Altamonte Springs Apartment Complexes — Pros & Cons From Real Resident Reviews
12 communities reviewed · Updated Jul 2026
Altamonte Springs is a Seminole County suburb just north of Orlando, anchored by the walkable Uptown Altamonte district and Cranes Roost Park, with a mix of 1980s-90s garden-style apartment communities alongside newer mid-rise and high-rise construction near the CenterPointe development. Renters are drawn to its central I-4 location, SunRail access, and proximity to Altamonte Mall and major Orlando-area employers.
As of mid-2026 public listings, one-bedroom rents in the Uptown Altamonte/CenterPointe corridor and newer mid-rise communities (Nine12 Gateway, Cortland Uptown Altamonte, Sanctuary at Centerpointe) generally run $1,600-$2,100, while older garden-style communities near Bear Lake and S Northlake Blvd (Lotus Landing, MAA Tiffany Oaks, Los Altos) typically list one-bedrooms from about $1,100-$1,500.
Quick comparison
| Complex | Neighborhood | Beds | Advertised rents | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus Landing | Bear Lake | 1-3 BR | $1,100-$2,130 | 1985 |
| Cortland Lake Lotus | Bear Lake, near Lake Lotus | 1-3 BR | $1,500-$2,700 | 1997 |
| Emerson Plaza | CenterPointe on the Park, overlooking Cranes Roost Park | 1-4 BR | $2,025-$4,000 | 2010 |
| Sanctuary at Centerpointe | CenterPointe, adjacent to Cranes Roost Park | 1-3 BR | $1,600-$2,800 | 2020 |
| The CenterPointe | CenterPointe, adjacent to Cranes Roost Park | Studio-3 BR | $1,700-$3,500+ | 2025 |
| Lakeshore At Altamonte Springs | Near Lake Orienta and the city center | 1-2 BR | $1,360-$1,690 | — |
| Nine12 Gateway Apartments | Near the I-4/Central Parkway business corridor | 1-3 BR | $1,430-$2,250 | 2016 |
| Los Altos at Altamonte Springs | North Orlando, near Uptown Altamonte | 1-3 BR | $1,235-$1,970 | 1990 |
| MAA Tiffany Oaks | Northeast Orlando/Altamonte Springs, near S Northlake Blvd | 1-2 BR | $1,320-$2,000 | 1985 |
| Altamira Place Apartment Homes | Uptown Altamonte | 1-2 BR | $1,230-$1,900 | 1984 |
| The Aston at Uptown | Uptown Altamonte | Studio-2 BR | $1,650-$2,350+ | 2025 |
| Cortland Uptown Altamonte | Uptown Altamonte, near Cranes Roost Park | 1-3 BR | $1,700-$2,450 | 2007 |
Rents are approximate, from public listings at review time — confirm with the property.
Bear Lake
Bear Lake, near Lake Lotus
CenterPointe on the Park, overlooking Cranes Roost Park
CenterPointe, adjacent to Cranes Roost Park
Near Lake Orienta and the city center
Near the I-4/Central Parkway business corridor
North Orlando, near Uptown Altamonte
Northeast Orlando/Altamonte Springs, near S Northlake Blvd
Uptown Altamonte
Uptown Altamonte, near Cranes Roost Park
Florida renter essentials
Renters insurance is not optional here. Most Florida leases require it, and standard policies do NOT cover flood damage — that needs a separate flood policy, 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. The most common complaint in Florida apartment reviews isn't noise — it's 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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