Compare Apartments in Lake Magdalene, FL
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Lake Magdalene is a long-established unincorporated community in northwest Hillsborough County, bordered by Carrollwood to the southwest, Lutz to the north, and the University area to the east. Its rental stock is made up largely of 1970s-80s garden-style apartment communities, several of which sit close to the Dale Mabry Highway corridor that also serves neighboring Carrollwood.
Rents in Lake Magdalene tend to run below Tampa's citywide average, with older communities offering studios and one-bedrooms starting around $1,000-$1,150 and larger units generally topping out in the high $1,000s to low $1,900s.
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| Complex | Neighborhood | Beds | Advertised rents | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park at Lake Magdalene Apartments and Townhomes | Studio-2 BR | $1,045-$1,915 | 1974 | |
| The Grove Apartments | 1-2 BR | $1,150-$1,550 | 1983 |
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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.
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