Seminole State College of Florida

Sanford, FL

The student center overlooks the lake
A lake in front of the Wayne M. Densch Partnership Center

Seminole State College of Florida Sanford - Lake Mary Campus - Sanford, FL Area Guide

Granting learning opportunities to a diverse community

Seminole State Public Diverse Accessible Affordable Flexible Inclusive

One of the nation’s fastest growing colleges, Seminole State College of Florida enhances the educational, economic, and cultural vitality of the region by providing advanced learning opportunities to a diverse community. Seminole State’s Sanford-Lake Mary Campus first opened as a junior college in 1966 and now offers bachelor’s and associate degrees in addition to specialized career certificates. Located where Lake Mary meets Sanford, Seminole State is convenient to a variety of apartments and townhomes available for rent. Nearby Winter Springs, Longwood, and Casselberry offer additional housing options as well. Access to U.S. 17 and the 417 makes longer commutes to Seminole State simple. Seminole State’s Sanford-Lake Mary Campus is the first and largest of Seminole State’s campuses, hosting a range of cultural events and guest speakers. Orlando is just 15 miles away, offering an abundance of things to do on a regular basis.

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The student center overlooks the lake

A lake in front of the Wayne M. Densch Partnership Center

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Sanford, FL is $1,935 for a studio, $1,525 for one bedroom, $1,807 for two bedrooms, and $2,119 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sanford has decreased by -3.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 931 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,935/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 754 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,525/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,054 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,807/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,284 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,119/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Seminole State College of Florida Sanford - Lake Mary Campus - Sanford, FL (University) is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

39 / 100

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

Minimal Transit

16 / 100

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

Somewhat Bikeable

42 / 100

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

Goldsboro Elementary Magnet

Public

Grades PK-5

Wilson Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Bentley Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Hamilton Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Planetarium at Seminole State College
  • Spring Hammock Preserve
  • Big Tree Park
  • Lake Jesup Wilderness Area
  • Central Florida Zoological 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 February 2026.