Winter Garden

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Winter Garden, FL

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Established in 1908, Winter Garden was a major force in the citrus industry around the turn of the 19th Century. And while the orange groves are (mostly) gone, there's still plenty to love about this "sweet" city. It is situated on Lake Apopka, just about 12 miles northwest of Downtown Orlando. Winter Garden is a beautiful suburb, containing a historic downtown shopping district with more than 26 historic buildings. It is also offers access to Florida's most popular rail trail, the West Orange Trail, which extends 22 miles and leads to Apopka. With its vibrant arts scene, Winter Garden is known for its galleries and art exhibits.

While this fantastic city provides fast access to the theme parks (Walt Disney World is just 17 miles south), there's plenty to do in Winter Garden, as well. The historic Garden Theatre, located downtown, hosts more than 200 events each season. You'll also find two museums downtown -- the Winter Garden Heritage Museum and the Central Florida Railroad Museum. In addition to the terrific shops and restaurants you'll find in the pedestrian-friendly downtown district, Winter Garden is home to one of the region's most popular shopping centers, Winter Garden Village at Fowlers Grove, located near the Beltway.

Rent Trends

As of August 2025, the average apartment rent in Winter Garden, FL is $1,478 for a studio, $1,770 for one bedroom, $2,220 for two bedrooms, and $2,674 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Winter Garden has increased by 0.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,770/month
765 Sq Ft
House
$3,731/month
2,450 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,774/month
1,058 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,656/month
1,666 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.

46

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

Whispering Oak Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

825 Students

Lake Whitney Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

622 Students

Independence Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

848 Students

Panther Lake Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

605 Students

Water Spring Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

1,065 Students

Bridgewater Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,210 Students

Water Spring Middle School-0482

Public

Grades 6-8

632 Students

Hamlin Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

722 Students

Sunridge Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,178 Students

Lakeview Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

843 Students

Horizon High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,030 Students

West Orange High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,816 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Oakland Nature Preserve
  • West Orange Trail
  • George Bailey Park
  • Silver Star Community Park
  • Magnolia Park

Airports

  • Orlando International
  • Orlando Sanford 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 June 2025.