Northdale Apartment Complexes — Pros & Cons From Real Resident Reviews
2 communities reviewed · Updated Jul 2026
Northdale is an established 1970s-80s suburban community in northwest Hillsborough County, bordered by Carrollwood to the south (across Ehrlich Road) and the Veterans Expressway to the southwest. It has a modest but stable stock of garden-style apartment communities built around small lakes.
As of mid-2026, one-bedroom rents at Northdale's established apartment communities generally start in the mid-$1,300s, with the area's lakeside garden-apartment stock dating mostly to the 1980s and offering fewer luxury new-build options than communities closer to central Tampa.
Quick comparison
| Complex | Neighborhood | Beds | Advertised rents | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakes of Northdale Apartments | Northdale | 1-2 BR | $1,356+ | — |
| Lofton Place Apartments | Northdale | 1-3 BR | $1,356+ | 1988 |
Rents are approximate, from public listings at review time — confirm with the property.
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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.
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