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Highlights

  • Rent Special
  • Pet Friendly
  • Attached garages
  • Spacious bedrooms
  • Meticulously designed townhomes
  • Beautiful neighborhood
  • Hillside estate

Location

12100 Lake Circle Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45246, USA|Springdale
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Management

PLK Communities

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Leasing office

(513) 643-3861

Open today 

10:00 am–5:30 pm ET

Property Overview

Mallard Lakes is highly rated with a Zumper expert rating of 9.6 and an impressive array of amenities, scoring a perfect 10. The property features spacious bedrooms, attached garages, and is set in a beautiful neighborhood, offering unparalleled location advantages with a perfect rating of 10. Additionally, it excels in value for its price, receiving a strong score of 9, while being recognized for its pet-friendly features, enhancing its appeal to potential renters.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

9.6
Excellent
Earning an outstanding 9.6 out of 10 overall rating, Mallard Lakes is a shining example of a what an exceptional rental property looks like. Most noteworthy, it excels at Amenities and Location—these two characteristics alone make this property an excellent choice for anyone seeking an elevated lifestyle with few trade-offs.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • More space
  • Fireplace

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

The Drake2 bed2.5 bath1,280 sqft$1,959–$2,019 /mo10 units available
The Rouen3 bed2.5 bath1,280 sqft$2,129 /mo1 unit available
The Deluxe3 bed2.5 bath1,350 sqftAsk to join waitlistComing soon

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Amenities for Mallard Lakes

Apartment Amenities

BasementsFireplace
Lake ViewRenovated

Building

2-Car Attached Garages24 Hour Fitness Center
Cats OKClubhouse
Dogs OKYoga Studio

Grounds

Lakeside LivingPet-Friendly Community

Neighborhood

Excellent Access To HighwaysGreat Location
Princeton School DistrictStocked Lake for Catch & Release Fishing

Other

24-Hour Fully-Equipped Fitness CenterSparkling Pool
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Application Fee

One-time.

$50

REQUIRED FEES

Admin Fee

One-time.

$100

Deposit

One-time. Refundable: 100%.

$300–$400

Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

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SITUATIONAL FEES

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Building details

Property details

Units198
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About Mallard Lakes

HomeApartments in SpringdaleSpringdale Mallard Lakes

Live exceptionally well at Mallard Lakes Townhomes. Our warm and inviting community is seamlessly weaved into 36 acres on this hillside estate, which is also home to two natural lakes with a centerpiece fountain. Our meticulously designed two and three bedroom townhomes boast spacious bedrooms, and some of our units even come with attached garages with remote openers. Our premium location in the beautiful neighborhood of Springdale in Cincinnati, Ohio, is adjacent to Route 4 and I-275. From here, you’ll enjoy quick commutes for work and play. Mallard Lakes Townhomes is suburban bliss at its best.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
9.6
/10
Excellent
Earning an outstanding 9.6 out of 10 overall rating, Mallard Lakes is a shining example of a what an exceptional rental property looks like. Most noteworthy, it excels at Amenities and Location—these two characteristics alone make this property an excellent choice for anyone seeking an elevated lifestyle with few trade-offs.
How we rated Mallard Lakes
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Mallard Lakes stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·10A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Mallard Lakes stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—pets allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·10A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Mallard Lakes offers residents unparalleled convenience to popular points of interest, transportation, schools, and more, which provide an elevated quality of life. Communication with management is usually quick and easy, allowing for a more expedited application and renting process, saving you time and money.
Quality·10A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
Mallard Lakes has notable characteristics that give it an edge. It is a verified property that stands out from others nearby as an exceptional choice for renters looking for a specific lifestyle. Offering a combination of prestige, modernity, and tailored living experiences, residents can expect nothing short of excellence at Mallard Lakes.
Trustworthiness·9A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Mallard Lakes has gone above and beyond to craft a useful, detailed description, demonstrating transparency and trustworthiness, and giving renters a clear picture of what to expect from the property and its management, so they can make an informed decision about whether the rental meets their needs.

Mallard Lakes is great for:

Pet owners

  • 1 pet hospital in the area
  • 1 pet supply store near the property

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Mallard Lakes compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 2 miles away
More space
The 3-bedroom is 50 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Fireplace
Upgraded in-unit features
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Considerations

Grow a garden indoors
A balcony, backyard, or shared outdoor space isn't available

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Rent trends in Springdale

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Mallard Lakes to be 17% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Springdale.

3-bedroom apartments at Mallard Lakes cost about 2% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Springdale.

Median rents as of Mar 21 2026.
Springdale
Springdale
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Springdale
MonthMedian Rent
April 2024$1,432
May 2024$1,529
June 2024$1,633
July 2024$1,664
August 2024$1,717
September 2024$1,694
October 2024$1,645
November 2024$1,479
December 2024$1,502
January 2025$1,597
February 2025$1,613
March 2025$1,654
May 2025$1,875
June 2025$1,683
July 2025$1,735
August 2025$1,775
September 2025$1,875
October 2025$1,875
January 2026$1,425
February 2026$1,500
March 2026$1,466
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Springdale
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$1,417
December 2024$1,486
June 2025$1,541
July 2025$1,675

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 12100 Lake Circle Dr?

Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$78,360/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $78,360 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,959.
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Schools near Mallard Lakes

Springdale Elementary School

350 w kemper rd

cincinnati, OH, 45246

PK, K-5Public
A-

Fairfield Compass Elementary

8801 holden blvd

fairfield, OH, 45014

K-5Public
B

Scarlet Oaks Child Development Center

300 scarlet oaks dr

cincinnati, OH, 45241

PK, 11-12Public
B-

Mt. Healthy Early Learning Center

1310 adams rd

cincinnati, OH, 45231

PK, KPublic

North College Hill Trojan Way Learning Center

1731 goodman ave

cincinnati, OH, 45239

1-12Public
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Neighborhood

Springdale | Springdale, OH

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Cincinnati near 12100 Lake Circle Dr

Walking

4/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

2/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Transit

0/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.

Points of interest for 12100 Lake Circle Dr, Cincinnati

Groceries

7/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

1/10
No elementary schools within a 30-minute walk

High schools

1/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Parks

4/10
Limited amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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