Lakeland Village, CA

222 Apartments for Rent

Lakeland Village, with Lake Elsinore to its east and the Santa Ana Mountains to its west, is in a stunningly unique location. Lake Elsinore, which is the town's highlight, is Southern California's biggest natural freshwater lake.

Located in Riverside County, the days in Lakeland Village are truly lakeside lifestyle. Home to 11,541 people, this community has the palm trees, clay tile roofs, and tumbleweeds to make any lover of California feel right at home. View the mountains from the lake, or view the lake from the mountains. Enveloped in absolutely gorgeous scenery, Lakeland Village has the outdoor activities, nightlife, and close-knit atmosphere to keep folks enticed. Come to Lakeland Village and be amazed. Literally, you'll be saying wow the minute you arrive.

Moving to Lakeland Village

Renters Can Cheer!

A renter-occupancy of 41.2% and consistent vacancies ensure renters moving to Lakeland Village won't drown in a tough market. While you aren't going to get luxury apartments here, you can find lots of cozy places for rent in Lakeland Village rather easily. That should make you cheer.

A House or a House on Wheels?

If you come only in search of rental apartments, you may have to adjust your game plan. Even Kobe Bryant can't help you with this one. Detached houses (79.7% of homes) and mobile homes (8.2%) constitute the main types of rentals available in Lakeland Village. While you can get an apartment or condo for rent, look for houses and mobile homes as well to guarantee you have plenty of options.

Come Anytime

This is southern California, so the weather plays no role in when people choose to move. Generally speaking, the housing market is a bit busier around holidays and during the summer, so come then if you want more selection or avoid that time if you don't want the possibility of competing with another tenant. If you start searching the internet and local newspapers roughly 15 days before your move, you should have no problem getting everything handled in time.

Signing the Lease

Before you can chill and watch Arnold Schwarzenegger movies in your new home, you have to sign the lease. Before you can do that, you must pay one or two months' rent, put down a security deposit, and provide evidence you can pay rent. Generally speaking, landlords in Lakeland Village just want to trust you will pay rent. Sometimes a credit check and past rental information may be requested.

Lakeland Village Neighborhoods

At 8.74 square miles, Lakeland Village has enough space to boast distinct areas. Do you want to live in the hills and have a view overlooking the lake? Do you want something right beside the lake? Do you just want an apartment so you don't have to maintain a yard? There are a lot of questions to answer here. Make a list of what things matter most when it comes to a neighborhood. Once you've done that, you'll be able to choose a 'hood in Lakeland Village quite easily.

Country Club Heights Lakeland: The famous Aimee's Castle is located here, and rumor has it that Johnny Depp owns it or has owned it. Anyway, this car-dependent neighborhood sits on the hills overlooking Lake Elsinore and is known for its historic castle-like houses. Lakepoint Park and the Mission Trail Plaza Shopping Center are close.

Butterfield: In this neighborhood next to the lake, you'll find Butterfield Elementary School, Crane Lakeside Park and RV Resort, and Elsinore Market. This is one area where one and two bedroom apartments for rent are available if you don't want a house. Living in Butterfield requires a vehicle, but there are bus stops on Grand Avenue.

Central Lakeland Village: Lakeland Village Middle School, Lighthouse Thrift Store, and Serenity Park highlight this residential area. It is the most car-dependent part of town.

Living in Lakeland Village

The landscape in Lakeland Village makes cycling difficult, but not impossible. Overall, this town loves to drive because you have to if you want to get things accomplished quickly. There are bus lines along Grand Avenue, but a car is absolutely recommended to meet your personal and social needs.

Drive along State Highway 74 (Ortega Highway) and take in the surrounding views. Navigate through Country Club Heights and take in the incredible architecture. The best way to understand Lakeland Village's vibe is to cruise through and around the town. Once you've done that, you can hang with the locals at spots like Lookout Roadhouse and O'Hara's Cocktail Lounge. Of course, having a picnic, fishing, and boating at Lake Elsinore is a popular activity in town. The Links at Summerly offer you the chance to golf amidst breathtaking scenery. If you like trekking, you are surrounded by mountain ranges. Lakeland Village, you see, has the ingredients to get your life buzzing in the right direction.