Avon Park, FL

56 Apartments for Rent

The first settler in Avon Park was actually a Connecticut man named Oliver Martin Crosby, who moved to the Avon Park area to study wildlife in 1884. People followed him, and eventually, they called their town Lake Forest. Eventually, someone convinced Crosby that the area felt a lot like Stratford-Upon-Avon, so they renamed the city Avon Park. The name stuck, and it's still what we call Avon Park today.

Avon Park is a lovely town located on the Everglades in Florida. It's been home to some pretty notable residents, in addition to its original settler. The town has been home to such people as Hal McRae, an MLB hall-of-famer, Flash Gordon, an MLB pitcher, and Christian historian Conrad Henry Moehlman. The reason the town has been such a draw for so many people is that it's a beautiful, natural place. Located on swampy Florida terrain, people in Avon Park have access to many small lakes, as well as nearby state parks and even the ocean, about an hour away. If you're interested in living in a warm Florida suburb that stays sunny most of the year, but that also offers access to a bunch of different landscapes, consider looking for apartment homes in Avon Park. In addition to a bunch of great suburban amenities, the city also has an excellent selection of rental apts.

Moving to Avon Park

So, you're moving to a new place -- Avon Park. Congratulations! A lot of new and exciting things are in store for you, but what do you do to make sure that your life feels as comfortable and as nice as possible in your new hometown? One way is to make sure you end up in the right rental apt. This is not too hard; all you have to do is put a little work in to make sure you end up in the right place. To start, think about what you want out of a home, and make a list. Then use that list to search available apartments in the area and narrow that list down further. Once you have a good, succinct list of places you're interested in, make appointments to view them. Seeing apartments firsthand can give you a good look at whether the place just feels right to you! Next, prepare to apply for apartments you like. The things you'll need for apartment applications include bank statements, tax returns, pay stubs and more. Make sure you bring anything that will prove to your landlord that you're always going to be able to pay rent! The landlords might also want to see that you're going to be a great renter and a neighbor to the people you live near. To prove this, you can get letters of reference from former landlords and colleagues and friends.

Avon Park Neighborhoods

Of course it's important to find a rental home that feels just right for you, but what about the neighborhood that rental apartment is in? After all, what's the point of living in a sweet house if you hate what it feels like to walk outside? If you want to make sure you end up in the right area in Avon Park, it will pay to do research before you begin your moving process, or even your housing search. You don't want to waste time considering or traveling to see houses in an area that ultimately wouldn't make you happy! If you want to know more about Avon Park neighborhoods, check out the list below. It contains some information about how the areas in Avon Park differ, and it can help you be sure that you're picking a house in the right place.

Southern Avon Park: Southern Avon Park is filled with lakes (surprise surprise!). It's a great place to be if you like to live around beautiful scenery, or if you feel passionate about nature. Most of the neighborhoods here are small residential ones, so don't expect a big city if you end up calling this part of town home.

Northern Avon Park: This part of the city is bounded to the south by Highway 17. It has far fewer lakes in it, but that doesn't mean it's any less pretty. It does have one of the residents' favorite spots, Lake Verona, which is bordered by the pretty Donaldson Park.

Living in Avon Park

Residents who call Avon Park home have the benefit of enjoying warm temperatures and sunshine nearly year round. That is one of the benefits of living in Florida, the Sunshine State, after all! People in Avon Park have more benefits to enjoy than just that, though. For people who like to fly, they can take advantage of a local airport in their small town, the Avon Park Executive Airport. There are also many lakes to enjoy outdoor recreation on, including the biggest lakes in town, Lake Brentwood and Lake Tulane. While Avon Park isn't technically a suburb of anywhere, it is just a short drive away from two real Florida destinations: Sarasota, with beautiful white sand beaches on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, and Orlando, which is the theme park capital of the world. Hop in the car and head to Sarasota; the drive is only about 80 miles. If you want to go to Orlando for a whirlwind of fun, you can get there in only 75 miles or a little over an hour. No matter whether you live in Avon Park to enjoy its own scenery and amenities, or its easy access to places nearby, you're sure to enjoy calling this sunny, suburban place home.