Davenport

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Davenport, FL

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A quiet community on the rise between Lakeland and Orlando

Rural Suburban Scenic Peaceful Growing

Located in Central Florida, Davenport combines small-town atmosphere with convenient access to major attractions. Just 8 miles from Interstate 4, residents enjoy easy access to Orlando's theme parks while living in a more relaxed setting. Current rental market data shows average monthly rates ranging from $1,446 for studios to $2,297 for four-bedroom homes, with properties typically offering more square footage than those in surrounding cities.

Established in 1838 as a military outpost during the Second Seminole War, Davenport has grown from its historical roots into an established residential community. The city features diverse housing options throughout its neighborhoods, including the area around Posner Park shopping district, formerly known as Baseball City. The rental market currently presents opportunities for prospective residents, with year-over-year decreases ranging from -0.4% for studios to -7.3% for four-bedroom units. With its central location between Tampa and Orlando, Davenport offers convenient access to both cities while maintaining its own distinct community character.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Davenport, FL is $1,387 for a studio, $1,525 for one bedroom, $1,826 for two bedrooms, and $2,152 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Davenport has decreased by -2.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,525/month
791 Sq Ft
House
$2,462/month
1,985 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,878/month
1,200 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,121/month
1,610 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Davenport, FL

Transportation

22

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

34

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Davenport School Of The Arts

Public

Grades PK-8

1,168 Students

Citrus Ridge: A Civics Academy

Public

Grades PK-8

1,457 Students

Bella Citta

Public

Grades K-7

940 Students

Loughman Oaks Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

1,052 Students

Horizons Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

1,468 Students

Davenport School Of The Arts

Public

Grades PK-8

1,168 Students

Citrus Ridge: A Civics Academy

Public

Grades PK-8

1,457 Students

Bella Citta

Public

Grades K-7

940 Students

Ridge Community High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,711 Students

Points of Interest

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.