3 property profiles · Compare recorded details, advertised rents and editorial feedback summaries where available.
Tavares, known as "America's Seaplane City" for its Lake Dora seaplane base, is a small Lake County seat where the rental market leans heavily toward single-family homes and a handful of named apartment and townhome communities rather than dense apartment stock.
As of mid-2026, Tavares averages around $1,353-$1,365/month citywide for a one-bedroom, with the income-restricted Lake Point Senior Apartments running below that at $1,085-$1,296, mainstream Atwater Apartments spanning $1,399-$2,095 across one to three bedrooms, and the newest luxury townhomes topping out near $2,345 for oversized three-bedroom units.
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| Complex | Neighborhood | Beds | Advertised rents | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atwater Apartments | 1-3 BR | $1,399-$2,095 | 2018 | |
| Lake Point Senior Apartments | 1-2 BR | $1,085-$1,296 | 2006 | |
| Lake Tavares Townhomes | 3 BR | $1,999-$2,345 | 2026 |
Rents are approximate, from public listings at the research date — confirm with the property.
Renters insurance is not optional here. Many Florida leases require it, and standard policies generally do not cover flood damage — that may require separate coverage, 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. A recurring theme in public resident feedback is 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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