Estia at Lakewood Ranch

Estia at Lakewood Ranch is a 230-unit build-to-rent community in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, developed at 10.5 units per acre as a one-story neighborhood of villas and duplexes on a 27-acre site. As FORUM’s first BTR project, the architecture was conceived as a for-rent residential product that captures the privacy and familiarity of single-family living while preserving the operational efficiencies and amenity structure of a multifamily community. Coastal cottage-inspired elevations, fiber-cement siding, bold accent colors, private entrances, fenced backyards, and screened porches create a distinct neighborhood identity calibrated to long-term renters seeking more space and autonomy.

Interior design supports that hybrid model through a warm, hospitality-driven resident center with quartz surfaces, blue upholstery, halo pendants, poker and social rooms, and wellness-oriented spaces that elevate the communal experience without competing with the privacy of the homes. Representative highlights include the zero-entry saltwater pool and sun deck, the resident center with clubroom and coffee bar, and the yoga and fitness program, selected as representative elements of a broader amenity package that also includes pet, car-care, and outdoor firepit amenities. In the homes, kitchen islands, plank flooring, screened porches, and fenced backyards reinforce the project’s positioning as a more livable alternative to conventional apartment product.