Home / Apartments / Oldsmar

Oldsmar Apartment Complexes — Pros & Cons From Real Resident Reviews

4 communities reviewed · Updated Jul 2026

Oldsmar is a small Tampa Bay suburb wedged between Palm Harbor and Westchase, and its apartment stock reflects that: a couple of established garden-style communities plus a handful of condo developments that function as informal apartment rentals. This page covers the real rental options renters will encounter when searching Oldsmar specifically.

As of mid-2026, typical Oldsmar rents run from roughly $1,225 for a 1-bedroom up to $2,150 for a well-appointed 2-bedroom, generally undercutting nearby Palm Harbor, Dunedin, and Clearwater. Condo-community rentals (Woodlake Wynde, Camphor Circle) tend to be the most budget-friendly, while the two dedicated apartment complexes sit in the middle of the range.

Forest Lakes (1)Other (3)

Quick comparison

ComplexNeighborhood BedsAdvertised rentsBuilt
Camphor Circle2 BR$1,500-$1,750
East Lake Club Apartments1-3 BR$1,274-$1,625
Woodlake Wynde2 BR$1,475-$2,150
Aventine at Forest Lakes Apartment HomesForest Lakes1-3 BR$1,225-$1,499

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

Forest Lakes

Aventine at Forest Lakes Apartment Homes
1-3 BR · $1,225-$1,499
Prices sit noticeably below the Oldsmar/Palm Harbor average, making it one of the more accessible options for renters targeting this corridor
Being a value-priced, older-style garden community, finishes and common areas read as more dated than newer builds nearby
Full pros & cons →

Other

Camphor Circle
2 BR · $1,500-$1,750
One of the more affordable 2-bedroom options in Oldsmar, useful for renters prioritizing budget over amenities
Like other individually-owned condo communities in the area, consistency of unit condition and management responsiveness depends on the specific owner
Full pros & cons →
East Lake Club Apartments
1-3 BR · $1,274-$1,625
Waterfront setting on a lake gives units a view most Oldsmar apartment options don't offer at this price point
Marketing materials emphasize the lake views but list few other differentiated amenities, so renters comparing amenity packages may find it thinner than newer competitors
Full pros & cons →
Woodlake Wynde
2 BR · $1,475-$2,150
A large, well-established condo-style rental community with consistent 2-bedroom/2-bath floor plans, giving renters a predictable layout to plan around
Because units are individually owned and leased rather than professionally managed as a single complex, amenities, maintenance responsiveness and lease terms can vary noticeably from unit to unit
Full pros & cons →

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.

Moving to Oldsmar?

Once you've picked a place, our Oldsmar directory covers the rest of the move — movers, internet, utilities setup, and every home service you'll need.

Oldsmar home services → Florida relocation guide → Cost estimator →