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Mount Dora Apartment Complexes — Pros & Cons From Real Resident Reviews

8 communities reviewed · Updated Jul 2026

Mount Dora's apartment market ranges from budget-tier communities near downtown to newer, higher-amenity developments closer to Highway 441. This page covers verified apartment communities currently operating across the city.

Average one-bedroom rent in Mount Dora was around $1,411/month as of mid-2026, down about 3% year over year, with newer communities like Yardly Mount Dora commanding a significant premium over long-standing properties like Bristol Lakes or Mount Dora Apartment Homes.

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Quick comparison

ComplexNeighborhood BedsAdvertised rentsBuilt
Bristol Lakes Apartments1-2 BR$1,265-$1,395—
Bristol Park Apartments1-2 BR$1,450-$1,699—
Eudora Reserve1-3 BR$1,374-$1,649—
Hammock Oaks1-3 BR$1,402-$1,824—
Lake Saunders Reserve2 BR$1,449+—
Mount Dora Apartment HomesStudio-2 BR$1,009-$1,425—
Saunders Lakefront LivingStudio-2 BR$1,099-$1,244—
Yardly Mount Dora1-3 BR$1,782-$2,485—

Rents are approximate, from public listings at review time — confirm with the property.

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Bristol Lakes Apartments
1-2 BR · $1,265-$1,395
✓ Rents below the Mount Dora citywide average for both one- and two-bedroom units
✕ Fewer amenities highlighted publicly than newer communities like Yardly or Hammock Oaks
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Bristol Park Apartments
1-2 BR · $1,450-$1,699
✓ One-month-free specials keep effective rent competitive
✕ Rents for two-bedroom units run above the Mount Dora average, so it's not the cheapest option in town
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Eudora Reserve
1-3 BR · $1,374-$1,649
✓ One-, two-, and three-bedroom availability gives more flexibility than some of Mount Dora's smaller communities
✕ Required monthly fees apply on top of base rent, consistent with most newer-managed communities in the area
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Hammock Oaks
1-3 BR · $1,402-$1,824
✓ In-unit washer/dryer and dishwasher included, a genuine step up in convenience
✕ No published move-in specials at time of research, so upfront costs may be less negotiable than at competing properties
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Lake Saunders Reserve
2 BR · $1,449+
✓ Competitively priced two-bedroom units relative to nearby Mount Dora communities
✕ Limited published unit-type variety (mainly two-bedroom) narrows options for singles or larger households
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Mount Dora Apartment Homes
Studio-2 BR · $1,009-$1,425
✓ Studio rent just above $1,000 is among the most affordable in Mount Dora
✕ Limited published amenity details compared to newer communities in town
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Saunders Lakefront Living
Studio-2 BR · $1,099-$1,244
✓ Studio option gives single renters an entry point below $1,100
✕ Two-bedroom pricing listed lower than one-bedroom in current listings, which is unusual and worth confirming directly with the property before applying
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Yardly Mount Dora
1-3 BR · $1,782-$2,485
✓ Newest-generation finishes with a pool, fitness center, clubhouse, and walk-in closets
✕ Highest rents in the Mount Dora apartment market by a clear margin, with roughly $184/month in required fees stacked on top of base rent
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Florida renter essentials

Renters insurance is not optional here. Most Florida leases require it, and standard policies do NOT cover flood damage — that needs a separate flood policy, 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. The most common complaint in Florida apartment reviews isn't noise — it's 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.

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.

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