Park at Lake Magdalene Apartments and Townhomes — Resident Reviews, Pros & Cons
Lake Magdalene, Lake Magdalene, FL · What renters actually say about living here, distilled from public reviews. Updated Jul 2026.
Address
13401 Park Lake Dr, Tampa, FL 33618
Floor plans
Studio-2 BR
Advertised rents
$1,045-$1,915 (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Year built
1974
What residents like
- ✓Carries the Lake Magdalene name directly and sits centrally within the community
- ✓Large, established property (504 units) with a wide range of layouts from studios to two-bedroom townhomes
- ✓Lighted tennis courts are a standout amenity not common at other properties in the area
Common complaints
- ✕Built in 1974, so units and infrastructure are dated compared to newer Tampa-area construction
- ✕Renter feedback points to slow maintenance turnaround on issues like leaks and air conditioning
- ✕Older buildings mean more variability in unit condition depending on when it was last renovated
Our take
Park at Lake Magdalene Apartments and Townhomes is a large, long-established rental community that takes its name from the neighborhood itself, offering an unusually wide range of unit sizes and amenities like tennis courts, though renter feedback flags slower-than-ideal maintenance response times.
Amenities
Pool with sundeckFitness centerLighted tennis courtsScreened porches/patiosWalk-in closetsWasher/dryer connections
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.