Tavares is a city in central Florida in the United States. It is the county seat of Lake County. The population was 9,700 at the 2000 census. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2005 estimates, the city had a population of 11,621. The name is a popular Portuguese surname and toponym. Tavares apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Tavares apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.