Mount Dora

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Mount Dora, FL

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The Festival City on the cusp of Orlando

Historic Charming Scenic Quiet Welcoming Active

Located about 30 miles northwest of Orlando, Mount Dora is a scenic town brimming with historic charm. Mount Dora exudes an Old Florida feel, particularly in its renowned downtown area, where antique shops, eateries, cafes, bars, and salons occupy colorful buildings along palm-tree-lined streets.

Nicknamed the “Festival City,” Mount Dora lives up to the hype, hosting more than 30 events and festivals throughout the year. Residents enjoy coming together at community events, including anticipated favorites such as Light Up Mount Dora, Snow in the Park, Freedom on the Waterfront, African American History Festival, and the Mount Dora Arts Festival.

Rentals in Mount Dora range from modern apartments to historic bungalows and townhomes. Mount Dora’s residential streets are draped in lush greenery, contributing to the area’s quiet small-town atmosphere. The community’s natural beauty also lends plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation at Lake Dora, Gilbert Park, and nearby Wekiwa Springs State Park.

Rent Trends

As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Mount Dora, FL is $1,009 for a studio, $1,420 for one bedroom, $1,692 for two bedrooms, and $2,102 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mount Dora has decreased by -2.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,420/month
711 Sq Ft
House
$2,264/month
1,656 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,439/month
873 Sq Ft
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Transportation

40

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.

38

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

Triangle Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

783 Students

Contracted Services

Public

Grades K-12

Mt. Dora Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

846 Students

Contracted Services

Public

Grades K-12

Mt. Dora High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,334 Students

Contracted Services

Public

Grades K-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Trimble Park
  • Trout Lake Nature Center
  • Kelly Park/Rock Springs
  • Seminole State Forest

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 September 2025.