Venice/Englewood

Venice, FL

Venice/Englewood - Venice, FL

Area Guide

Niche Reviews

4.1 (55 Reviews)

Florida charm with easy access to Fort Myers

Commuter • Charming • Coastal • Beach •

The peaceful waterfront community of Venice and Englewood sits on Florida’s west coast overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Originally established to provide lemon groves, the town retains a natural Old Florida feel with few buildings reaching higher than three or four stories. Fort Myers and Sarasota lie within commuting distance, and Sarasota Bradenton International Airport lies just 30 miles away.

Dotted with charming 50s-style beach homes and vibrant apartment rentals, the area is quintessentially Florida. Back on the mainland, you'll find plenty of golf courses and several parks where residents and visitors can enjoy outdoor activities such as fishing, cycling, and kayaking. With its stunning, unspoiled beaches and a pleasant year-round climate, you’ll feel as though you’re on a permanent vacation when you live in an Englewood/Venice apartment.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Venice/Englewood is $1,490 for a studio, $1,767 for one bedroom, $2,109 for two bedrooms, and $2,748 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Venice/Englewood has decreased by -2.8% in the past year.

Studio
444 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,490/month

Average Rent

1 BR
738 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,767/month

Average Rent

2 BR
1,082 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$2,109/month

Average Rent

3 BR
1,538 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$2,748/month

Average Rent

Transportation

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Reviews of Venice/Englewood - Venice, FL

Niche Reviews

4.1 55 Reviews

Current Resident

6 months ago•Niche Review

The beach is really nice. I liked growing up here but there's a lot of bigotry but I think they're getting a bit better since I left. Unfortunately everything has gotten very expensive.

Current Resident

11 months ago•Niche Review

I just moved here from Michigan in August. I love it. I feel so welcomed and there is everything I could ever need right in the area.

Former Resident

2 years and 3 months ago•Niche Review

From high school until I went to college I live with my grandparents. It is a small quiet town not much of a night life because many of its residence are literally and retired but they have enough young people to justify having schools there and an excellent community theater.

Current Resident

2 years and 3 months ago•Niche Review

I grew up in New England, MA, and purchased a place in Venice in 2021. As a man in his mid-50's with a wife & older children, Venice is a welcome home for a nice, quiet, peaceful & relatively safe way of life. You need to love the beaches & mellow vibe lifestyle to enjoy it I think. Younger millennials would prefer Tampa, maybe Sarasota but if you're done with the fast paced party lifestyle & want a simpler, more nature-filled life than it's the place for you. Great schools, restaurants, access to Sarasota & Ft. Myers / Naples & most of all beaches. People are nice, helpful & kind. Want Animal House- Spring Break Gone Wild, don't come here.

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