Venice/Englewood

Venice, FL

Venice/Englewood - Venice, FL

Area Guide

Niche Reviews

4.1 (57 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 February 2025, the average apartment rent in Venice/Englewood is $1,572 for a studio, $1,782 for one bedroom, $2,111 for two bedrooms, and $2,695 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Venice/Englewood has decreased by -0.8% in the past year.

Studio
560 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,572/month

Average Rent

1 BR
749 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,782/month

Average Rent

2 BR
1,098 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$2,111/month

Average Rent

3 BR
1,547 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$2,695/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 57 Reviews

Current Resident

1 years and 1 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.

Current Resident

1 years and 2 months ago•Niche Review

I have lived in Venice my entire life and I have loved it. I love the sense of community whether it is a parade, the football team, or a fun event. However, Venice has been growing regarding the population. There have been too many trees being cut down and too many houses built. I miss the nature of Venice and what it used to be.

1 years and 6 months ago•Niche Review

It is very nice but there is a large elderly population and a lot of traffic. The city is well developed and there a lot of things to do.

Current Resident

2 years and 5 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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