384-Unit Emblem Orange Blossom Welcomes First Residents in Naples

• Quarterra and Kayne Anderson Real Estate have welcomed the first residents to Emblem Orange Blossom at 1905 Champs Drive, Naples, Florida.
• The garden-style community includes 384 apartments with one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts ranging from 754 to 1,404 square feet.
• The project was developed to provide higher-end rental housing aimed at workforce and middle-income renters in the Naples market.
• Santander served as the lead construction lender, while the community offers a pool, fitness center, coworking spaces, clubhouse and other resident amenities.

What Emblem Orange Blossom Brings To Naples

The first residents have moved into Emblem Orange Blossom, a new 384-home apartment community at 1905 Champs Drive in Naples. The project is a joint effort between Quarterra and Kayne Anderson Real Estate, with Santander serving as the lead construction lender. The development is part of Quarterra's Emblem program, which focuses on creating attainable multifamily housing with consistent finishes, amenities and operating features across different markets. The community offers one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments ranging from 754 to 1,404 square feet, giving the property a mix of floor plans for different household sizes.

What The Apartments Offer Residents

The apartments feature open-concept living, dining and kitchen areas designed around everyday functionality. Interior finishes include smart thermostats, stainless steel appliances, modern cabinetry, quartz countertops and walk-in closets, while select floor plans include kitchen islands. The homes are positioned toward renters who want newer construction and upscale finishes without moving into the highest-priced segment of the Naples market. Quarterra developed the Emblem concept in response to the growing shortage of housing that middle-income renters can reasonably afford. The standardized approach is intended to help the company deliver communities more efficiently while maintaining a consistent level of design and amenities.

What Amenities Residents Can Use

Emblem Orange Blossom includes a range of indoor and outdoor amenities designed around recreation, work and socializing. The property features a landscaped swimming pool with a sun shelf, lounge seating and private cabanas, along with outdoor grilling stations and seating. A central clubhouse includes a catering kitchen, social lounge and fireplace. Residents also have access to a fitness center with cardio and strength equipment, a business center with private coworking spaces, a package room and community-wide managed Wi-Fi. The coworking component is particularly relevant for residents who work remotely and want an alternative to working inside their apartments.

What The Location Offers Residents

The property is positioned near Immokalee Road, one of the major east-west routes connecting the area with Downtown Naples and the Gulf Coast. Residents are also close to shopping and dining at The Randall at Orangetree Plaza and Founders Square, which are both within a short drive. Other nearby destinations include Paradise Coast Sports Complex, Hertz Arena, Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park, Naples Zoo, Naples Beach and Pier and Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary. A Collier Area Transit bus stop is located adjacent to the property, giving residents another transportation option. The surrounding employment base includes companies and institutions such as NCH Healthcare System, Arthrex, Hertz, ACI Worldwide, Florida SouthWestern State College and Naples Grande Beach Resort.

What The Emblem Program Means For Multifamily Development

Emblem Orange Blossom is part of Quarterra's broader strategy to expand its attainable multifamily portfolio in markets where housing costs have made newer apartments difficult for many renters to access. The program uses a repeatable development model, including standardized apartment finishes, amenity packages and community features. Quarterra says the consistency is intended to shorten development timelines while maintaining a high-quality product. For multifamily investors and developers, the approach reflects a broader push toward housing that sits between traditional workforce apartments and luxury communities. Newer properties can offer modern amenities and efficient layouts while targeting renters who may not be able to justify the cost of top-tier luxury housing.

What The Project Means For Southwest Florida

The opening of Emblem Orange Blossom adds 384 new rental homes to the Naples area at a time when housing affordability remains a major issue across Southwest Florida. The project's location near major employers, transportation routes, schools, retail and recreation gives it access to several different renter groups. Its combination of modern apartments and amenity-rich common spaces also positions it to compete for residents seeking newer housing without moving into the region's most expensive rental communities. With the first residents now moving in, Emblem Orange Blossom represents Quarterra's latest step in expanding the Emblem platform and adding more attainable multifamily housing to high-growth markets.