4 years and 4 months ago•Niche Review
Surprising how low College Park landed on this list. I've lived all over Orlando and moved into College Park in the late 90s and have never left. It truly is the hidden gem of Orlando with its walkable streets, lakes, parks, bars, restaurants shops etc. The addition of the Packing District in the Fall is going to have this are booming. If you are ever looking to move to Orlando, check here first. There is an amazing sense of community and diversity that makes this place so welcoming. My husband and I now own three properties here.
Current Resident
7 years and 1 months ago•Niche Review
College Park is over-flowing with family fun and community involvement. Surrounded by lakes, parks and nearby (walk-able) shopping, this is an amazing place to call home. Local restaurants, niche shopping, diversified churches and both small homes and high end luxury homes are very appealing.
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