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Minneola, FL

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Enjoy small-town delights near Orlando

Rural Suburban Scenic Peaceful Family-Friendly Active

Located just west of Lake Apopka, Minneola is a tranquil city with a small-town vibe and pervasive natural beauty. Minneola’s peaceful atmosphere is defined by its family-oriented outlook, with excellent schools and ample opportunities for outdoor recreation.

Minneola residents enjoy quick access to outdoor venues such as Waterfront Park on Lake Minneola, Lake Louisa State Park, and Lake Apopka North Shore. Both Atlantic and Gulf Coast beaches are roughly over an hour’s drive from Minneola, affording residents great options for day trips and weekend getaways. Downtown Orlando is also just a 30-minute drive from Minneola, making the community a top choice for many commuters and those seeking a secluded reprieve from city life.

Being largely residential, Minneola boasts an array of apartments and houses available for rent. Direct access to Florida’s Turnpike connects residents to the renowned theme parks, malls, and restaurants of the Greater Orlando Area within minutes.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Minneola, FL is $1,749 for one bedroom, $2,090 for two bedrooms, and $2,300 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Minneola has increased by 2.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,749/month
779 Sq Ft
House
$2,736/month
2,096 Sq Ft
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Transportation

39

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

40

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

Grassy Lake Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

1,209 Students

5
out of 10

Lake Minneola High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,176 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Oakland Nature Preserve
  • Florida Scrub-Jay Trail

Airports

  • Orlando International
  • Orlando Sanford 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.