Spring Hill Apartment Complexes — Pros & Cons From Real Resident Reviews
8 communities reviewed · Updated Jul 2026
Spring Hill, an unincorporated community in Hernando County roughly 40 miles north of Tampa, is overwhelmingly a single-family-home market, but a growing cluster of garden-style apartment communities has emerged along its Commercial Way, Mariner Boulevard, and Spring Hill Drive corridors. Several large communities have opened or broken ground since 2024, reflecting the area's continued suburban growth along the Suncoast Parkway.
As of mid-2026 public listings, one-bedroom rents in Spring Hill's newer communities (Livano Nature Coast, Pointe Grand Spring Hill) generally start in the $1,400-$1,600 range, while older or income-restricted properties near Omaha Circle and Portillo Road (Hammock Ridge II, Mariner Apartments) start closer to $1,000-$1,300. Newer duplex-style villa rentals like The Villas at Seven Hills command a premium, starting around $2,000.
Quick comparison
| Complex | Neighborhood | Beds | Advertised rents | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mariner Apartments of Spring Hill | Mariner area near Mariner Commons and Mariner Town Square, off Portillo Rd | 2 BR | $1,295 | 2006 |
| Bridgewater Club | Near Lakewood Plaza off Commercial Way (US-19) | 1-4 BR | $1,200-$1,834 | 2003 |
| Livano Nature Coast | Near Mariner Commons and Mariner Crossing shopping, off Landover Blvd | 1-3 BR | $1,500-$2,635 | 2024 |
| Pointe Grand Spring Hill | Near Silverthorn Square and Barclay Crossing shopping, off Homefield Dr | 2 BR | $1,590-$1,888 | 2024 |
| Ariel Springs | Near Silverthorn Square and Barclay Crossing, off Suncoast Villa Way with direct access to the Suncoast Trail | 1-3 BR | $1,375-$1,634 | 2001 |
| Hammock Ridge, II | Near Spring Hill Plaza, off Omaha Circle in western Spring Hill | 1-2 BR | $1,153-$1,401 | 2019 |
| The Villas at Seven Hills | Seven Hills area near Mariner Village, off Mariner Blvd | 1-2 BR | $2,000-$3,000 | 2026 |
| Forest Oaks Villas 55+ | West Spring Hill near the Forest Oaks shopping center, off Spring Hill Drive | 1-2 BR | $1,390-$1,895 | 1986 |
Rents are approximate, from public listings at review time — confirm with the property.
Mariner area near Mariner Commons and Mariner Town Square, off Portillo Rd
Near Lakewood Plaza off Commercial Way (US-19)
Near Mariner Commons and Mariner Crossing shopping, off Landover Blvd
Near Silverthorn Square and Barclay Crossing shopping, off Homefield Dr
Near Silverthorn Square and Barclay Crossing, off Suncoast Villa Way with direct access to the Suncoast Trail
Near Spring Hill Plaza, off Omaha Circle in western Spring Hill
Seven Hills area near Mariner Village, off Mariner Blvd
West Spring Hill near the Forest Oaks shopping center, off Spring Hill Drive
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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