Lakes of Northdale Apartments — Resident Reviews, Pros & Cons
Northdale, Northdale, FL · What renters actually say about living here, distilled from public reviews. Updated Jul 2026.
Neighborhood
Northdale
Address
16297 Northdale Oaks Dr, Tampa, FL 33624
Floor plans
1-2 BR
Advertised rents
$1,356+ (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Pet friendly
Yes
Website
What residents like
- ✓Lakefront setting with a gazebo dock and lake views not common in inland Tampa suburbs
- ✓Dedicated off-leash dog park and pet-friendly townhome layouts
- ✓Covered parking and an on-site car care center add everyday convenience
Common complaints
- ✕Unit mix tops out at two bedrooms, limiting options for larger households
- ✕Sits on the western, Ehrlich Road side of Northdale, still a drive from downtown Tampa job centers
- ✕Some buildings show their age compared with newer construction elsewhere in Hillsborough County
Our take
Lakes of Northdale is a lakefront, pet-friendly townhome community that anchors the rental market in the Northdale neighborhood of unincorporated Hillsborough County. Its lake views, dog park, and covered parking are the main draws, though the unit mix caps out at two bedrooms.
Amenities
Fitness centerPoolLake viewsGazebo dockPlaygroundCovered parkingCar care centerOff-leash dog park
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.