Altamonte Springs Apartments and Rentals

Altamonte Springs, Florida, is a suburb of the future. The city's website boasts, "If there is a right place in all of the Orlando metropolitan area, Altamonte Springs is it." According to statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau, Altamonte Springs's 2010 population was 41,496 people. Although Orlando is just 30 miles away, numerous companies and businesses have set up shop in downtown Altamonte Springs, giving the suburb an aura of self-containment.

In 1986, Altamonte Springs's 'Uptown Altamonte' area became the first mixed-use downtown space of its kind in central Florida. Urban planning that was far ahead of its time has allowed Altamonte Springs to blossom into a unique suburban environment where residents can live, work and play without ever needing to commute or drive. Uptown Altamonte contains numerous hotels, condominiums and Altamonte Springs apartments for rent.

Life in Altamonte Springs is relaxed, fun, stress-free and convenient all at the same time. Uptown Altamonte is popular among the locals for its restaurants, entertainment, shops and parks. Crane's Roost Park offers residents an escape into nature with its lake views and communal gathering space. Residents wanting to journey out of the city can take advantage of the close proximity to Orlando's highways and freeways.

Altamonte Springs has a great singles scene, considering its suburban status. Nearly 40 percent of households were made up of singles, while 52.3 percent of households were made up of families. Altamonte Springs's mixed-use scene makes it both family-friendly and fun, which is probably why it appeals to people from all walks of life.

Although Altamonte Springs residents don't have any traditional universities in their city, young people will be happy to discover that numerous colleges and universities are located within 20 miles of Altamonte Springs. Rollins College, Full Sail University, Seminole State College of Florida and University of Central Florida are all located just minutes from Altamonte Springs. The city does boast one university, however; the Golf Academy of America is located within the city limits.

Many companies do business within Altamonte Springs's central business district in Uptown Altamonte. The major employers in Altamonte Springs are Walt Disney Co., Orange County public schools, Adventist Health System, General Electric, Orlando Health and UPS. Many of the city's workers abolish daily commutes by living in Altamonte Springs apartments.

With 57.7 percent of housing units occupied by renters, Altamonte Springs is a fantastic place to rent. Renters might want to take advantage of the Altamonte Springs rentals located near the vibrant Uptown Altamonte community, but numerous apartments exist within other neighborhoods as well.

According to the 2010 census, the median gross rent in Altamonte Springs was $923. Altamonte Spring's cost of living is also less than the national average. While the average national cost of living index is 100, the cost of living in Altamonte Springs is 93.1.

Altamonte Springs' closest major attraction is Disney World in Orlando. Just 45 minutes away, this hub of family-friendliness attracts visitors year-round, and is a great day trip for Altamonte Springs residents. Universal Studios and Sea World also offer welcome distractions from everyday life.

Within Altamonte Springs itself, residents can entertain themselves with a vast collection of community activities. Red, Hot & Boom, Altamonte Springs's well-known Independence Day celebration, features a spectacular fireworks show and numerous well-known entertainment acts.

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