The Lotus at Starkey Ranch — Resident Reviews, Pros & Cons
Starkey Ranch, Odessa, FL · What renters actually say about living here, distilled from public reviews. Updated Jul 2026.
Neighborhood
Starkey Ranch
Address
1470 Long Spur, Odessa, FL 33556
Floor plans
1-3 BR
Advertised rents
$1,552-$2,454+ (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Pet friendly
Yes
Website
What residents like
- ✓Located inside the master-planned Starkey Ranch development, giving residents access to Starkey Ranch's trails, parks, and town-center amenities beyond the community itself
- ✓Elevator access is uncommon for suburban Pasco County apartment stock, useful for residents wanting to avoid stairs
Common complaints
- ✕Rents run noticeably higher than older Tampa Bay suburbs given the newer construction and master-planned setting
- ✕Distance to central Tampa job centers is longer than more urban-core apartment options
Our take
The Lotus at Starkey Ranch is a newer 1-3 bedroom community inside the Starkey Ranch master-planned development in Odessa, trading a longer commute to Tampa for newer construction, elevator access, and walkable access to Starkey Ranch's own parks and town square.
Amenities
Pets allowedWalk-in closetsElevatorStainless steel appliancesOn-site maintenanceVideo and virtual tours
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.