Cortland Mirror Lake — Resident Reviews, Pros & Cons
Mirror Lake area, Seminole County side of Apopka (32703 ZIP, Seminole County Public Schools), Apopka, FL · What renters actually say about living here, distilled from public reviews. Updated Jul 2026.
Neighborhood
Mirror Lake area, Seminole County side of Apopka (32703 ZIP, Seminole County Public Schools)
Address
700 Post Lake Pl, Apopka, FL 32703
Floor plans
Studio-3 BR
Advertised rents
$1,299-$2,463 (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Year built
1990
Pet friendly
Yes
Website
What residents like
- ✓Reviewers consistently describe it as a quiet, peaceful, and pet-friendly community
- ✓Maintenance and leasing staff (frequently named individually in reviews) are repeatedly praised as responsive and courteous
- ✓Large 740-unit lakeside property with an extensive amenity set, including a boardwalk over Mirror Lake
- ✓Long tenure among many reviewers (some report 4-8+ years living there) suggests solid long-term retention
Common complaints
- ✕Multiple recent reviews describe an overflowing dumpster/trash area and a front gate that is frequently broken or malfunctioning
- ✕Several reviewers mention the buildings feel dated given the 1990 build year, with a few citing pest or mold concerns
- ✕At least one reviewer described a difficult move-in experience with units not ready and slow follow-up on maintenance requests
- ✕One review noted a persistent marijuana odor despite the community being advertised as smoke-free
Our take
Cortland Mirror Lake is a large, established 1990-built community along Mirror Lake with an extensive amenity package and a substantial public review base (4.1 out of 5 across 298 reviews). Most residents describe it as quiet and well-managed, though recurring complaints about trash overflow, a malfunctioning gate, and building age temper the overall picture.
Amenities
Two resort-style pools24/7 fitness centerTennis courtsSand volleyball courtLakeside boardwalk & nature trailsLeash-free bark parkGated, limited-access communityCar care centerAdditional storage
About these pros & cons
How we build these pages: we read publicly available resident reviews (Google, ApartmentRatings, Yelp, Reddit and similar) for each community and summarize the recurring themes in our own words. We don't copy review text, we don't display star ratings we didn't compute, and no complex has paid to appear or to have anything removed. Cons reflect what residents report — experiences vary. Rent ranges come from public listings and change often; always confirm current pricing, fees and policies with the property directly.
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