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Arbours at Hester Lake — Resident Reviews, Pros & Cons

Dade City, Dade City, FL · What renters actually say about living here, distilled from public reviews. Updated Jul 2026.

Address
13300 Hester Lake Way, Dade City, FL 33525
Floor plans
1-3 BR
Advertised rents
$1,380-$1,850 (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Year built
2021
Pet friendly
Yes
Website
Map

What residents like

  • Newer construction (2021) with open floorplans, kitchen islands, and luxury plank flooring
  • Income-guideline-based affordable community keeps rents below typical market rate for similar new construction
  • On-site Learning Center and bike racks add family-oriented touches
  • Close to Dade City's Wild Things attraction and local shopping plazas

Common complaints

  • Income guidelines apply, and applicants must meet them to qualify
  • Only washer/dryer hookups rather than included machines
  • Very limited renter review history available to assess long-term satisfaction

Our take

Arbours at Hester Lake is a newer affordable apartment community in Dade City with modern open-concept units and family-friendly extras like a learning center, subject to income eligibility guidelines.

Amenities

PoolFitness centerPlaygroundClubhouseGrill/picnic areaBusiness centerCommunity learning center
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.