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5261 Waterwood Drive #5261, Bartow, Florida 33830, United States|Waterwood
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Property Overview
This property is enhanced by its 100 available photos, providing a comprehensive visual tour for prospective renters. It ranks in the 96.55 percentile for value per square foot in the area, highlighting its competitive pricing. Community features promote an active social life with accessible public spaces, while pet owners will appreciate the proximity to various pet services and facilities.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Fireplace- Images Available
- Walk-in closet
Great for
Social life
Amenities for 5261 Waterwood Drive #5261, Waterwood
Apartment Amenities
| Fireplace |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 5261 Waterwood Drive #5261
Beautiful pool home on 3/4 of an acre (.74) in the small, quiet, sought-after neighborhood of Waterwood in Bartow, FL. This house sits right on the borderline with Highlands (South Lakeland). As you enter this no-outlet community, you are impressed with the majestic trees embellishing the serene surroundings. It's like getting into another dimension on the shores of Lake Hancock. Away from the crowd, yet near the amenities you need for a comfortable lifestyle. This house offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on a 2,237 sq ft split floor plan with dedicated office and dining areas. The open concept allows you to entertain family and friends indoors or out. For those cool winter nights (even in Florida), warm yourself with hot cocoa in front of the wood-burning fireplace for picture-perfect memories. The main living space leads to a very welcoming oversized covered lanai and the enclosed refreshing pool. This area is also accessible from the primary bedroom, the main hallway, or the secondary bathroom. You will love the expansive fenced backyard, a paradise for little ones and pets to play safely, with room for storing your RV, boat, ATV, and other toys for grownups. Boat lovers will enjoy having a public ramp to Lake Hancock less than 3 miles away. And when you're in the mood for a different kind of fun, Walt Disney Parks, Universal Parks, and Downtown Tampa are under a 1-hour drive. Ready for the beaches? The Clearwater to St. Pete Beach corridor is under a 90-minute drive. And the award-winning Siesta Key is under a 2-hour drive. Around the Bartow area, you have access to not one but six walking/biking/hiking scenic trails, including the Fort Fraser Trail, which you can walk to from the house. The all-new Orlando Health Lakeland Highlands Hospital is scheduled to open in the summer of 2026 and will be located 15 minutes away from home. Here’s how close you are to: Downtown Lakeland 20 minutes; Downtown Bartow 10 minutes; Highlands, South Lakeland 5 minutes; Watson Clinic 5 minutes; Walmart Bartow & Walmart Mulberry 10 minutes each; Publix 5 minutes; FL-570 Polk Parkway 10 minutes. A few minutes away you also have shopping plazas, restaurants, hardware stores, medical facilities, golf courses, Polk State College, and even an executive airport. All between 5-15 minutes. Oh, don’t miss this great opportunity.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 5261 Waterwood Drive #5261 compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Fireplace
- Upgraded in-unit features
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Walk-in closet
- More closet space on average
Address details
| Neighborhood | Waterwood |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 33830 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Waterwood
3-bedroom apartments at 5261 Waterwood Drive #5261 cost about 63% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Highland City.
Median rents as of May 30 2026.
Highland City
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | $2,015 |
| December 2024 | $1,665 |
| May 2025 | $1,800 |
| June 2025 | $1,837 |
| July 2025 | $1,810 |
| August 2025 | $1,767 |
| September 2025 | $1,755 |
| January 2026 | $2,950 |
| February 2026 | $1,728 |
| March 2026 | $1,795 |
| April 2026 | $2,000 |
| May 2026 | $1,997 |
Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 5 months ago | $3,250 |
Schools near 5261 Waterwood Drive #5261
Highland City Elementary School
5355 9th st se
highland city, FL, 33846
PK, K-5Public
B-
Jean O'Dell Learning Center
1310 floral ave s
bartow, FL, 33830
PK, K-12Public
Maynard A. Traviss Technical Academy
3225 winter lake rd
lakeland, FL, 33803
PK, 6-12Public
Gause Academy of Leadership
1395 polk st w
bartow, FL, 33830
PK, 6-12Public
B-
Gibbons Street Pk Center
1860 gibbons st e
bartow, FL, 33830
PKPublic
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Internet available near 5261 Waterwood Drive #5261
Neighborhood
Waterwood | Highland City, FL
Getting around Bartow near 5261 Waterwood Drive #5261
Walking
2/10
You’ll need another mode of transportation for getting around. Scooter, anyone?
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
3/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.
Transit
0/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.
Points of interest for 5261 Waterwood Drive #5261, Bartow
Groceries
0/10
Closest supermarket further than a 30-minute walk
Shopping
1/10
Few or no shops within walking distance
Cafes
0/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
3/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
4/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk
High schools
0/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk
Parks
4/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
0/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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