Lecanto

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Lecanto, FL

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A tranquil town in a remote locale

Affordable Peaceful Quiet Suburban Rural

Lecanto is a peaceful small town located between Homosassa Springs and Citrus Wildlife Management Area. Residents enjoy vast stretches of green space in Lecanto, in addition to numerous houses available for rent.

Lecanto appeals to renters looking for a slower-paced lifestyle in a rural setting. The community is convenient to countless nature preserves and wildlife management areas, affording residents ample opportunities for outdoor recreation and enjoying nature. Although the community may feel secluded, Lecanto is just over an hour’s drive away from bigger cities like Ocala, Tampa, Clearwater, and Saint Petersburg.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Lecanto, FL is $814 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lecanto has increased by 2.5% in the past year.

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Transportation

14

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

27

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Lecanto Primary School

Public

Grades PK-5

820 Students

5
out of 10

Crest School

Public

Grades PK-12

111 Students

Rating Unavailable

Lecanto Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

809 Students

5
out of 10

Crest School

Public

Grades PK-12

111 Students

Rating Unavailable

Lecanto High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,630 Students

4
out of 10

Crest School

Public

Grades PK-12

111 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
  • Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park
  • Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge
  • Crystal River Preserve State Park
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge

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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.