When you live in a hot and often humid city like Orlando, having access to an apartment rooftop can provide significant benefits for both physical and mental well-being. While locals know that there is plenty to see and do out in the city, they also know that having a private perch to retreat to when life gets hectic is the ultimate luxury when it comes to apartment living.
Listed below is a selection of some of the best apartment rooftops and elevated outdoor spaces in the Orlando area. From a pool with a view to lakeside lounging and more, you simply cannot go wrong with any of the properties featured on this list. Find your favorite and fill out an application today.
Camden North Quarter
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If you’re looking for a better place to beat the Orlando heat than the rooftop pool at Camden North Quarter, you’re out of luck. Setting the standard for apartment pools in the area, this serene swim space is separated from the stresses and sounds of the streets below and the ideal spot to be when the sun is out in Orlando.
Known for its eclectic mix of restaurants, small businesses, office towers and more, this 333-unit community benefits from a stellar North Quarter location. The rooftop acts as a relaxing oasis in the mix of it all and provides residents here with the luxury of being able to enjoy spa-style amenities with the heart of the city right outside their front doors.
Camden Lake Eola
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Another rooftop boasting a stellar pool, Camden Lake Eola houses a truly unique communal hangout space. Complete with an expansive poolside bar, large tanning lawn and full-grown palm trees, it’s easy to forget you’re still within the city limits when you find yourself up here.
Situated in scenic South Eola, the rooftop at this 344-unit community also features an indoor lounge to accompany the outdoor rooftop area. This plush indoor communal hangout boasts a pool table, demonstration kitchen and floor-to-ceiling windows so you can always enjoy the view, even when the weather isn’t on the same page as you.
Camden Thornton Park
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With artificial turf underfoot and blue skies overhead, the elevated outdoor community space at Camden Thornton Park is second to none. Boasting a line of luxurious cabanas and plenty of room to spread out and do your own thing, there’s something for everyone here.
A neighbor of Camden Lake Eola in the South Eola neighborhood, the massive elevated outdoor space at this 299-unit community may not be on the roof but it is elevated up off the street level and protected from the sights and stresses of the outside world thanks to its courtyard-style design.
Camden LaVina
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While not on the roof, the pool area at Camden LaVina is elevated up off the ground level to provide beautiful views of the on-site lake. With full-grown palm trees lining the sizable sundeck and more than enough room in the water for lap swimmers and free floaters to do their thing in peace, this Orlando oasis is all about providing ample resources for relaxation.
As the name implies, this 420-unit apartment community is located in the lovely LaVina neighborhood. With the noise of falling water from the in-lake fountains acting as the soundtrack, stress simply won’t find you at this heavenly hideaway.
Amara at Metrowest
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The lakeside sundeck at Amara at Metrowest is one of the more enjoyable places to be when the sun is out in Orlando. Equipped with high-top tables and a more casual lounge-style seating area to boot, there isn’t a bad seat in the house on this scenic sundeck.
Located in the Metro West area just one block off the Valencia College west campus, the elevated deck at this 411-unit apartment complex looks out onto the on-site lake and provides residents with a lush green oasis to retreat to when the stresses of city living start to really pile up.
Alta at Health Village Apartments
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Alta at Health Village Apartments is a 285-unit community located in North Orange directly across the street from AdventHealth Orlando general hospital. Elevated up above the stresses and sounds of the city, the rooftop at this new community is a cool place to kill a few hours on a beautiful day in Orlando.
While the picture may only be a rendering, if the finished product looks anything like the inspirational imagery above, residents here are in for a real treat. With artificial turf underfoot, blue skies overhead and the Orlando skyline off in the distance, apartment rooftops of this caliber don’t come around often.
ARIUM Winter Park
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Arguably the finest example of what Florida life can offer, the pool and sundeck area at ARIUM Winter Park is a prime spot to ride out the Orlando heat in style. Set up off the ground level to provide stunning views of the on-site lake and waterways winding around the property, this is the best place in the area to watch a beautiful day go by.
Situated northeast of Downtown Orlando in wonderful Winter Park, the elevated sundeck at this 324-unit community boasts ample seating, plenty of lounge chairs to support proper tanning sessions and even a bridge across the lake that’s perfect for casual Sunday morning strolls Wednesday afternoon powerwalks and everything in between.
Enjoy your new Orlando view
Choosing an apartment with a rooftop in Orlando makes for an entirely unique living experience with several benefits. A rooftop space can provide you with stunning views of the city and the opportunity to enjoy outdoor living in a private and tranquil setting. It can also serve as a social gathering spot to entertain old friends, relax on your own or meet new neighbors at community events.
See the elevated outdoor space you’ve been waiting for on this list? Fill out your application today and get the wheels moving on your new Orlando oasis.
