Winter Park

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Winter Park, FL

Area Guide

Bask in the many charms of this Orlando suburb

Suburban Family-Friendly Peaceful Charming Scenic Vibrant Historic

Nestled in Central Florida, Winter Park combines historic charm with cultural amenities. Tree-lined brick streets wind through the city, where live oaks draped with Spanish moss create a natural canopy over the downtown area. Park Avenue serves as the city center, offering boutiques, cafes, and art galleries, while Rollins College enhances the community's educational landscape. The city's chain of lakes, connected by scenic canals, provides opportunities for water activities, and Mead Botanical Garden spans 47.6 acres of natural beauty. Current rental trends show moderate stability, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,482 per month and two-bedroom units at $1,766, reflecting slight increases of 0.7% and 0.6% respectively over the past year.

The rental market in Winter Park features properties ranging from lakefront apartments to garden-style communities near Park Avenue. The northeastern section typically commands higher rates, while western neighborhoods offer more accessible price points. The city hosts notable attractions like the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, home to the world's most comprehensive collection of Tiffany glass, and the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival, a prestigious annual event. Adding to the city's character are its peacocks, introduced in 1945, which have become such an integral part of Winter Park's identity that they appear on the official city seal.

Explore the City

The Bulla Gastrobar brings a touch of Spain to Winter Park

Dine on the patio at the Shake Shack

The Rose Garden is located on the south side of Central Park

Park Avenue is a beautiful shopping district

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Winter Park, FL is $1,347 for a studio, $1,445 for one bedroom, $1,737 for two bedrooms, and $2,022 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Winter Park has increased by 0.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,445/month
707 Sq Ft
House
$3,191/month
1,550 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,731/month
900 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,268/month
1,356 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Winter Park, FL

Transportation

71

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

22

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

57

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Eastbrook Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

671 Students

Lakemont Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

611 Students

Brookshire Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

559 Students

Killarney Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

330 Students

Aloma Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

543 Students

Winter Park High

Public

Grades 9-12

3,369 Students

Lake Howell High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,205 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Blue Jacket Park
  • Trotters Park
  • Orlando Loch Haven Park
  • Audubon Center for Birds of Prey
  • Orlando Science Center

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 November 2025.