Southwest Lakeland Homes for Rent

Southwest Lakeland is a diverse neighborhood featuring a mix of residential options and a premier golf and country club. The area includes the private, gated community of Grasslands, known for its 1,000 homes and the Grasslands Golf & Country Club, which features an 18-hole course, tennis and pickleball courts, and a junior Olympic-sized pool. Housing options range from established single-family ranch-style homes to condos and 55-plus manufactured home communities, with prices varying widely. The neighborhood lacks traditional green spaces but is within 2.5 miles of parks like Horney Park, Dobbins Park, and Edgewood Park, each offering playgrounds and picnic areas, with Edgewood also featuring a tennis center and inclusive play structure. Retail and dining options are abundant along Florida Avenue, with Southgate shopping center and Merchants Walk mall providing various stores and restaurants. Lakeside Village in the southwestern part of the neighborhood offers an IMAX theater and additional dining choices, including Fish City Grill and Saigon Bistro. Southwest Lakeland is well-connected via Florida State Road 570, linking to Interstate 4 and U.S. State Route 98, making travel to Tampa and Orlando convenient. Public transportation is available along West Beacon Road and Florida Avenue South, and Lakeland Linder International Airport is just 4.5 miles away. While the local schools have mixed ratings, they offer specialized programs in digital media, agriculture, culinary arts, and aerospace.