Westwood Apartments for Rent

As its name might suggest, the Westwood neighborhood is located on the west side of Pensacola, Florida, just minutes south of Myrtle Grove and southwest of West Pensacola. The neighborhood lies approximately six miles from the central downtown area, immediately south of West Jackson Street and west of the Lauryce Park neighborhood. It consists of 25 single-family home sites along either side of North 72nd Avenue. The zip code for this Escambia County community is 32506.

This tiny subdivision is entirely residential. The homes here vary in size and style quite considerably, but all are well-maintained. The home sites are of an average size for the city and offer ample shade trees.

Located next to several top-notch schools, Westwood is an ideal neighborhood for families with children. Myrtle Grove Elementary and Escambia High are located just a few minutes to the northeast, and several other kindergarten to 12th grade options are located within a short drive of home.

Residents of this subdivision also enjoy easy access to State Highways 298 and 727, as well as many area shopping, dining and entertainment options. Corry Field Shopping Mart and Southgate Shopping Center are situated a few minutes to the east, and larger retail areas such as the Cordova Mall are also located within a short drive of home.

For outdoor recreation, residents of this community live just a few miles from the Perdido and Pensacola Bays, both of which offer endless opportunities for fishing and boating. Small neighborhood parks such as Myrtle Grove and Meadowbrook Park provide green space and various amenities a bit closer to home.

Westwood is within a short drive of several popular public golf courses, including the Osceola municipal course.