One of the reasons the population of Florida continues to grow is the low cost of living relative to other states. With the current market as hot as it is, however, finding an affordable place to live isn’t always easy. At least without knowing where to look.
We’re providing a resource that can be helpful to anyone seeking low-priced communities in Florida. These 10 are affordable, well-located, and full of options for people looking for an active lifestyle community in the Sunshine State.
1. Forest Lakes Village – Sarasota, FL
Below $100k – Mid $100s
A popular place for downsizing and enjoying the low-maintenance lifestyle that comes with condo living is Forest Lakes Village in Sarasota. With two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and between 1,047 and 1,247 square feet, these homes are comfortable and spacious. The 55+ community is located in one of the most exciting cities on the Gulf Coast, where residents can find fine dining, great art museums, and, of course, beaches and golf courses. Tampa and St. Petersburg are only about an hour away on Interstate 75. Amenities at Forest Lakes Village include a clubhouse, pool, fitness center, and library. There’s also a shuffleboard court and a community kitchen.
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2. Snug Harbor Gardens Condominiums – Boynton Beach, FL
Below $100k – Mid $200s
Fewer than 200 condo homes can be found at Snug Harbor Gardens Condominiums in Boynton Beach. This complex is perfect for those who want an intimate community that won’t push them over budget. Floor plans range from 637 to 1,200 square feet and have one or two bedrooms and bathrooms. When browsing this community, buyers will find recently upgraded homes, pleasant landscaping, and a desirable address in swanky Palm Beach County. Locals enjoy fishing, boating, sunning at the beach, shopping, sampling local seafood dishes, and lots of golf. The community amenities include a pool, clubhouse, fitness center, and shuffleboard courts.
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3. Scottish Highlands – Leesburg, FL
Below $100k – Mid $200s
Leesburg has nearly everything people want from Florida: nice weather, great amenities, and plenty of recreation. It also has some secrets, like rolling hillsides, quaint antique shops, and regular fairs and festivals. Plus, it’s home to Scottish Highlands, a 55+ community with a wallet-friendly price point. Here, you’ll find 653 single-family homes, all with spacious floor plans covering 1,050 to 2,000 square feet. Models also feature two or three bedrooms and an attached garage. Amenities include a clubhouse with a fitness center, indoor pool, ballroom, catering kitchen, and art studio. There’s also an outdoor pool, tennis courts, and inviting lakes throughout the neighborhoods.
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4. The Pines of Delray – Delray Beach, FL
Below $100k – High $100s
Attached villas and low-maintenance condos are available at The Pines of Delray, and homebuyers will appreciate the desirable location, scenic surroundings, and budget-friendly price points in this 55+ community. Two clubhouses offer pools, multipurpose rooms, fitness centers, shuffleboard, and bocce. Condos are 812 to 1,600 square feet with one to three bedrooms while the attached villas offer 982 to 1,167 square feet with two bedrooms. Open floor plans and screened porches provide modern living, and cities like Boca Raton and Boynton Beach are just minutes away.
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5. Lakes of Delray – Delray Beach, FL
Below $100k – High $200s
Lots of amenities await at Lakes of Delray, a 55+ community with affordable condos about 15 minutes from the beach. There’s a clubhouse and exercise room as well as a sauna, ceramics studio, library, game room, conference room, and ballroom. Enjoying the warm outdoor weather is easy with resort-style pools, tennis courts, shuffleboard courts, horseshoe pits, a basketball court, and a golf driving net. There’s also a car wash area and community bus transit into town for residents who hope to drive a little less.
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6. Rolling Green Golf Village – Sarasota, FL
Below $100k – High $100s
Botanical gardens, The Ringling Museum of Art, and plenty of great shopping and dining are available in Sarasota, which is attracting active adults looking to live close to the water. Rolling Green Golf Village is an affordable community that features a clubhouse, restaurant, driving range, putting green, and par-72 golf course at The Rolling Green Golf Club. Condos range from 972 to 1,260 square feet with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and covered carport parking.
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7. Rainberry Bay – Delray Beach, FL
Below $100k – Mid $300s
Attached villas and single-family homes are priced for active adults trying to budget without sacrificing amenities or comfort in Delray Beach. Rainberry Bay is another affordable 55+ community that’s especially attractive to nature lovers. Beautiful walking paths wind through the community and fishers can cast a line on the lake. Residents also enjoy multiple outdoor pools, 12 tennis courts, a bocce ball court, and a basketball court. In the clubhouse, residents enjoy a fitness center, conference room, theater, and sauna. Attached homes in the community range from 1,180 to 1,933 square feet with two bedrooms. Single-family homes are 1,074 to 2,800 square feet and have two or three bedrooms and attached garages.
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8. Summertree – New Port Richey, FL
Below $100k – High $200s
More affordable than nearby Tampa or St. Petersburg, New Port Richey is a growing suburb to the north of those cities, well-located on Florida’s Central Gulf Coast. Summertree is a desirable 55+ community in New Port Richey with 800 single-family homes and attached villas. It includes Summertree Golf Club, which is home to a 9-hole course, a pro shop, and a driving range. Residents can stay as active as they’d like by joining one of the many clubs available. There’s also a recreational facility with activity rooms, a fitness center, pools, and courts for games of shuffleboard, tennis, and bocce.
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9. Sun City Center – Sun City Center, FL
Below $100k – High $500s
For active adults who like to be in a large, vibrant, and diverse community, Sun City Center is the place to be. Here, multiple events are scheduled year-round, as well as bus trips, concerts, dinners, and dances. Attached villas and single-family homes are available in a number of floor plans and price ranges, and it’s not difficult to find something affordable. There are multiple clubhouses, pools, sports courts, and activity centers available to residents. This golf cart-friendly community is also close to shopping, restaurants, and parks. Just half an hour south of Tampa, it’s easy to catch a professional football, baseball, or hockey game as well.
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10. Lime Bay – Tamarac, FL
Below $100k – Mid $100s
Mid-rise condo buildings are available at very attractive prices in the Lime Bay community, which is found in the Broward County city of Tamarac. This active adult community includes a clubhouse, fitness center, and sauna. Outdoors, members of the community can find a pool, patio, shuffleboard courts, tennis courts, and plenty of walking trails. Most condos are just under 950 square feet with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. It’s an ideal option for homeowners who don’t want to spend a lot of time on maintenance but are instead eager to explore everything that Southeast Florida has to offer.
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