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Lake Mary, FL

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Located in Seminole County, Lake Mary combines suburban living with convenient access to urban amenities. This Central Florida community, recognized by Money magazine, features scenic lakes and tree-lined streets that create a welcoming environment. The rental market offers diverse housing options near the business district and residential areas, with current average rents ranging from $1,522 for studios to $2,232 for three-bedroom homes. While studio apartment rates have decreased 21% year-over-year, larger units maintain stable pricing.

Situated 19 miles from Orlando, Lake Mary provides easy access to metropolitan amenities while maintaining its distinct character. Major employers including AAA, Verizon, and Deloitte maintain operations in the area, contributing to local employment opportunities. Community life centers around spaces like the Lake Mary Events Center and local parks, including Central Park and Liberty Park. The city's history traces to 1887, when founder Frank Evans established the original Lake Mary Elementary School and several commercial buildings. Today, the area is served by Lake Mary High School, while Seminole State College provides higher education opportunities nearby.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Lake Mary, FL is $1,638 for a studio, $1,602 for one bedroom, $1,850 for two bedrooms, and $2,168 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lake Mary has decreased by -1.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,602/month
802 Sq Ft
House
$2,517/month
1,740 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,532/month
938 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,983/month
1,489 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Lake Mary, FL

Transportation

44

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

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.

48

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

Heathrow Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

783 Students

Seminole County Virtual School

Public

Grades K-12

324 Students

Lake Mary Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

927 Students

Crystal Lake Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

700 Students

Hospital Homebound Program

Public

Grades PK-12

27 Students

Greenwood Lakes Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,000 Students

Seminole County Virtual School

Public

Grades K-12

324 Students

Markham Woods Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

961 Students

Endeavor School

Public

Grades 6-12

41 Students

Hospital Homebound Program

Public

Grades PK-12

27 Students

Seminole County Virtual School

Public

Grades K-12

324 Students

Lake Mary High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,684 Students

Endeavor School

Public

Grades 6-12

41 Students

Hospital Homebound Program

Public

Grades PK-12

27 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Planetarium at Seminole State College
  • Big Tree Park
  • Spring Hammock Preserve
  • Lake Jesup Wilderness Area
  • Sylvan Lake Park

Airports

  • Orlando Sanford International
  • Orlando International

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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.