Forest City

Background Image

Forest City, FL

Area Guide

Share Guide

A peaceful suburb between Orlando and Wekiwa Springs

Suburban Family-Friendly Close-Knit Welcoming Peaceful

Located about 10 miles northwest of Downtown Orlando, Forest City is a tranquil suburb revered for its family-oriented environment. Forest City offers residents the welcoming atmosphere of a small town along with all the amenities associated with suburban living, which are primarily clustered on East Semoran Boulevard, the main commercial thoroughfare.

Being predominantly residential, Forest City provides plenty of apartments, condos, and houses available for rent along peaceful, tree-lined avenues. Residents enjoy easy access to numerous lakes, including Bear Lake, Lake Lotus, Mirror Lake, and Lake Brantley. The community is also just a short drive away from Wekiwa Springs State Park and Lake Apopka, affording ample opportunities for spectacular outdoor recreation close to home. Commuting from Forest City is simple with convenience to U.S. 441/North Orange Blossom Trail and nearby Interstate 4.

Transportation

58

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

12

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

54

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Lake Fairview Park
  • Trotters Park
  • Audubon Center for Birds of Prey
  • Clarcona Horse Park
  • Avian Reconditioning Center

Airports

  • Orlando Sanford International
  • Orlando International

Top Apartments in Forest City

Houses for Rent in Forest City

Search Nearby Rentals

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 February 2025.