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Longwood, FL

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Experience the best of inland Florida in this Orlando suburb.

Suburb Commuter Sunrail Public Transportation Affordable

Longwood is a small, landlocked city right outside of Orlando. It’s mainly a residential community, with a significant portion of the population commuting to Orlando for work (The largest local employer, South Seminole Hospital, is located at the center of Longwood).

The schools in town earn excellent ratings, and the local attractions are exceptional: Big Tree Park is close at hand, providing access to one of Florida’s most beautiful natural landmarks; the close proximity to Orlando makes it easy for residents to reach some of the most popular tourist attractions in the nation; and of course, being Florida, the beach is only a short drive away.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Longwood, FL is $1,413 for a studio, $1,612 for one bedroom, $1,972 for two bedrooms, and $2,386 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Longwood has decreased by -5.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,612/month
800 Sq Ft
House
$2,596/month
1,745 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,847/month
1,124 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,952/month
1,033 Sq Ft
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Transportation

49

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.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

49

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Schools

Sabal Point Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

886 Students

9
out of 10

Woodlands Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

798 Students

9
out of 10

Wekiva Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

842 Students

7
out of 10

Longwood Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

631 Students

7
out of 10

Rock Lake Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

933 Students

7
out of 10

Milwee Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,426 Students

3
out of 10

Lyman High School

Public

Grades PK & 9-12

2,084 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Big Tree Park
  • Spring Hammock Preserve
  • Planetarium at Seminole State College
  • Audubon Center for Birds of Prey
  • Lake Jesup Wilderness Area

Airports

  • Orlando Sanford International
  • Orlando International

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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.