Apartments Near Lake Nona in Kissimmee, Florida
Searching for an apartment near Lake Nona puts you next to one of Central Florida's biggest job engines, but it also puts you against high demand and higher rents inside Lake Nona itself. The smart move for many renters is a newer home just outside it, close enough for a short commute but priced for real life. Stillwater Lakes sits on the water at 2175 Easton Loop in Kissimmee, a straightforward drive to Lake Nona, and this guide covers what living near the Medical City actually looks like.
Lake Nona is not just another suburb. It is a master-planned community anchored by Medical City, a cluster of hospitals, research institutes, and health and tech employers that has reshaped the southeast Orlando job market. That is exactly why so many renters want to be close to it. Here is what that proximity buys you day to day.
24-hour fitness center at Stillwater Lakes near Lake Nona in Kissimmee, Florida.
What Is Near Lake Nona
Lake Nona pairs major employers with a full lifestyle: Medical City's hospitals and research campuses, the Lake Nona Town Center for shopping and dining, sports and wellness facilities, and quick access to Orlando International Airport just to the north. For a renter, that means jobs, errands, and travel all sit within a short, familiar drive.
How Close Is Stillwater Lakes to Lake Nona
Stillwater Lakes sits on the Kissimmee side, near Partin Settlement Road, with a direct route toward Lake Nona and the Medical City. It is close enough for a manageable daily commute, but far enough that you get more space, a waterfront setting, and a rent that reflects Kissimmee rather than the premium inside Lake Nona itself. You get the access without the peak price.
The Commute From This Part of Kissimmee
Living near Lake Nona from the east side of Kissimmee means you are wired into the whole metro. From Stillwater Lakes you reach the roads toward the Medical City quickly, Orlando International Airport is a short drive, and US-192, the Osceola Parkway, and Florida's Turnpike keep downtown Orlando and the theme parks within easy reach. For anyone who works at Lake Nona, the airport, or in southeast Orlando, this location keeps the daily drive short.
New Apartments and Townhomes Near the Medical City
The catch with living right at Lake Nona is price. Renting just outside it lets you get newer construction for less. Stillwater Lakes covers that new-construction end, with luxury apartments and move-in-ready townhomes in a pet-friendly, waterfront community, plus resort-style amenities including a grand clubhouse, a resort pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and a dog park with a pet wash.
If you want more room, the townhome format near Lake Nona is worth a look, and our townhomes for rent in Kissimmee guide covers it in full. [LINK LATER to the townhomes post] You can compare layouts on the floor plans page.
Is Living Near Lake Nona Worth It?
If you work at the Medical City, the airport, or anywhere in southeast Orlando, a short commute is worth real money and real time. The trick is finding a new, comfortable home close to Lake Nona without paying the premium of living inside it. Stillwater Lakes threads that, a short drive away in Kissimmee, waterfront, new construction, and full amenities. For how this area compares to the rest of the city, see our best neighborhoods in Kissimmee guide. [LINK LATER to the best-neighborhoods post]
See current apartments and townhomes on the floor plans page and the full community amenities at Stillwater Lakes, plan around the official City of Kissimmee resources, and when a home fits, schedule a tour.
FAQ
Are there apartments near Lake Nona in Kissimmee?
Yes. Stillwater Lakes, at 2175 Easton Loop in Kissimmee near Partin Settlement Road, is a straightforward drive to Lake Nona and the Medical City. It offers new luxury apartments and move-in-ready townhomes in a waterfront community, which lets renters live close to the Lake Nona jobs without paying the premium of living inside Lake Nona itself.
How far is Stillwater Lakes from Lake Nona?
Stillwater Lakes sits on the Kissimmee side near Partin Settlement Road, a short and direct drive toward Lake Nona and the Medical City. It is close enough for a manageable daily commute while giving renters more space and a lower rent than living inside Lake Nona.
What is at Lake Nona Medical City?
Lake Nona Medical City is a cluster of hospitals, research institutes, and health and tech employers in southeast Orlando, part of the master-planned Lake Nona community. It also includes the Lake Nona Town Center for shopping and dining and sits just south of Orlando International Airport, making it one of the region's largest job and lifestyle hubs.
Is it cheaper to rent near Lake Nona than in it?
Generally yes. Rents inside Lake Nona carry a premium, so renting just outside it, in an area like the east side of Kissimmee near Stillwater Lakes, often means newer construction and more space for less, while keeping a short commute to the Medical City and the airport.
Is living near Lake Nona a good location in Kissimmee?
Living near Lake Nona from the east side of Kissimmee puts you minutes from the Medical City jobs and Orlando International Airport, with US-192, the Osceola Parkway, and Florida's Turnpike keeping downtown Orlando and the theme parks within easy reach. It is one of the most convenient spots to rent in Kissimmee.