Elio at Lake Lena — Resident Reviews, Pros & Cons
Auburndale, Auburndale, FL · What renters actually say about living here, distilled from public reviews. Updated Jul 2026.
Address
470 Lake Lena Oaks Blvd, Auburndale, FL 33823
Floor plans
2-4 BR (townhomes)
Advertised rents
$1,785-$1,900+ (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Pet friendly
Yes
What residents like
- ✓Brand-new townhome construction with an attached garage — a rare combination in Auburndale's rental market, which otherwise leans toward older garden-style apartments or single-family houses
- ✓Larger 2-4 bedroom layouts with granite counters and modern vinyl flooring appeal to families needing more space than a typical apartment
- ✓Attached garage and private driveway per unit cut down on the parking hassles common at older complexes
Common complaints
- ✕As a newer property, there's a much smaller pool of public reviews to draw on compared to Auburndale's more established communities
- ✕Townhome-style rent starts noticeably higher than older apartment stock in town
- ✕Being new construction, some early residents may encounter the typical punch-list issues (landscaping still filling in, limited on-site amenities beyond the units themselves)
Our take
Elio at Lake Lena is Auburndale's newest rental townhome community, offering attached garages and larger 2-4 bedroom layouts aimed at renters who want more space than a standard apartment. Public review volume remains limited given how recently it opened, but the appeal is straightforward: new construction, private garages, and family-sized floor plans in a city where that combination is otherwise hard to find.
Amenities
Attached one-car garage & private drivewayGranite countertopsIn-unit full-size washer/dryerPrivate patiosPet-friendlyOn-site management & maintenance
About these pros & cons
How we build these pages: we read publicly available resident reviews (Google, ApartmentRatings, Yelp, Reddit and similar) for each community and summarize the recurring themes in our own words. We don't copy review text, we don't display star ratings we didn't compute, and no complex has paid to appear or to have anything removed. Cons reflect what residents report — experiences vary. Rent ranges come from public listings and change often; always confirm current pricing, fees and policies with the property directly.