Suncrest Apartments for Rent

Suncrest is a neighborhood just off of Lake Phillips in Orlando, Florida. The neighborhood is located to the east of Dean Road and to the north of University Boulevard. It is located in the 32817 zip code.

In the general neighborhood itself is the St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church off of Dean Road. Along with University SDA Church and University Congregational Church, they provide for the spiritual needs of the area. These churches are known for being accepting of new members and visitors, as many in the congregations travel between homes during season changes. The area churches also play a major role in social programs throughout the neighborhood and surrounding areas.

The Suncrest neighborhood is heavily residential, making for safe, low-traffic streets. The quiet streets are perfect for those who walk their dogs throughout the community, runners, and even cyclists. The miles of pavement provide excellent distance, with several long straightaways that are perfect for training. Children also take advantage of the slower streets by tossing around footballs, playing roller hockey, kicking soccer balls, and playing basketball.

Dining in the area can be enjoyed to the south along University Boulevard. Within a few miles are numerous restaurants representing a wide variety of tastes. Some of the more popular restaurants include Mangia Italian Bistro, Greens and Grille, Ruby Tuesday, First Watch, Panera Bread, Jimmy Johns, Perkins, Backyard Burgers, Logan’s Roadhouse, and Chipotle Mexican Grill.

The biggest destination in the Suncrest area is located a few miles east at the University of Central Florida. This large university provides a number of different specializations for undergraduate, graduate, professional, and certification programs. The school also has popular sports teams that are the pride of the community, with many showing team support by flying team flags, wearing team-logo clothing, and attending the games throughout the year.