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Whispering Oaks — Resident Reviews, Pros & Cons

Starke, Starke, FL · What renters actually say about living here, distilled from public reviews. Updated Jul 2026.

Address
900 S Water St, Starke, FL 32091
Floor plans
2-4 BR
Advertised rents
$493-$1,372 (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Year built
2005
Pet friendly
Yes
Website
Map

What residents like

  • ✓Income-based (tax-credit) pricing tiers mean qualifying renters can find some of the most affordable 2-4 bedroom rates in Bradford County
  • ✓Built in 2005, making it newer than much of Starke's older rental housing stock
  • ✓Walking distance (under a mile) to Shands Starke Regional Medical Center and a nearby shopping center
  • ✓On-site clubhouse, playground, and fitness center give it more shared amenities than a typical small-town complex

Common complaints

  • ✕No in-unit washer/dryer — laundry is handled through a shared on-site facility
  • ✕As a 120-unit, 3-story property, some units require walking stairs with no elevator mentioned
  • ✕Public review history is essentially empty at time of research, so prospective renters have limited independent feedback to go on
  • ✕Pet fees ($300 one-time plus $10/month per pet) add up for renters with animals

Our take

Whispering Oaks is Starke's main multifamily apartment community, a 120-unit income-based property built in 2005 near the hospital and a small shopping center. Pricing follows tax-credit income tiers, making it one of the more affordable rental options in Bradford County, though it currently has little published resident feedback to draw on.

Amenities

Fitness centerLaundry facilities (shared)PlaygroundClubhouseBusiness centerDishwasher and garbage disposal in unit
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.

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