East Milton, FL

179 Apartments for Rent

There are lots of famous people that have come from or lived in East Milton at some point. Some of the most notable include basketball player Daniel Ewing, NFL running back Bruce Hall, composer Nick Monteleone, professional golfer Bubba Watson, professional golfer Boo Weekley, and NFL player Cortland Finnegan. Imagine who your next-door neighbors will be if you end up there!

East Milton, Florida is part of a bigger place called Milton in Santa Rosa County Florida. Not surprisingly, East Milton is the eastern part of town. East Milton is located just miles away from the beach, so for that reason, it's certainly a draw for travelers and snowbirds -- especially in the summer. Despite it being a somewhat resort destination, East Milton actually has its own vibrant community of people that live there year-round. Located on the Blackwater River and near the Blackwater Bay, East Milton is a great place to spend time in the green of the parks and by the blue of the ocean.

Moving to East Milton

If you've decided to look for rental property in East Milton, you might want to start your hunt for apartment rentals during the winter. Things in the summer can get pretty busy, and you'll have better luck finding empty spots in the colder months. When you do find an apartment for rent that you like, you'll want to prepare a leasing application. What you'll need includes things like bank statements, tax returns, pay stubs, proof of employment, and more. You want to be able to prove to your potential landlord that you're going to be an awesome and dependable tenant!

Neighborhoods in East Milton

If you're planning on finding a home for rent, you'll want to make sure you end up in the best neighborhood for you in East Milton! After all, what good's an awesome house if you hate the area it's located in? Do your research about neighborhoods in town, and you can be sure what's outside your home is just as good as what's inside.

Blackwater: The part of Milton that is on the Blackwater River is lovely and scenic, though mostly residential. Expect to find a lot of single family homes, and a lot of places with pretty views! This is the most desirable place to live in town, so expect higher prices than other areas.

South Airport Road: South Airport Road is in the center of town, and it leads up to two airports: Peter Prince Field and Milton T. Airport. This part of town feels more industrial and commercial and isn't the most picturesque place to live.

Eastern East Milton: This is far from the hub of all the action, but it's certainly a nice residential place to live. And, bordering I-10, it's a great spot if you're a commuter or like to get out of town a lot.

Living in East Milton

Expect life in East Milton to feel a lot like any other suburban Florida town. A few amenities, lots of residential areas, and lots of space and quiet. Most of the real fun stuff happens in the western part of Milton, where the West Florida Railroad Museum is located. You can visit there for a dose of history, or hop in your car and drive on down to Pensacola. There you can find big city restaurants and bars like Five Sisters Blues Caf and McGuires Irish Pub, as well as pristine shorelines.