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Boardwalk at Town Center Apartments

Updated 2026-07-22 · 1,449 reviewed · 218 listed · Scored from 301 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(301) 78 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
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Boardwalk at Town Center Apartments
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Townhome & Garden-Style Apartments, Pet-Friendly Apartments, Furnished & Corporate Apartments
Reviews
301

What We Found

Living here offers a peaceful waterfront community near shopping and restaurants, with staff consistently praised as helpful and friendly. Amenities stay well-kept and the neighborhood draws residents who plan to stay. However, maintenance requests sometimes require follow-ups, and departing residents report surprise carpet charges and theft in common areas, so document move-in conditions carefully and don't expect same-day service calls.

Praised for
  • friendly, responsive staff
  • excellent location and convenience
  • well-maintained grounds and amenities
  • peaceful, clean community
Watch-outs
  • maintenance and repair delays (AC outages)
  • move-out charges disputed
  • security issues (bike theft)
  • maintenance quality inconsistent
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Best for: Professionals and families seeking a quiet, well-maintained community with strong amenities.
Think twice if: Service requests can require multiple calls; review move-in photos closely and secure valuables in common areas.

What this Community Does Well

  • Waterfront location and natural setting
  • Responsive management and friendly staff
  • Well-maintained pools and fitness amenities
  • Walkable to shops and restaurants

What to Know Before Signing a Lease

  • Staff named Will Henriquez praised for service
  • AC outages reported twice during one resident's stay and required follow-up calls
  • Residents report surprise carpet charges at move-out despite prior documentation
  • Bikes stolen from locked garage; random bikes stored in stairwells
  • Property organizes community events

How Residents Rate Management, Maintainance & More

Pet-Friendly Apartments
Pet fees clearly disclosed; theft concerns noted in common garage areas.
Furnished & Corporate Apartments
Modern, spacious units with natural light praised; apartments described as clean and organized at move-in.
Luxury & High-Rise Apartments
Waterfront setting and well-maintained amenities appeal to residents seeking premium comfort.
Townhome & Garden-Style Apartments
Described as peaceful community with garden-like waterfront setting; quiet residents and courteous neighbors noted.

How This Community Compares

  • Rated 4.4 against a 4.15 average across the 13 townhome & garden-style apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 72% of the businesses in this directory.

How We Score Communities

How We Score
Star rating 58
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 61
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Ratings by Category

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4
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Common Questions About This Community

What are the pet fees?
Pet additional rent is $30/month, with a $350 pet deposit and $350 pet fee according to their website.
If I need maintenance, how quickly can I expect a response?
Residents report that service requests sometimes require at least two calls to complete, including urgent items like AC outages in summer.
What amenities are available?
The community features pools, a fitness center, and holds regular resident events.
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Last updated 2026-07-22