Citrus Hills, FL 146 Apartments for Rent

Citrus Hills, Florida is part of Citrus County and was occupied over 10,000 years ago. Developed by Gerald Nash and Sam Tamposi, Citrus Hills is a comfortable place to stay away from the hustle and bustle of the larger cities nearby.

Located just a 17-minute drive from Crystal River and an hour and a half from Tampa and Orlando, Citrus Hills, Florida is a small community made up entirely of land. The average temperature is right on par with Central Florida -- with an average temperature at right under 70 degrees. The highs are in the 80's in the summer and the high 50's in the winter.

Moving In

There aren't many apts for rent in Citrus Hills, FL but you can find a house rental in some cases. Most of the house and condo rentals in Citrus Hills are two bedrooms and decently priced for the area. For instance, some of the city apartments are within a community so you have access to a fitness center, tennis court, pool and golf course. You can also find townhomes for rent that include all of the amenities you'll need and a few extras, such as fully furnished places or an all-bills-paid apartment with access to the swimming pool and a view of the gardens. Unless you rent a house, most other rentals are found within complexes so keep that in mind depending on if you like your neighbors close or would rather have your privacy.

Neighborhoods of Citrus Hills

There are two distinct neighborhoods in Citrus Hills, but they are specifically created neighborhoods that house their homes for sale, not designated neighborhoods of the entire community.

Terra Vista of Citrus Hills: This neighborhood features a gated community located on one of the highest elevations in Florida. It features single-family homes with resort style living.

Brentwood of Citrus Hills: This neighborhood is a smaller community with amenities such as a pool, fitness center, and golf course. It is a gated community with a smaller size.

City Center: Here, you can find quite a few restaurants and shops to enjoy. For instance, if you love pizza you might want to check out Angelo's Pizzeria where you can get fresh cooked Italian food, including steaks. For fine dining from a restaurant with almost over 298 reviews and almost all are five stars, check out Vintage on Fifth where you can find seafood, steaks, lamb, and Italian food. For shopping, you won't want to miss the Crystal River Mall, located in nearby Crystal River, which is about a 15-minute drive. You can enjoy over 38 shops, a movie theater, food, and events like the Artist's Showcase and Let's Dance. You will also find the usual convenience shops nearby such as Walmart and Publix, all within a short driving distance.

Living Here

Most of the restaurants and shops are located in nearby Hernando, Beverly Hills, and Inverness. In nearby Crystal River you can enjoy a number of things such as two beaches: Fort Island Gulf Beach and Pine Island. It is also one of the few places in the world where you can swim with manatees. The water stays a mild 72 degrees year round, making it perfect for swimming even in the winter. You can enjoy the beautiful springs, go kayaking, visit the Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins, or visit the Crystal River Archaeological Park -- all within a 20 minute drive from your home in Citrus Hills.

You'll also find a variety of restaurants within a short driving distance featuring an array of food choices from international to local fare.

Now if it's theme parks and exciting things to do in Florida that you're after, Citrus Hills is just an hour and a half away from Tampa where you can find Busch Gardens Theme Park and just a little over an hour from Orlando where you can visit Disney World, Epcot Center, and Universal Studios. Imagine being able to visit the theme parks and then go home to a nice, quiet neighborhood in less than a couple of hours.

Citrus Hills offers the best of both worlds -- you're close enough to all of the action yet you have a safe, quiet area to call your home. Everything you want is within driving distance but you don't have to feel that your home is part of the noisy crowds and tourists. In fact, you can feel like a tourist as well when you visit and know that home is waiting for you when you're ready to head back to your apartment, town home, or rental house in Citrus Hills, Florida.