Cypress Gardens, FL 209 Apartments for Rent

Home of the now-closed Cypress Gardens, the theme park and botanical garden that was open from 1936 until 2009. After the park closed, part of the site was repurposed and turned into Legoland Florida!

Cypress Gardens is a census-designated place near Winter Haven, Florida. Not only is it about ten minutes away from the heart of Winter Haven, but it's also about five minutes away from Legoland Florida. It doesn't matter how old you are; at any age, that's pretty exciting! Most of its 8,917 residents would probably agree. Now that you know that important tidbit of information, why not start your search for apartments in Cypress Gardens now? You know you want to!

Moving to Cypress Gardens

As you start looking for apartments, houses, or condos for rent here, you should know that the rental price is about on par with Florida's average. That's slightly higher than the country's average, but considering you're moving to Florida, it's still a small price to pay! Its residents certainly seem to think so.

Florida's Calling

Of the vacant homes here, a little over half are seasonal. This means you should be strategic about your search for a home, whether you are looking for premier apartments or 3 bedroom houses for rent. Either way, it's best to look during the off season, which is pretty much October to February. This way, you won't have to compete with very many tourists to get a place, since many try to find luxury apartments and condos for rent during their Florida vacation. Can you blame them?

What You'll Need

Most of all, if you expect to snag a home here, you need to play by the rules when it comes to signing the lease. That means you will probably need to submit to a credit and background check while also showing proof of regular paychecks. And speaking of checks, you should bring your checkbook or at least some plastic, since you will no doubt need to put down a deposit if you want to lease a home here.

Cypress Gardens Neighborhoods

Just like many census-designated places, Cypress Gardens is small in size, with about 4 square miles of land. The few clear cut neighborhoods here are not exactly large, but they are worth getting to know before you move. Check out an overview of what to expect in each area.

Orchid Springs Village: You will find this neighborhood just off Overlook Drive, but don't worry; there's really no way to overlook it! It's surrounded by lush trees and blue ponds. The bulk of the homes were built sometime between 1970 and 1989 and feature 3 bedrooms on average.

Eloise Woods: This area really should be called Eloise Lakes, because holy cow there are lots of lakes here! In fact, there is a Lake Eloise, along with a Lake Summit, Lake Roy, Lake Florence‰Û_ you get the idea. Just bring your swimsuit, fishing pole, or maybe a small boat. Just so you know, most of the homes here were built in the 1970s and have 2 to 3 bedrooms.

Overlook Estates: This is also off Overlook Drive, but north of it. The owner-occupied houses here tend to have 3 or 4 bedrooms, while the renter-occupied properties mostly have 2, so keep that in mind as you try to decide on your next home. You should also note that there is a Pizza Hut nearby, along with Caf̩ Latte Coffeehouse-Eatery. That means you'll never go hungry or without caffeine when you live here!

Living in Cypress Gardens

As you might guess, Legoland is a pretty big deal here. With 150 acres of fun, it's actually the biggest Legoland in the world, featuring more than 50 rides, plenty of shows, and a botanical garden that was left over from the old Cypress Gardens park.

In Winter Haven, about 5 minutes from the neighborhoods of Cypress Gardens, you can easily find lots of stores that include Walmart, Dollar General, Kmart, and Family Dollar. If you're looking to get what you need for a dollar, it should be easy to find! But this city also has some pretty popular department stores, like Macy's, at places such as Winter Haven Citi Center. Plus, there's the Cobb's Grand 10 Cinemas if you feel like watching a movie on the big screen.

You don't necessarily need to leave the area for fun and entertainment, but with so many attractions in nearby cities, you probably will! After all, Tampa is less than an hour west, while Cocoa Beach is an hour and a half east. And then there's the Orlando area, which is less than an hour northeast. That means that SeaWorld, Universal Studios, and of course Walt Disney World are all about 45 minutes away from any home you choose in Cypress Gardens. Does it get any better than that?