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Okeechobee, FL Area Guide

The city near the Inland Sea

Quaint Relaxed Lake Outdoor

Situated just north of Lake Okeechobee, also known as Florida’s Inland Sea, Okeechobee is a centrally located city known for its Southern hospitality. Residents and visitors flock to the lake for its outdoor recreational activities provided by its parks, trails, and smooth waters. If you’re looking for oceanfront outdoor recreation, head about one hour east. Highways 441 and 70 intersect in the center of Okeechobee, making travel to other parts of Florida a breeze. The center of town is home to family-friendly attractions like Flagler Park, shops, and an array of restaurants. The rest of the city consists of wooded residential areas with affordable rental options.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Okeechobee, FL is $1,434 for one bedroom, and $1,277 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Okeechobee has increased by 1.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,434/month
800 Sq Ft
House
$2,319/month
1,346 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Okeechobee, FL is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

24 / 100

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

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

Okeechobee Virtual Franchise

Public

Grades K-12

Okeechobee High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Okeechobee Achievement Academy

Public

Grades PK-12

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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.