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Updated 2026-08-23 · 3,173 reviewed · 203 listed · Scored from 130 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.9(130) 65 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Luxury & High-Rise Apartments
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Luxury & High-Rise Apartments
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130

What We Found

Residents praise the fitness center, pool, and leasing staff warmth, especially Cordara. Maintenance responds quickly to requests and many tenants feel safe in the gated community. However, sound insulation is weak, and move-out billing practices frustrate departing residents who report surprise charges with minimal documentation. Gate malfunctions and inconsistent management hamper the experience, and cost creep from month to month erodes goodwill among longer-term residents.

Praised for
  • Cordara and front-desk staff hospitality
  • maintenance speed and responsiveness
  • clean apartments and common areas
  • safe community and location
  • gym and pool quality
Watch-outs
  • thin walls and noise from neighbors/trains
  • move-out charges lack transparency and proof
  • management turnover and inconsistency
  • gate and door hardware failures
  • rent increases for long-term tenants
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Best for: renters seeking gated safety and short commutes who value responsive maintenance and pool/gym access
Think twice if: sound isolation matters; departing tenants report opaque move-out charges and unpredictable pricing increases

What this Community Does Well

  • gated and access-controlled security
  • in-unit full-size washer/dryer
  • on-site gym and pool
  • leasing staff reputation for warmth

What to Know Before Signing a Lease

  • Cordara noted repeatedly for leasing hospitality
  • maintenance staff Darwin and Roberto praised for speed
  • move-out charges include paint ($300), cleaning ($200), with residents disputing lack of itemized proof
  • gate malfunctions reported as chronic issue
  • thin walls transmit train noise and neighbor activity
  • residents report 30-day payment deadline for disputed charges with collection threats

How Residents Rate Management, Maintainance & More

Luxury & High-Rise Apartments
amenities (gym, pool) praised; thin walls and noise complaints undermine luxury positioning; move-out billing disputes a recurring pain point

How This Community Compares

  • Rated 3.9 against a 4.14 average across the 170 luxury & high-rise apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 37% of the businesses in this directory.

What Residents Are Saying

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How We Score Communities

How We Score
Star rating 29
Review volume 92
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Ratings by Category

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Common Questions About This Community

What is the price range for apartments?
1-bedroom units start at $1,199/mo (Cocoa Essential Housing); 2-bedroom from $1,415/mo; 3-bedroom from $1,942/mo. Covered parking is $75/mo extra.
Are pets allowed?
Yes, the complex welcomes pets and has both dogs listed in their attributes.
What happens at move-out?
Residents report unexpected charges for paint and cleaning on final invoices. Request itemized documentation before signing any agreements.

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Last updated 2026-08-23