Arbours at Fort King
1-3 BR · $635-$1,850 (income-restricted pricing tiers)
✓ Screened-in porches/balconies and generous closet space in most units
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Dade City rental-market research
Compare Apartments in Dade City, FL
5 communities researched · Public resident-feedback themes, advertised rents and property details · Updated Sep 2026
Dade City, the seat of Pasco County, has seen a wave of new apartment and build-to-rent construction over the past several years thanks to its location near Saint Leo University and its growing commuter distance from Tampa. The result is a rental market that spans income-restricted affordable communities, newer market-rate apartments, and single-family rental-home neighborhoods.
As of mid-2026, one-bedroom apartments in Dade City generally start around $1,150-$1,450 (often income-qualified), while market-rate 2-3 bedroom units run $1,800-$2,400 per month, and single-family build-to-rent homes commonly reach $1,800-$2,300.
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| Complex | Neighborhood | Beds | Advertised rents | Built |
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| Arbours at Fort King | 1-3 BR | $635-$1,850 (income-restricted pricing tiers) | 2011 | |
| Arbours at Hester Lake | 1-3 BR | $1,380-$1,850 | 2021 | |
| Estates at Fort King | 3-4 BR | $1,815-$2,291 | 2019 | |
| Osprey Pointe | 1-3 BR | $1,156-$1,635 | 2020 | |
| Sweetwater | 1-3 BR | $1,447-$2,338 | 2006 |
Rents are approximate, from public listings at the research date — confirm with the property.
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Arbours at Hester Lake
1-3 BR · $1,380-$1,850
✓ Newer construction (2021) with open floorplans, kitchen islands, and luxury plank flooring
✕ Very limited renter review history available to assess long-term satisfaction
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Estates at Fort King
3-4 BR · $1,815-$2,291
✓ Single-family rental homes rather than stacked apartment units, with private fenced yards and attached garages
✕ Functions more like a build-to-rent single-family neighborhood than a traditional apartment complex, which may not suit renters wanting on-site community amenities like a pool or gym
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Osprey Pointe
1-3 BR · $1,156-$1,635
✓ Newer construction (2020) with granite countertops and in-unit washer/dryer in most units
✕ No posted renter reviews yet to gauge management responsiveness
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Sweetwater
1-3 BR · $1,447-$2,338
✓ Just about a mile from Saint Leo University, convenient for students and staff
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Florida renter essentials
Renters insurance is not optional here. Many Florida leases require it, and standard policies generally do not cover flood damage — that may require separate coverage, even in an apartment. Before signing, look up the building's flood zone on FEMA's flood map service and ask which evacuation zone it sits in.
Ask about the real monthly cost. A recurring theme in public resident feedback is fee stacking: valet trash, common-area electric, mandatory bulk internet, pest control, admin and tech fees. Get the full itemized monthly figure in writing before you apply.
Tour with the AC running and ask about hurricanes. Humidity control is the difference between a fine unit and a moldy one; ask how old the AC is. And ask directly how the building handled the last major storm — communities that performed well say so happily, and reviewers call out the ones that didn't.
How this apartment research is made
How we build these pages: we examine publicly available resident feedback from sources such as Google, ApartmentRatings, Yelp and Reddit, then summarize recurring themes in our own words. We don't copy review text or display third-party star ratings. Paid partner modules are labeled and do not alter the editorial summary. Trade-offs 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.
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