Placid Lakes is a census-designated place in Highlands County, Florida, United States. The population was 3,054 according to the 2000 census. Placid Lakes is a mostly residential community southwest of the town of Lake Placid and due south of Lake June. Placid Lakes apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Placid Lakes apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.